Capital Project, Coaching, Communication Skills, Engineering Management, Food Safety, Groundskeeping, Leadership, Maintenance - Electrical, Meat Production, Microsoft Office, Performance Management, Performance Metrics, Preventative Maintenance, Problem Solving Skills, SAP, Team Player, Total Productive Maintenance
The Plant Engineering Director in Sioux Falls, SD, oversees Maintenance and Engineering to ensure optimal equipment performance and minimal downtime, implementing advanced systems like Preventive and Predictive Maintenance and TPM.
- Lead capital projects ensuring safety, food safety, and environmental standards.
- Manage all phases to improve plant capabilities and reduce disruptions.
- Develop and execute maintenance strategies to maximize performance.
- Lead and motivate maintenance teams, fostering safety and efficiency.
- Solve operational issues proactively to maintain smooth production.
- Develop KPIs to track equipment reliability and overall effectiveness.
- Build high-performing teams through coaching and collaboration.
Education & Experience: Bachelor's degree and 10+ years in engineering management or Master's and 8+ years, with 5+ years in leadership. Technical skills in mechanical/electrical fields, maintenance systems, and proficiency with SAP and Microsoft Office are required. The role demands strong communication, problem-solving, and teamwork skills, with flexibility for long hours. Industry knowledge in meat production is preferred.