Plant Engineer – Food Manufacturing

Plant Engineer

This Plant Engineer role leads the maintenance and engineering department for a food manufacturing plant in Wilson, NC. The Plant Engineer is responsible for building and equipment performance across the facility, reducing mechanical downtime, and ensuring reliable product flow through the production lines. This person also leads engineering activities to keep the facility's manufacturing processes current, including the development and execution of technology and capital improvement projects.

Schedule:

Not specified in the original posting. Recommend confirming standard hours and any on call expectations for a plant leadership role before this goes live.

Compensation: $140,000 to $172,000, plus bonus.

What You'll Do:
The Plant Engineer owns capital projects from concept through completion, managing and scheduling all project elements to minimize disruption to plant operations while delivering on time, on budget, and in line with safety, food safety, and environmental standards. This person develops and implements maintenance systems, including Preventive and Predictive Maintenance and Total Productive Maintenance (TPM), to keep the plant operating efficiently and to optimize scheduling in a way that maximizes task completion while minimizing downtime.

The role also includes managing the maintenance team through delegation, policy enforcement, and work assignment, and providing both short term fixes and long term solutions to operational challenges through troubleshooting, problem analysis, and equipment failure resolution. The Plant Engineer drives continuous improvement by developing and tracking key performance indicators related to equipment reliability, supplier performance, and overall equipment effectiveness across the plant.

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field from an accredited four year college or university, plus 8+ years of relevant experience (or an equivalent combination of education and experience)
• 2+ years of demonstrated experience in team management, team development, or project leadership
• Advanced technical skills in mechanical and electrical systems, including PLCs, instrumentation, and mechanical engineering
• Working knowledge of maintenance systems, work order processes, and preventive/predictive maintenance, including TPM
• Ability to use exposure monitoring equipment and interpret and communicate results
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel and Word
• Strong written and verbal communication, critical thinking, and problem solving skills
• Strong interpersonal, technical, and presentation skills

• Experience in a food manufacturing or food and beverage production environment
• Certified Maintenance and Reliability Professional (CMRP) or similar maintenance certification
• Experience leading capital project execution in a large manufacturing environment

Compensation and Benefits:
Base salary of $140,000 to $172,000, plus bonus. Medical, dental, and vision insurance. 401(k). Paid time off (Specific benefit details should be confirmed with the employer before this posting goes live.)

To apply, submit your resume for consideration.