**Job Duties**

• Provide engineering expertise to support production and other departments in maintaining production systems, utilities, buildings, and grounds, ensuring continuous operations 24/7
• Collaborate with plant management and corporate teams to enhance employee safety, product quality, equipment reliability, and overall equipment effectiveness using Continuous Improvement methodologies and a Management Operating Structure (MOS)
• Design, specify, and oversee the execution of capital projects, ensuring they are completed on time, within budget, and meet stakeholder expectations
• Use a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) to maximize asset performance through scheduled preventative maintenance
• Develop, track, and analyze key maintenance performance indicators (KPIs) to identify opportunities for corrective actions and improvements
• Stay updated on industry regulations and codes related to the design and operation of mechanical and electrical systems
• Ensure adherence to corporate policies, standards, and procedures in both capital project execution and daily maintenance activities
• Share best practices within the Maintenance Department to promote continuous learning and improvement
• Foster a safe and environmentally responsible workplace that complies with all relevant federal, state, and local regulations
• Lead employees indirectly, assisting the recruitment, retention, training, performance management, and disciplinary actions
• Participate in labor negotiations, grievances, and other contract-related matters as needed
• Collaborate effectively with all departments as a change agent, driving continuous improvement and cross-functional cooperation
• Ensure compliance with all corporate policies, procedures, and vendor agreements with national suppliers
• Undertake managerial duties such as planning, organizing, evaluating, and delegating tasks as part of day-to-day operations
• Perform other duties as assigned

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Must Haves:

• Minimum of 7 years of experience in Engineering in a manufacturing plant
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a food manufacturing environment
• Strong project management experience with measurable results

Strongly Preferred:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, Food, or related)
• Union facility experience