Plant Engineering Manager

3 weeks ago


Portales, New Mexico, United States Dairy Farmers of America Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Plant Engineering Manager to oversee and manage all aspects of the engineering and maintenance functions within our plant(s). The successful candidate will lead a team of engineers and maintenance managers/supervisors to ensure the plant's smooth operation, optimizing productivity and maintaining the facility's infrastructure and equipment.

Key Responsibilities
  • Manage all aspects of the engineering and maintenance functions, including the direct management of engineers and maintenance managers/supervisors.
  • Provide direction, guidance, and support, fostering a positive work environment and promoting professional development.
  • Ensure all plant environmental policies and procedures reflect current DFA guidelines and regulatory requirements and proper reporting is completed.
  • Manage assigned employees, including recruitment, scheduling, development, evaluation, performance management, and career development.
  • Prepare and manage the department's budget, ensuring cost-effective allocation of resources.
  • Maintain accurate documentation of maintenance records, engineering plans, and compliance documentation.
  • Generate reports on plant performance, maintenance activities, and project updates for management review.
  • Conduct or coordinate regular safety inspections, risk assessments, and safety training programs.
  • Identify opportunities to implement new technologies, processes, and methodologies to enhance plant performance.
  • Develop and utilize maintenance key performance indicators (KPI) to drive improvements to plant reliability.
  • Source and evaluate vendors, contractors, and suppliers to obtain quality products and services at competitive prices.
Requirements
  • Undergraduate degree in engineering or related curriculum or technical training in related mechanical or electrical studies (or equivalent combination of education and experience).
  • 8 or more years of engineering or maintenance experience in a food manufacturing environment that includes 1+ year of management experience; environmental compliance experience, PLC programming, and capital project and budget management experience.
  • Strong leadership and team management skills with the ability to motivate and guide a diverse team.
  • Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes and equipment, along with a strong understanding of plant manufacturing or industrial regulations and safety protocols.
  • Knowledge of architectural, mechanical, electrical, and process production engineering.
  • Knowledge of continuous improvement (CI) tools and ability to use CI tools in projects.
  • Strong organizational, planning, execution, and follow through skills.
  • Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
  • Skill in critical thinking, analysis, mathematical calculations, and statistical evaluations.
  • Ability to develop scope, schedule, budget, and lead plant capex projects.
  • Able to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing, for a diverse range of internal and external audiences.
  • Able to work in collaboration effectively and foster good teamwork.
  • Able to handle challenging or conflict situations with tact and professionalism.
  • Able to adapt and manage to change effectively.


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