Our client is a food manufacturer operating a fast-paced production plant in Denison, Iowa. Relocation assistance is available.
The Role
As leader of the maintenance and engineering department, the Plant Engineer keeps building and equipment performance at a high level, reduces mechanical downtime and keeps production lines running at peak efficiency. You will lead the development of maintenance systems including preventive and predictive maintenance and TPM, and you will lead the engineering and capital project activity that keeps the facility a modern food manufacturing operation.
What You Will Do
Own capital projects from concept to completion, managing and scheduling every element so projects are delivered on time, on budget and without compromising safety, food safety or environmental standards.
Lead the development and implementation of maintenance systems that keep the plant operating at peak performance.
Drive preventive and predictive maintenance, TPM and scheduling that maximizes task completion with minimal downtime.
Manage the maintenance team by delegating tasks, enforcing policies and guiding work assignments.
Provide short-term fixes and long-term solutions for troubleshooting, problem analysis and equipment failures to minimize recurring issues.
Drive continuous improvement by developing and tracking KPIs for the maintenance function.
What You Bring
Food manufacturing experience
A background that covers maintenance, engineering and project management in a plant
Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field and 8+ years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Demonstrated experience in team management and development or project leadership
Strong technical skills in the mechanical and electrical fields (PLCs, instrumentation, mechanical engineering)
Thorough knowledge of maintenance systems, work order processes, preventive/predictive maintenance and TPM
Strong leadership, planning, analytical and communication skills
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Numbers & Facts
Location
Denison, Iowa
Website
https://www.transparentsearchgroup.com
Skills
Analysis Skillsunmatched
Budget Managementunmatched
Capital Projectunmatched
Communication Skillsunmatched
Continuous Improvementunmatched
Electricityunmatched
Food Productionunmatched
Food Safetyunmatched
Identify Issuesunmatched
Instrumentation Engineeringunmatched
Leadershipunmatched
Manufacturing Operationsunmatched
Mechanical Engineeringunmatched
Performance Metricsunmatched
Plant Managementunmatched
Preventative Maintenanceunmatched
Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
Process Improvementunmatched
Programmable Logic Controller (PLC)unmatched
Project/Program Managementunmatched
Schedule Developmentunmatched
Team Lead/Managerunmatched
Time Managementunmatched
Total Productive Maintenanceunmatched
Web Browsersunmatched
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