Senior Plant Engineering Manager

Role Overview

• Engineer and manage capital projects from concept through commissioning, including construction projects to adhere to company capital schedules, budgets and time frame.
• Facilitator/author of success criteria development and implementation.
• Responsible for monthly and other reports on status of capital projects and for all capital project recordkeeping.
• Functions as project manager during the development, installation and start-up of capital projects.
• Responsible for planning, scheduling, coordination, implementation, reports, records and completion of each project.
• Responsible for creation and management of CAD drawings of the facility and surrounding grounds to accurately represent current facility layout.
• Modeling of future projects into current facility layout to assist affected departments in development and acceptance.
• Engineers the removal, installation and location of all equipment and machinery.
• Responsible for all installations and upgrades to meet all electrical, plumbing, mechanical and safety requirements.
• Test newly installed equipment to ensure it meets specifications as stated in success criteria.
• Reviews all bids and proposals, then selects and/or makes recommendations of contractor, vendors and equipment.
• Represent the company when dealing with outside contractors and vendors.
• Manage activities of contracted companies/employees, provides support and training as needed to perform duties in an acceptable manner for Ventura Foods.
• Maintains rigorous standards for each contractor and holds contractors’ staff responsible for achieving and maintaining those standards including safety.
• Reviews and evaluates new technologies and equipment to improve throughput and cost reduction for all systems within the facility.
• Other duties as assigned; travel may be required.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Industrial Management, Environmental Science or equivalent experience.
• 5
• 10 years of experience in Engineering, Industrial Management, Environmental Science.
• Experience working in a large, manufacturing facility is required!
• Must have hands‑on expertise with automation machinery and proven knowledge of ammonia refrigeration systems, and direct experience managing PSM/RMP programs to ensure safe, compliant operation of all ammonia‑based processes.
• Possess a strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, refrigeration, hydraulic, and boiler systems.
• Knowledge of State and Federal regulations with regard to FDA, OSHA and EPA regulatory requirements in a manufacturing setting.
• Knowledge and/or experience with sanitary design and packaging equipment.
• Strong managerial, organizational, and communication skills.
• Able to lead resource planning efforts in a large manufacturing environment.
• Thorough knowledge of maintenance systems, work order process, preventive/predictive maintenance, TPM, etc.
• Superior equipment troubleshooting and problem solving skills.
• Ability to analyze different situations and adapt as required.
• Must be able to work well under pressure and be able to organize, direct and manage personnel and 3rd party contractors.
• Ability to handle multiple duties and projects simultaneously.
• Must be people oriented and have the ability to interface with employees at all levels of the organization by utilizing excellent written, verbal and presentation skills.

Benefits

• Medical, Prescription, Dental, & Vision – coverage beginning on your 1st day for eligible employees
• Profit Sharing and 401(k) matching (after eligible criteria is met)
• Paid Vacation, Sick Time, and Holidays
• Employee Appreciation Events
• Employee Assistance Programs