Engineer

C.H. Guenther & Son, Inc.; Prosperity (SC); On-site; USD 75,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and disability insurance

Retirement savings options

Flexible spending accounts

Employee assistance programs

Educational assistance

Parental leave

Paid time off

Company-paid holidays

Job summary

C.H. Guenther & Son, Inc. is seeking a senior engineering/plant operations leader to drive the strategic direction for engineering and facilities maintenance, ensuring maximum equipment utilization and product quality.

The role involves developing multi-year capital plans, budgeting, and leading capital projects with cross-functional coordination. The position focuses on cost-efficient manufacturing processes, safety policy compliance, and continuous improvement, including training and SOP

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Mechanical/Industrial or related field) with 5+ years of manufacturing experience
• Experience with CAD software and process improvement
• Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access; strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Set strategic direction for engineering and facilities maintenance to maximize equipment utilization and efficiency.
• Oversee development of capital plans and budgets (annual and 3–5 year).
• Manage capital projects from scope to funding, cost tracking, and timelines; coordinate with production and other departments.
• Lead process improvement initiatives and implement standard operating procedures for new equipment.
• Ensure safety policies are followed and drive continuous improvement culture.

Skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Process improvement

Documentation

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering – Mechanical/Industrial or related field

Tools

CAD software

MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access)

Job description

Duties and Responsibilities

Identify, create, and execute the strategic direction for all engineering and facilities maintenance of the Company to maximize equipment utilization and efficiency. Oversee the development and implementation of manufacturing processes to maintain proper product functionality as well as cost efficiency. Lead in the development of the annual and three/five-year capital plans by developing engineering plans, planning for facility management, planning for productivity and process improvements, defining individual projects, assigning budgetary costs to projects, organizing project support meetings and supporting other departments. Performs other duties by managing capital projects from writing scope of work, request for proposal, requesting funding through the capital appropriation request, tracking project cost and time lines, helping set up PMs for new equipment, coordinating installation closely with production and other departments and leading out to execute vertical start up. Lead the facilities process improvement activities including the productivity initiatives. Facilitate and teach process improvement methodologies to the facilities personnel to in order to develop a culture of continuous improvement. Create and maintain annual operating and capital budgets. Assist in developing plant layout in planning rearrangement of facilities, equipment, and operations for better utilization of space. Work closely with research and development, quality assurance and maintenance personnel to prevent problems with products and equipment. Ensure all safety regulatory policies and procedures are implemented and maintained at all times. Stay informed concerning new manufacturing technologies and equipment in order to manufacture and reduce cost through efficiencies. Support all current and new product introductions. Ensure vendors/subcontractors are manufacturing products according to product specifications. Determine root causes of process problems and diminish occurrences in the manufacturing process. Conduct and report return on investment when considering improvement, replacements, repair, or capital purchase. Ensure that all manufacturing product specifications are developed, and testing procedures are in place before starting up vendors/subcontractors. Assist in the assessment of vendor/subcontractor evaluation for consideration. Responsible for coordinating training and developing standard operating procedures on new equipment to meet target launch date. Manage external relationships with vendors/subcontractors. Manage internal report such as uptime through software packages such as Redzone. Performs all other duties as assigned.

Minimum Job Requirements

Education/Certifications and Experience: Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering – Mechanical, Industrial, or related field. 5+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably in an engineering or process improvement role. Experience with CAD software.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access. Proven track record of reducing costs through processes and efficiencies. Experience in equipment design and modifications Outstanding verbal and written communication skills Hands-on, team oriented and committed to business improvement processes. Process-oriented mentality Strong problem-solving capabilities.

Supervisory Responsibilities

N/A

Working Conditions and Physical Effort

Typical work in office and manufacturing environment. Work environment occasionally involves light exposure to unusual elements, such as dirt, dust, fumes, extreme temperatures, humidity, darkness, and/or noise as well as physical risks, such as working around mechanical, chemical, and electrical hazards when in our production facilities.

Expectations

Will demonstrate, promote, and exemplify the Company’s Core Values. At C.H. Guenther, we value transparency in compensation. By providing the salary range for this role, we aim to promote fairness and help candidates make informed choices about their career. The salary range for this role is: $75,000.00 - $120,000.00 USD Actual compensation may vary based on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience, as well as geographic location. C.H. Guenther & Son will never offer or pay a wage or salary that is not compliant with applicable local, state, or federal pay laws, including minimum salary thresholds. We also offer a variety of benefits, including health and disability insurance, retirement savings options, flexible spending accounts, employee assistance programs, educational assistance, parental leave, paid time off, and company-paid holidays.

Company Information

For additional information about our company, go to www.chg.com. C.H. Guenther & Son and its subsidiaries are E-Verify participating employers. Click here for more information regarding E-verify. All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of the pre-employment screening process which includes a drug screen and review of criminal background and other records as required. AA/EEO/Drug-Free Employer C.H. Guenther is a growing, privately owned corporation that has delivered high quality products, traditional flavors and our just “baked from scratch” taste since 1851. We are a leading supplier of baked and frozen food products; appetizers, snacks and soups; gravies, sauces and seasonings; biscuits and more for foodservice and consumer markets in North America and Europe. Our well-loved retail brands such as Pioneer, White Wings, Sun-Bird and Cuisine Adventures have been included at family meals for generations. With a relentless pursuit of excellence, we develop innovative food solutions and create sustainable value for our people, our customers, and our communities. We accomplish this by deploying best in class capabilities and being an employer of choice. We strive for high-performance, with a positive attitude in all that we do. We are results driven, communicate openly and honestly, value diversity and foster long-term relationships. Our leaders are committed to nurturing our diverse talent, their ideas, and unique perspectives. We strive to harness the full potential of our most important resource – our people. Our heritage is driven by our commitment to the core values of integrity/respect, empowerment, accountability, collaboration, and agility. Our vision is to nourish society as a transformational leader in the future of food. Join us in our purpose to create memorable moments through the power of food!