Plant Engineering Director

As Director of Plant Engineering, you will analyze data, optimize production processes, and reduce waste—directly impacting operating costs. Responsibilities include leading capital projects, managing maintenance strategies, and driving continuous improvement.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited four-year college or university in Engineering, Business or related field
• 10+ years of experience in Engineering management
• 5+ years’ experience in a position of leadership including team development and management
• Food manufacturing experience required
• Advanced technical skills in the mechanical/electrical fields (e.g. PLCs, instrumentation, mechanical engineering, etc.)
• AutoCAD experience
• Ammonia Refrigeration background
• Thorough knowledge of maintenance systems, work order process, preventive/predictive maintenance, TPM, etc.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and SAP
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• High level of written and oral communication skills, organizational planning, teamwork, analytical reasoning, and adaptability
• Ability to communicate technical ideas to a non-technical audience effectively
• Strong interpersonal, technical and presentation skills

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Training & Development