Manager Plant Engineering

Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc.; American Falls (ID); On-site; USD 131,000 - 197,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(k) plan

Paid Time Off

Well-being programs

Job summary

Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc. in American Falls, ID, is seeking a Manager Plant Engineering to develop and implement plant-wide technical strategies focused on engineering projects, maintenance, and reliability improvements.

You will lead the EM Pillar and coordinate with Production and Maintenance to drive losses down and efficiency up. The role requires a Bachelor's in Engineering, 7+ years in engineering/maintenance leadership, and experience with capital projects and safety programs.

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor's degree in Engineering and 7+ years in engineering, maintenance, manufacturing, or technical leadership.
• Experience leading capital projects, equipment reliability programs, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Demonstrated ability to manage budgets, prioritize resources, and execute multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Assist plant and provide leadership in establishing safety to World Class Safety and Zero Incidents as part of the Plant’s Core Value.
• Lead cross-functional development and implementation of the capital plan with Safety, Sanitation, Quality, Environmental, Operations, Maintenance and Finance.
• Coordinate plant engineering and maintenance strategies to achieve key performance goals and manage the technical expense budgets.

Skills

Engineering leadership

People leadership

Capital projects

Maintenance practices

Safety standards

Manufacturing systems

Budget management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

CMMS

ERP systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Title: Manager Plant Engineering Location: American Falls, ID Job Requisition ID: Req-271806 Time Type: Full time

About Lamb Weston You’ve probably enjoyed our fries without even knowing it! As a leading manufacturer in our industry, we inspire and bring people together with foods they love and trust. Our customer base includes international food service providers, restaurants, and households in over 100 countries around the world. A highly innovative global corporation with a start-up mindset, we empower every individual to make a genuine difference. You’ll gain access to hands‑on training to fuel your growth and success, explore opportunities for new solutions, and you’ll join a winning team of 10,000+ people all dedicated to raising the bar – together. If you have a strong drive for results, a desire to help us bring the world together through our fries, and are ready for a fresh challenge, we want to hear from you.

Job Description Summary Develops and implements overall plant technical strategies and tactics focused on engineering projects, maintenance, and reliability focused improvement programs. Develops and provides leadership to the Early Management (EM) Pillar to ensure implementation of vertical startup and loss prevention systems. Provides solutions to technical problems and provides recommendations for improvements with a One Operations Mindset. Partners with Production Manager and Maintenance Manager on all factory losses to improve production and maintenance activities. Leads the plant technical organization. Develops and leads plant specific engineering and maintenance strategies to achieve key performance goals. Creates and manages all plant technical expense budgets and works with Corporate Engineering to deliver the capital budget. 7 years related experience.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist plant and provides leadership in establishing safety of all our associates to World Class Safety and Zero Incidents as part of the Plant’s Core Value.
• Support and provide Leadership in Quality and Food Safety to achieve goals of Zero Foreign Material.
• Lead the cross-functional development and implementation of the capital plan including the engagement of related Plant and Corporate functions such as, but not limited to Safety, Sanitation, Quality, Environmental, Operations, Maintenance, and Finance.
• Collaborate with the Plant in setting clearly delineated roles, responsibilities, and accountabilities consistent with the principles of Lamb Weston Operating Culture (LOC).
• Fostering a team-based problem-solving methodology.
• Support the Plant in driving business literacy through education of key business issues and concepts.
• Work with Platform Engineering Director to resource projects including, but not limited to Engineering Project Manager, Subject Matter Expert and Start-up Manager roles.
• Assist Plant in delivering financial objectives.
• Support the Plant in conducting internal systems audits as required.
• Support the Plant in providing direction and lead the EM Pillar Team in the development of long and short-term plans and goals for the Plant.
• Support the Plant in providing project and technical support.
• Support the Plant in participating on and leading project teams that improve safety, quality, asset utilization, teamwork, work environment, sanitation, costs, and customer service.
• Demonstrate ability to utilize available applications and computer programs.
• Demonstrate executive maturity through decision making and effective communication with various departments and managers to ensure plant resources are efficiently utilized in maximizing true efficiency.
• Lead the Plant in preparing and conducting necessary team meetings for proper communications and development of teams.
• Must also have the ability to work with Maintenance, Quality, Production and Warehouse teams to create a cooperative environment and foster a One Operations Mindset.
• Responsible for giving work direction and coordinating mechanical, tactical, and administrative activities in the maintenance department.

Basic & Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering required.
• 7+ years of engineering, maintenance, manufacturing, or technical leadership experience; food manufacturing experience preferred.
• 3+ years of people leadership experience with responsibility for leading technical or maintenance teams.
• Experience leading capital projects, equipment reliability programs, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing systems, maintenance practices, reliability principles, and industrial safety standards.
• Demonstrated ability to manage budgets, prioritize resources, and execute multiple projects simultaneously.
• Excellent leadership, communication, influence, and problem‑solving skills.
• Proficiency with CMMS, ERP systems, Microsoft Office, and other engineering‑related software applications.
• Ability to work flexible schedules, including weekends and holidays, as business needs require.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and to stand, walk, bend, stoop, twist and turn frequently.
• Exposed to a noisy environment that varies from hot to cold in temperature.
• Exposure to manufacturing environments for up to 8 hours per work day to include: loud noise, excessive heat, cold, wet, slippery conditions, dirt, fumes, smoke, smells and allergies.
• Ability to do repetitious arm, wrist and hand movements required for job actions and procedures.
• Must be able to work with hands and arms overhead, and to work in or under the equipment.
• Requires manual dexterity, overall coordination and good balance to work both at ground level and in high places to perform job duties.
• Ability to operate work related equipment.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Industry-Competitive Benefits

• Health Insurance Benefits - Medical, Dental, Vision
• Flexible Spending Accounts for Health and Dependent Care, and Health Reimbursement Accounts
• Well-being programs including companywide events and a wellness incentive program
• Paid Time Off
• Financial Wellness – Industry leading 401(k) plan with generous company contributions, Financial Planning Services, Employee Stock purchase program, and Health Savings Accounts, Life and Accident insurance
• Family-Friendly Employee events
• Employee Assistance Program services – mental health and other concierge type services
• Benefits may vary based on location, job role/level, job status, and/or the terms of any applicable collective bargaining agreements.

Anticipated Close Date

The anticipated close date is a good faith estimate for when this job will be closed. Some jobs may be unposted or filled earlier or later than the Anticipated Close Date depending on interview processes and business needs. Anticipated Close Date: 11/21/2026

Pay Transparency

In compliance with applicable state and local laws, Lamb Weston has opted to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation for this role. This compensation is specific to this position and takes into account a number of variables. Actual compensation may be higher or lower in the range posted based on various factors, including, but not limited to, job duties, experience and expertise. A candidate's work location could also impact the actual compensation being outside of the range to reflect local cost of labor. A reasonable annual estimate of the range for this role is listed below. Pay Rate or Range: $131,130.00 - $196,660.00

Equal Opportunity Employer

Lamb Weston is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected factor under federal, state or local law

Started in 1950 on a small farm in the Northwest region of the U.S., Lamb Weston has grown to be one of the world’s largest frozen potato companies, happily delivering the delicious goodness of fries to more than 100 countries. Lamb Weston has created inventive products and processes that are standards in the industry. When we look at a potato, we see possibilities. Our people are a valuable and integral part of our business and play a vital role in our success as an organization. At Lamb Weston we offer the financial stability and career potential of a true industry leader. Lamb Weston will offer you the opportunity to put your education and skills to work as part of a great team, contributing to the achievement of the organization’s goals and objectives. You will be challenged to take responsibility, drive results, show creativity, and display initiative - and you will be rewarded for your contributions and impact. Let’s explore the possibilities together.