Plant Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading independent beverage solutions provider as a Plant Engineer, where you'll drive continuous improvement initiatives and optimize manufacturing processes. You'll focus on troubleshooting and collaborating across multiple departments to enhance line performance, ensuring every beverage is produced at top quality. With a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, including health insurance and a 401(k) plan, this role offers growth and a chance to make a significant impact.

Benefits

Medical/dental/vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) savings plan with company match

Paid holidays and vacation

Well-being benefits

Discount programs

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years experience in a continuous improvement capacity.
• Experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment required.

Responsibilities

• Leads continuous improvement projects in production and quality.
• Analyzes performance trends and conducts root cause analysis.
• Engages with employees to drive performance on the production floor.

Skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Time management

Customer Focus

Ownership

Results Focus

Education

Bachelor's in Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Job DescriptionJob Description

Make a Difference in YOUR Career!

Our vision is both simple and ambitious: to put our drinks on every table.

We are the leading global independent beverage solutions provider. We serve a broad range of and international retailers as well as Global, and Emerging (GNE) brands. Our products are distributed worldwide from our production sites in Europe, North America, and Australia. Although our own branding may not appear on the labels of the beverages we produce, there is a good chance you are reading this while sipping one of our drinks.

Our ambition is to continually improve and it’s what keeps us at the top of our game.We are solutions-based.We are innovative. We seek out new challenges and conquer them. This is our company ethos, but it’s our people’s too:Refresco is at the cutting edge of a fast-moving industry because we have passionate people pushing the boundaries of what’s best.

Stop and think: how wouldYOUput our drinks on every table?

Position Description

The Plant Engineer is responsible for providing comprehensive and efficient support to the plant operations team. The role is heavily focused on troubleshooting and continuous improvement opportunities driven by the need and in response to actual results in Production, Maintenance, Shipping and Receiving and Quality departments.

Essential Functions:

• Leads continuous improvement projects in production, quality, maintenance and warehouse
• Evaluates, recommend and leads improvements resulting in better line performance
• Analyses performance trends and conducts root cause corrective action to drive improvements
• Participates in process of problem-solving in any department
• Engages employees through a strong visual presence on the production floor
• Participates in the development of metrics to validate the profitability and feasibility of the site
• Actively participates in the optimization of the production lines and department work processes
• Establish and document new methods and working procedures for all departments in the plant
• Conduct monitoring of the CMOS system to ensure that no gaps exist
• Lead implementation of special projects including capital work.
• This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's in Engineering or related field plus a minimum of three (3) years experience in a continuous improvement capacity and projects required.
• Experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment is required.

Required Skills and Competencies:

• Ability to establish, meet deadlines and prioritize work
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills
• Ability to initiate, compile, analyze and provide accurate reporting
• Must be confident, approachable, and energetic with an eye for detail
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Work with confidential information
• Excellent interpersonal skills, both verbal and written
• Customer Focused
• Ownership – is eager to take ownership of responsibilities; can and does think independently to excel in role; takes ownership of challenges.
• Results Focus – exhibits a commitment to goals and consistently delivers results; demonstrates personal initiative and independent motivation to achieve goals and objectives; takes risks when necessary; undaunted by obstacles.
• Communication – relates well to people; builds rapport along all dimensions of the organization; resolves conflicts; provides clear directions and information.
• Customer Focus – understands and meets needs of customers and business partners; builds positive customer relationships.
• Problem-Solving – breaks down problems and generates a range of solutions; thinks outside the box and uses ideas of others to help develop solutions; takes action and evaluates results of actions.

A Career with Refresco

Refresco offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, which include:

• Medical/dental/vision insurance
• Life insurance
• 401(k) savings plan with company match
• Paid holidays and vacation
• Well-being benefits
• Discount programs

Join Refresco TODAYand enjoy a rewarding CAREER!

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