Barilla Group · 5 hours ago
Technical Associate Engineer
Avon, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
3+ years expBarilla Group is a global leader in the food industry, recognized for its commitment to progress and excellence. The Technical Associate Engineer is responsible for providing engineering support and project management for the Avon plant, focusing on equipment efficiency, maintenance, and continuous improvement.
Food Processing
Responsibilities
Manage the plant approved projects based on defined priorities, timeframes and costs, define equipment and related specifications, layouts, technical specifications and select suppliers
Guide the activities pertaining to suppliers, support the assembly and installation of equipment, testing and production start-ups and in case of delays or deviations, define corrective action in coordination with TAM
Continuously seek the best technical solutions to maximize plant equipment efficiency and reliability including maintenance, engineering, energy savings and safety
Ensure constant analysis of maintenance data in terms of breakdowns, preventative maintenance and costs and suggest interventions for continuous improvements of equipment
Support the TAM in defining the investment plan, suggesting interventions and managing phases of R.C.A. (Request for Capital Appropriation) definition and feasibility analysis
Support and conduct tests on new equipment and modifications to existing equipment in compliance with safety and environmental regulations
Ensure consistent updating of records and documents concerning plant equipment
Assist maintenance techs in maintenance activities as needed
Responsible for developing, coaching, engaging the maintenance techs assigned to the supervisor’s authority in the areas of operating in safe environment, driving accountability and controlling cost containment
Assists maintenance in solving problems and provides mentoring on the use of effective problem-solving methodologies
Responsible for effective intra-shift communication with production supervisors and work stakeholders regarding improved techniques, critical production information, status of production runs, etc
Develop training plans for new hires and continuous development of maintenance techs
Maintains proper staffing levels while administrating employee benefits of vacation and personal time
Manage Maintenance Techs ensuring compliance with company policies including attendance program with direct reports
Performs annual performance evaluations with direct reports
Coaches and develops maintenance tech through pay for skills
Work and communicate well with others and effectively contribute to the working relationships within Barilla America
This position will follow and promote all Quality and FS procedures to ensure compliance with FSSC22000, regulatory, quality, customer, and company requirements
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
AA degree in Management or a maintenance related field
Minimum of three years' experience in a supervisory role in a maintenance or manufacturing environment or five years of progressive leadership roles in manufacturing/maintenance environment
Must have broad range of maintenance experience including electrical, mechanical, machining, PLC's, welding, VFD's, computerized maintenance systems and experience in installation of new equipment, start up and commissioning
Preferred
BS in Engineering
Knowledge of manufacturing processes and GMP's
Knowledge of food safety, HACCP and appropriate supporting programs (e.g. cleaning, sanitation, pest management, etc.)
Knowledge of ISO standards and systems, including ISO 22000 and ISO 9001
Food manufacturing facility experience
Benefits
Healthcare, dental, and vision - 1st of the month after hire
401k match up to 6%
Company Paid Life Insurance
Wellness Subsidy
Pay For Skills Program
Tuition Reimbursement
Pet Insurance
Disability Insurance
Adoption Assistance
Company
Barilla Group
Barilla Group is a food and nutrition company is producing of pasta and ready-made sauces and bakery products.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Jennifer Jorgensen
CEO, Back to Nature foods
Anand Dighe
IT Business Partner / BPS Manager - Back to Nature
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