Plant Engineer

Alpha Executive Search; Illinois; On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team as a Plant Engineer in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment. You will oversee engineering and maintenance operations, ensuring efficiency and safety. This role involves leading a team, managing projects, and implementing improvements to processes. If you have a passion for engineering and a knack for problem-solving, this position offers a fantastic opportunity to make a significant impact in a thriving industry. Embrace the challenge and take your career to the next level in this exciting role!

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of engineering or maintenance leadership in manufacturing.
• Strong project management and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning and execution of maintenance and facility upgrades.
• Manage vendors and negotiate contracts for capital projects.

Skills

Engineering Leadership

Project Management

Problem Solving

Safety Standards Knowledge

Team Motivation

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

1 week ago Be among the first 25 applicants

Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.

Direct message the job poster from Alpha Executive Search

Senior Executive Recruiter | Professional Musician | Senior Ministry Leadership

Plant Engineer

Location - Oakland, Iowa (relocation assistance provided)

As Plant Engineer, you’ll oversee all engineering, maintenance, and project activity for the plant. You’ll lead a team through supervisors and managers to ensure smooth, safe, and efficient operations. This includes managing equipment, building systems, utilities, and capital projects, while keeping an eye on cost, uptime, and long-term improvements.

What You’ll Do:

• Lead the planning and execution of maintenance, equipment installation, and facility upgrades
• Set goals for maintenance performance and coach teams to meet them
• Manage vendors, negotiate contracts, and support capital project planning
• Recommend and implement improvements to systems and processes that boost efficiency and lower costs
• Provide technical support to production teams, helping solve equipment issues and reduce downtime
• Monitor utility usage and implement ways to reduce waste and cost
• Maintain documentation for maintenance, purchasing, and regulatory compliance
• Support safety and compliance efforts across the plant
• Develop and manage performance for team members at all levels

What You Bring:

• 5–10 years of engineering or maintenance leadership in a manufacturing environment
• Strong project management and problem-solving skills
• Experience with equipment layouts, blueprints, and capital projects
• Working knowledge of safety and environmental standards
• Skilled at motivating teams and communicating across departments

Preferred Education:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

This is an on-site role in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment that requires physical activity, including lifting and standing for long periods.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering, Project Management, and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Food and Beverage Manufacturing and Meat Products Manufacturing

Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Alpha Executive Search by 2x

Sign in to set job alerts for “Plant Engineer” roles.

Batavia, IL $65,000.00-$80,000.00 4 weeks ago

Manufacturing Engineer - 80k -95k Salary + Full Benefits - 401k

Streator, IL $80,000.00-$95,000.00 4 days ago

Peoria, IL $50,000.00-$75,000.00 5 days ago

Joliet, IL $100,000.00-$120,000.00 3 weeks ago

Wheeling, IL $90,000.00-$105,000.00 1 week ago

Plainfield, IL $65,000.00-$70,000.00 2 days ago

Wood Dale, IL $90,000.00-$100,000.00 2 weeks ago

Chicago, IL $130,000.00-$160,000.00 3 weeks ago

Cary, IL $80,000.00-$95,000.00 3 weeks ago

Algonquin, IL $80,000.00-$90,000.00 3 weeks ago

Rockford, IL $70,000.00-$90,000.00 1 week ago

Woodridge, IL $100,000.00-$115,000.00 2 weeks ago

Lincolnshire, IL $80,000.00-$100,000.00 1 week ago

Plant Optimization Engineer (Chicago, IL)

Union, IL $80,000.00-$100,000.00 1 week ago

Carol Stream, IL $110,000.00-$125,000.00 2 days ago

Itasca, IL $90,000.00-$110,000.00 2 weeks ago

We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.