Smithfield Foods · 1 day ago
Plant Engineer
Arnold, PA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
8+ years expSmithfield Foods is an American food company specializing in packaged meats and fresh pork products. The Plant Engineer will lead the maintenance and engineering department, focusing on optimizing production processes, reducing downtime, and implementing innovative maintenance systems to enhance plant efficiency.
Food and BeverageHospitality
Responsibilities
Take ownership of capital projects from concept to completion! You’ll manage and schedule all project elements to ensure minimal disruption to plant operations, delivering projects on time, on budget, and without compromising safety, food safety, or environmental standards
Lead the charge in developing and implementing cutting-edge maintenance systems that keep our plant operating at peak performance. You'll be the driving force behind Preventive and Predictive Maintenance, TPM, and other high-impact strategies, ensuring optimal scheduling that maximizes task completion with minimal downtime. Your efforts will fuel greater plant efficiency, reduce disruptions, and create a more seamless, productive operation
As a leader, you’ll inspire and manage the maintenance team by delegating tasks, enforcing policies, and guiding work assignments. Your ability to organize, plan, and follow through ensures work is completed efficiently and safely. By championing a safety-first culture and enforcing company policies, you’ll keep the team aligned with Smithfield’s goals while maintaining full compliance with federal and state regulations
Become the ultimate problem solver by providing both short-term fixes and long-term solutions to everyday operational challenges. Whether troubleshooting, conducting problem analysis, or addressing equipment failures, you’ll ensure the smooth daily operation of the plant with minimal recurring issues. Your proactive approach will keep production lines humming and help us stay ahead of potential obstacles
Drive continuous improvement by developing and tracking Key Performance Indicators that measure the success of the maintenance function. From equipment reliability to supplier performance and overall equipment effectiveness, your insights will be crucial for maintaining peak performance across all areas of the plant
When key personnel are absent, you’ll step in seamlessly, ensuring that all tasks are completed or delegated appropriately. Your leadership ensures that all responsibilities are handled with precision, guaranteeing smooth and uninterrupted plant operations
Drives a positive employee experience through leadership by way of employee development and coaching
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree from an accredited four-year college or university in Engineering or related field and 8+ years' relevant experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience, required
2+ years of demonstrated experience in team management/development or project leadership is required
High level of leadership skills, organizational planning, teamwork, analytical reasoning, and adaptability
Possess advanced technical skills in the mechanical/electrical fields (e.g. PLCs, instrumentation, mechanical engineering, etc.) and is able to lead resource planning efforts in a large manufacturing environment
Thorough knowledge of maintenance systems, work order process, preventive/predictive maintenance, TPM, etc
Ability to use exposure monitoring equipment, interpret and communicate results
Demonstrated knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel and Word
Capable of communicating and expressing ideas clearly and concisely, in both written and oral formats
Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills
Strong interpersonal, technical and presentation skills required
May be required to work long hours and weekends
Preferred
Ability to work well with others in fast paced, dynamic environment
Ability to be respectful, approachable and team oriented while building strong working relationships and a positive work environment
Benefits
Relocation Package Available
Company
Smithfield Foods
Smithfield Foods is an American food company with a leading position in packaged meats and fresh pork products.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$454.11M2025-09-04Post Ipo Secondary· $454.11M
2025-01-28IPO
2013-05-29Acquired
Leadership Team
Shane Smith
President and Chief Executive Officer
Allyson Bouldon
Vice President, Chief Ethics and Compliance Officer
Recent News
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