OSI Group · 2 days ago
Plant Engineer
Oakland, IA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expOSI Group is a premier global food provider that partners with leading foodservice and retail food brands. The Plant Engineer role is responsible for planning, organizing, and directing engineering, project, and maintenance activities within the plant, ensuring efficient operations and compliance with regulations.
Food and BeverageFood Processing
Responsibilities
Plan, coordinate and direct the design, layout, installation, and maintenance of the building, building support systems and production equipment in a cost-effective manner in accordance with corporate, production and regulatory, requirements
Plan general project and maintenance schedules and provide to supervisors and managers to ensure that the plant is operating efficiently and that around-the-clock maintenance services are available
Establish and communicate targets for measuring department efficiency, i.e., down-time, repair costs, parts costs, inventory levels, labor hours, etc. Measure progress and provide coaching to supervisors and managers to achieve targets
Identify vendors for use in construction projects, maintenance supplies, outside services and other needs. Negotiate costs and seek final approval from the Plant Manager
Research, recommend and implement, as approved, improvements to building, utilities, processes, and plant equipment to reduce costs, improve product, improve efficiencies, and otherwise support established facility goals and objectives
Provide technical assistance to production departments; diagnose and make recommendations to eliminate production problems and to improve operating effectiveness through more efficient use and care of equipment
Ensure that accurate and compliant records relating to maintenance work, equipment, engineering, research, purchasing, and all regulatory agency contacts are maintained
Monitor utilities usage: diagnose excessive consumption rates and implement procedures to minimize costs
Work closely with Plant Manager to develop capital appropriation budget and provide input on engineering, purchasing and installation requirements for capital projects
Participate on a variety of teams that work cross-functionally to improve processes within the organization and assist other company facilities as required
Responsible for complying with applicable regulatory, governmental, safety, environmental considerations
Prepare routine and ad hoc reports on project status, costs, down-time, maintenance activities and other related matters
Coach, motivate, discipline, train, terminate and effectively manage the performance of hourly and salaried team members
This role has the responsibility to understand and place in practice appropriate safety procedures. This responsibility is achieved through education, training, use of protective equipment (as applicable) and by following safety policies, regulations, standards, and laws
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Excellent proficiency in all Microsoft Office Suite Products
Possess expert level knowledge of federal, state, and local regulations as applies to the construction, maintenance and operation of a manufacturing facility and its equipment
Ability to create, read, and analyze a variety of blueprints, schematics, and similar documentation
Working knowledge of federal, state, and local safety and environmental regulations and related operational best practices
Ability to manage complex installation and modification projects involving major capital expenditures in responsibility
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing, with peers, management, and external contacts
Ability to supervise and manage the work of others to achieve established goals and objectives
Preferred
5-10 years of experience in related field is preferred
BA/BS or equivalent is preferred
Company
OSI Group
OSI Group is a premier supplier of custom value-added food products to the foodservice and retail food brands.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Chad Pisha
Chief Accounting Officer
Gail Tavill
Chief Sustainability Officer
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