Food Manufacturing Engineering Manager

4 weeks ago


Decatur, United States Trisearch Full time

Job Description

Job Description

PLANT ENGINEERING MANAGER - Decatur, Alabama

THIS ROLE WILL REPORT DIRECTLY TO THE PLANT MANAGER AND IS A SENIOR LEADERSHIP ROLE.

Our Decatur plant makes pet food is growing Currently at 250 employees.

In this role you will:

Lead the Decatur Engineering organization Responsible for coaching and development of the engineering team including setting objectives, conducting performance appraisals, providing career coaching, cultural development, and ongoing performance management.

Capital Management Own and manage Decaturs Capital budget. Track Capital spending against budget and manage accordingly. Develop the Decatur 5 Year Capital Plan. Work includes establishment, maintenance, forecasting and reporting of Decaturs Capital needs. Work with Finance, Operations, and Pet Technical Services Organization to ensure plans align with the Plant and Pet Masterplans.

Initiative & Project Management Lead the Initiative Management (IM) Pillar for the plant including implementation of IM tools and

coaching/development

of plant resources. Support and Company efforts in design and improvement of corporate project management systems including IM Pillar team efforts. Ensure effective and efficient execution of projects across the plant.Lead projects directly as required.In conjunction with strategic business partners and corporate engineering resources select appropriate strategies for major Projects. Manage project Capital and Expense spending. Ensure finance standards are being followed by project and start up leaders. Ensure proper purchasing standards are followed during the execution of equipment specifications and requisitions. Analyze spend trends and use date to improve systems. Ensure successful project start-ups using IM tools including development of equipment standards & specifications, Factory Acceptance Testing protocol and Commissioning protocol. Coach engineering resources and project startup leaders. Participate in and provide technical feedback for new initiatives and product development. Partner with R&D in new product development to ensure successful engineering and equipment selection to deliver required process transformations.

Property, Buildings and Facilities Ownership Maintain property records for site including titles, deeds, and surveys. Manage document preparations for permits and permit records. Develop and maintain facilities master plans for maintenance (structural integrity) and improvements including common areas, roofs, HVAC, plumbing, sewers, floors, etc. Manage interface with Company Risk Management Manager and Insurance Provider (currently FM Global). Manage the utilities department and systems at the plant. Ensure proper maintenance of all utilitys equipment including the use of appropriate SQMS standards and PSM requirements.

Business Continuity Plan (BCP) Ownership Lead the development of the Decatur BCP to address personnel, property, facility, utility, and equipment needs after a business interruption. Own the Decatur BCP ongoing and make updates and revisions, as necessary. Provide Technical Safety, Environmental and Sustainability Leadership Provide input to technical safety programs (Process, Combustion, Pressure Vessel, Fire, and Thermal & Electrical).Ensure all projects meet tech safety and environmental requirements through coordination with and audits by the Plant HS&E Leader. Work with Sustainability Leader(s) on efforts to meet sustainability goals including energy, water, and waste reduction.

The Right Place for You We are bold, kind, strive to do the right thing, we play to win, and we believe in a strong community that thrives together. Our culture is rooted in our Basic Beliefs, and we believe in supporting every employee by meeting their physical, emotional, and financial needs.

What we are looking for: Minimum Requirements: Bachelor's Degree in Engineering At least 5 years of engineering experience Capital project management experience Experience in one or more of the following technologies: process/making equipment, packaging equipment, process controls, facilities engineering, and/or new plant construction and start-up

Additional skills and experience that we think would make someone successful in this role: Previous people management experience Previous plant experience Food or Beverage industry experience

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