Plant Engineer 1st shift

OSI Group Batavia, IL
West Chicago, IL 60185, USA

As a premier global food provider, the OSI Group partners with the world’s leading food service and retail food brands to provide concept-to-table solutions that delight consumers around the globe.

Join us and discover a work experience where diverse ideas are met with enthusiasm, and where you can learn and grow to your full potential. We’re looking for individuals who thrive in an entrepreneurial environment and who enjoy working as a team to deliver unparalleled service and solutions to our customers.

This role is responsible for planning, organizing, and directing all engineering, project, and maintenance related activity for the plant . Responsible for supervising, through Supervisors and Managers, a group of employees involved in plant maintenance and engineering activities.

Plan, coordinate and direct the design, layout, installation, and maintenance of the building, building support systems and production equipment in a cost-effective manner in accordance with corporate, production and regulatory, requirements.

Plan general project and maintenance schedules and provide to supervisors and managers to ensure that the plant is operating efficiently and that around-the-clock maintenance services are available.

Establish and communicate targets for measuring department efficiency, i.e., down-time, repair costs, parts costs, inventory levels, labor hours, etc. Measure progress and provide coaching to supervisors and managers to achieve targets.

Identify vendors for use in construction projects, maintenance supplies, outside services and other needs . Negotiate costs and seek final approval from the Plant Manager.

Research, recommend and implement, as approved, improvements to building, utilities, processes, and plant equipment to reduce costs, improve product, improve efficiencies, and otherwise support established facility goals and objectives .

Provide technical assistance to production departments; diagnose and make recommendations to eliminate production problems and to improve operating effectiveness through more efficient use and care of equipment.

Ensure that accurate and compliant records relating to maintenance work, equipment, engineering, research, purchasing , and all regulatory agency contacts are maintained .

Monitor utilities usage: diagnose excessive consumption rates and implement procedures to minimize costs.

Work closely with Plant Manager to develo p capital appropriation budget and provide input on engineering, purchasing and installation requirements for capital projects.

Participate on a variety of teams that work cross- func tionally to improve proc esses wi thin the organization and assist other company fac ilitie s as required .

Responsible for complying with applicable regulatory, governmental safety, environmental considerations.

Prepare routine and ad hoc reports on project status, costs, down-time, maintenance activities and other related matters.

Coach, motivate, discipline, train, terminate and effectively manage the performance of hourly and salaried team members.

This role has the responsibility to understand and place in practice appropriate safety procedures . This responsibility is achieved through education, training, use of protective equipment (as applicable) and by following safety policies, regulations, standards, and laws.

Perform other duties as assigned.

5-10 years of experience in a food manufacturing environment managing a maintenance team is preferred.

• Strong experience troubleshooting issues and developing a team of more junior maintenance staff is preferred.

Excellent proficiency in all Microsoft Office Suite Products.

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