Manager of Plant Engineering- (Tucker, GA

Manager of Plant Engineering – Tucker, GA Hormel Foods Corporation ABOUT HORMEL FOODS — Inspired People. Inspired Food.™

Hormel Foods Corporation, based in Austin, Minnesota, is a global branded food company with approximately $12 billion in annual revenue across more than 80 countries worldwide. Its brands include Planters®, Skippy®, SPAM®, Hormel® Natural Choice®, Applegate®, Justin’s®, Wholly®, Hormel® Black Label®, Columbus®, Jennie-O® and more than 30 other beloved brands. The company is a member of the S&P 500 Index and the S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrats, was named one of the best companies to work for by U.S. News & World Report, one of America’s most responsible companies by Newsweek, recognized by TIME magazine as one of the World’s Best Companies, and has received numerous other awards and accolades for its corporate responsibility and community service efforts.

The company lives by its purpose statement — Inspired People. Inspired Food.™ — to bring some of the world’s most trusted and iconic brands to tables across the globe. For more information, visit

• Manages the installation and care of plant physical assets (building and equipment) so that the lifetime value of the Company's investment in these assets is optimized.
• Manages the technical and professional development of all assigned staff. Working in conjunction with Corporate Engineering, the Manager of Plant Engineering participates in the recruitment, selection, coaching, appraisal, and development of engineering and maintenance personnel.
• Utilizes the Company's Infor EAM Asset Management System and supports its use as a key management information tool.
• Prepares budgets and implementation plans for maintenance, repair, capital, and reliability improvement expenditures (including the identification and management of necessary outside resources as appropriate). The Manager of Plant Engineering is accountable for adherence to various expense and capital budgets as assigned.
• Works closely with all plant management and other plant personnel to ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local laws, statutes, codes, and regulations as well as internal Company policies.
• Directs the operation and maintenance of all plant utilities systems, directs the mechanical storeroom and MRO staff, leads plant energy management efforts, directs the PSM plan and supports Sustainability initiatives for the facility.
• Provides engineering input and oversight of plant / facility protection programs including regular inspection of buildings, fire protection systems, and security equipment.
• Effectively manages and controls costs associated with the use of outside contractors. Adheres to contractor compliance with security, food safety and people safety policies.

• A strong pattern of initiative.
• Highly developed leadership and teamwork skills.
• Proven problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Well-developed written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational, and project management skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a diverse team environment.
• Ability to prioritize and balance many tasks simultaneously.
• Strong working knowledge of basic computer applications with the ability to master EAMS software.
• CMRP (Certified Maintenance and Reliability Professional) or ability to achieve certification in 18 months or less.
• Applicants must not now, or at any time in the future, require employer sponsorship for a work visa.
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States for any employer.

• Minimum 10 years of experience in engineering and maintenance management, including 7 years managing salaried personnel.
• A bachelor's degree in engineering or another technical field.
• Certification in Ammonia Refrigeration and Steam Boilers.
• Experience in Canning Plant operations, including working knowledge of seaming and filling equipment with expertise in seam quality.
• Experience in Thermal Processing operations, including working knowledge of retorting equipment.
• Successful completion of leadership training course(s), such as Dale Carnegie or similar training.

Tucker, GA

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