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Manufacturing Plant Engineer

Stratas Foods

Manufacturing Plant Engineer

Quincy, IL
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Job Description

    The Plant Engineer will provide engineering support for the plant, to include project implementation, production and equipment improvement initiatives and to support the daily operations of the plant to ensure all safety and quality goals are achieved.

    MANUFACTURING PLANT ENGINEER  RESPONSIBILITIES:

    1.      Project management, purchasing, and supervision of contractors for all projects to assure completion on a timely basis within budget.

    2.      Adhere to and enforce Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and HACCP requirements.

    3.      Lead and assist management with appropriate training to assure regulatory compliance.

    4.      Report to plant manager.

    5.      Maintain appropriate communication/relationships with all employees, vendors, visitors.

    6.      Provide the necessary safety training to contractors.

    7.      Follow, monitor, and ensure compliance with all safety, food safety, environmental, GMP rules, regulations, and policies.

    8.      Attend daily production/quality meetings.

    9.      Provide technical support for plant processes and improvements.

    10.  Observe facility operations on a regular basis.

    11.  Communicate with Supervisors on a daily basis.

    12.  Oversee facility operations.

    13.  Plant Superintendent assumes responsibilities in his/her absence.

  • Qualifications

    Qualifications

    MANUFACTURING PLANT ENGINEER EDUCATION:  BS degree in engineering or technical related area from an accredited college/university ; Chemical, Electrical, or Mechanical preferred

    MANUFACTURING PLANT ENGINEER RELATED EXPERIENCE: Proven Engineering level supervision (+6 years or more) record of technical / maintenance personnel.

    MANUFACTURING PLANT ENGINEER EQUIPMENT/SOFTWARE SKILLS: Working knowledge in personal computers (Microsoft software necessary, Project management, Microsoft Project preferred) and basic understanding with Allen Bradley PLC. Knowledge of CMMS such as MP2 is a plus.

    MANUFACTURING PLANT ENGINEER CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS: None required, any maintenance related licenses would be a plus such as PE, ASME welding, PLC’s , wastewater, etc.

    MANUFACTURING PLANT ENGINEER COMPETENCIES: 

    1.      Excellent oral and written communication skills with proven ability working well with people.

    2.      Ability to identify critical areas for improvement and develop plans for correction. 

    3.      Competent in making sketches, drawings, line layouts, plans etc., and written instructions as necessary to affect equipment maintenance / repair.

    4.      Participative team attitude skills with all personnel to assure production standards, safety, and sanitation levels are maintained as defined by the Mission Statement.

    5.      Good skills in ammonia refrigeration, steam generation and PLC’s.

    6.      Good problem solving skills through team and individual efforts.

    7.      Excellent analytical skills and problem solving skills.

    Additional Information

    PHYSICAL:  Ability to walk distances across facility, climb steps and ladders on occasions,  sitting at office desk work, sometimes in cooler atmosphere ( 35-45 degrees) , sometimes in engine room ( + 95 degrees in hot months). 

    SENSORY: Ability to hear, see, speak, smell and touch well is necessary to perform basic essential task.

    MENTAL/REASONING:  Basic problem solving skills will be necessary

    This position is a great fit for Mechanical Engineers, Industrial Engineers and Electrical Engineers with experience working in the manufacturing industry.

  • Industry
    Biotechnology