Plant Project Engineer I

ZipRecruiter; Barrhead; On-site; GBP 89,000 - 113,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food services supplier is looking for a Plant Project Engineer I to provide engineering support and project leadership at their facility. Candidates should have a BS in engineering, 3-5 years of experience, and strong project management skills. The position offers a competitive salary of $122,000 to $153,000 with an annual bonus incentive and benefits including medical, dental, and vision.

Benefits

Annual bonus incentive

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of proven engineering experience.
• Knowledge of safety and food safety standards.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds and walk distances across the facility.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering support and leadership for the plant.
• Lead project implementation and production improvement initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with safety and GMP regulations.

Skills

Project management

Communication skills

Problem solving

Team work

Analytical skills

Education

BS degree in engineering or technical related area

Tools

Microsoft Project

Allen Bradley PLC

Job description

Overview

Stratas Foods LLC is the leading supplier of fats and oils to the Foodservice, Food Ingredients and Retail Private Label markets in North America and is a producer of quality bulk and packaged dressings, mayonnaise and sauces. Stratas Foods was formed in October 2008 as a 50/50 joint venture between ACH Food Companies (ACH) and Archer Daniels Midland (ADM).

Manufacturing facilities are located in Dallas and Houston, TX; Decatur and Quincy, IL; Englewood and Hillside, NJ; Fresno, CA; Nashville, TN; and Valdosta, GA. Corporate offices are located in Memphis, TN. We are committed to maintaining a progressive workplace by utilizing the ideas, skills and talents of all of our employees. We strive to make Stratas Foods a great place to work and are building a team capable of meeting our business goals.

Responsibilities

• The Plant Project Engineer I will provide engineering support and project leadership for the plant. The role is expected to spend approximately 60% of time on project-related activities and 40% of time on plant support activities. Either activity could occasionally exceed these expectations.
• Lead project implementation, production and equipment improvement initiatives and support the daily operations of the plant to ensure safety and quality goals are achieved.

Qualifications

1. Project management, project planning, project coordination, purchasing, and supervision of contractors for various projects to assure completion on a timely basis within budget.
2. Adhere to and enforce Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and HACCP requirements.
3. Lead and assist management with appropriate training to assure regulatory compliance.
4. Report to the Director of Engineering with a dotted line to the Plant Manager.
5. Maintain appropriate communication/relationships with all employees, vendors, visitors.
6. Provide the necessary safety training to contractors and others as necessary.
7. Follow, monitor, and ensure compliance with all safety, food safety, environmental, GMP rules, regulations, and policies.
8. Attend daily production/quality meetings.
9. Provide technical support for plant processes and improvements.
10. Observe facility operations and assist with problem solving on a regular basis.
11. Assist management with appropriate training to assure regulatory compliance.

Competencies

1. Excellent oral and written communication skills with proven ability working well with people.
2. Ability to identify critical areas for improvement and develop plans for correction.
3. Competent in making sketches, drawings, line layouts, plans etc., and written instructions as necessary to affect equipment maintenance / repair.
4. Participative team attitude skills with all personnel to assure production standards, safety, and sanitation levels are maintained as defined by the Mission Statement.
5. Good skills in ammonia refrigeration, steam and PLCs.
6. Good problem solving skills through team and individual efforts.
7. Strong analytical skills.

Education

BS degree in engineering or technical related area from an accredited college/university; Chemical, Electrical, or Mechanical.

Related Experience

Proven engineering experience of 3 – 5 years; project management is a plus.

Equipment/Software Skills

Working knowledge in personal computers (Microsoft software necessary, Project management, Microsoft Project) and basic understanding with Allen Bradley PLC. Knowledge of CMMS such as MP2 is a plus. Must have good working knowledge of general PC systems.

Certifications, Licenses, Registrations

None required, any maintenance related licenses would be a plus such as PE, ASME welding, PLCs, wastewater, etc.

Physical, Sensory, Mental/Reasoning

Note: The section below describes typical physical/mental requirements. (Text retained from original with structural adjustments.)

Physical: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk, sit, and stand. The employee will also be required to use hands, arms and fingers. Must have the ability to lift 50 pounds. Ability to walk distances across facility, climb steps and ladders on occasions, sitting at office desk work, sometimes in cooler atmosphere (35-45 degrees), sometimes in engine room (+95 degrees in hot months).

Salary: $122,000 to $153,000

Annual Bonus Incentive: 5%

Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision

Additional Information

Stratas Foods is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any applicant or employee in any manner prohibited by law.

Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision: The Employer will not discharge or discriminate against employees or applicants for discussing pay information, in accordance with 41 CFR 60-1.35(c).

Stratas Foods Applicant Request for Accommodation Form: https://www.stratasfoods.com/compliance

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