Assistant Facility Engineer

Klosterman Baking Company; Hebron Estates (KY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Klosterman Baking Company is seeking an Assistant Facility Engineer to assist the Plant Engineer with maintenance responsibilities. This role ensures high safety and quality standards in the operation of bakery equipment and facilities.

The ideal candidate will lead engineering staff, manage maintenance costs, and ensure compliance with safety regulations while fostering a positive work environment among the team.

Qualifications

• Strong background in managing engineering operations.
• Experience with safety policies and maintenance practices.
• Ability to coach and train engineering staff.

Responsibilities

• Manage engineering needs and supervision of staff.
• Ensure equipment reliability and compliance with standards.
• Evaluate, train, and mentor mechanics.
• Lead operational improvements to enhance productivity.

Skills

Equipment reliability

Leadership

Technical skills assessment

Regulatory compliance

Lean manufacturing

Job description

Overview

The Assistant Facility Engineer will assist and fill in during the absence of the Plant Engineer with the responsibilities of the Maintenance Department. The Assistant Facility Engineer will operate the Maintenance Department with the company goals of safe, quality food top of the mind while achieving the financial goals of Klosterman Baking Company. The Assistant Facility Engineer will maintain the building, grounds and all associated equipment to comply with all laws, policies and standards governing food safety.

Responsibilities

Help manage the engineering needs of the bakery and the hourly engineering staff. Supervision of maintenance and installation of all plant equipment and facilities.

• Assure equipment reliability to maximize production lines productivity
• Supervise, coach, train, lead and motivate mechanics to meet planned objectives and respond effectively to emergencies
• Build staff capability by effectively monitoring and providing performance feedback to direct reports
• Communicate status of shift to following shift and others who require the information
• Identify equipment and facility deficiencies and ensure the initiation of corrective action
• Assess mechanics technical and troubleshooting skills
• Provide training and counseling as needed to assist mechanics in meeting performance standards
• Partner with plant peers to ensure the plants equipment meet regulatory requirements for cleanliness and product safety
• Maintain P&L responsibility over maintenance cost centers, repair and maintenance, maintenance labor, utilities and capital improvement plans
• Oversee preventative maintenance compliance and effectiveness
• Develop, monitor, and ensure timely completion of short- and long-term goals and action plans
• Assist in making operational improvements to reduce costs and to increase productivity
• Develop and maintain part inventory
• Interfaces with vendors, manufacturers and field service personnel
• Utilize new technology and lean manufacturing principals and processes to maximize efficiency
• Provide day-to-day operational leadership to mechanics and all associated personnel
• Develop a work environment within manufacturing that promotes trust, teamwork, quality, and safety
• Develop, evaluate, train, and mentor employees
• Ensure the adherence of safety policies, practices, and procedures
• Ensure production of quality product in compliance of federal and state guidelines. Ensure all regulatory compliance as applicable
• Member of the following plant and company teams:
  • Safety
• Regular attendance is required at the following meetings:
  • Corporate Maintenance (Tuesday)
  • Staff Meeting (Thursday)
  • Food Safety (Weekly)
• The Assistant Facility Engineer will operate the bakery with the company goals of safe, quality food top of mind while achieving the financial goals of Klosterman Baking Company.