PLANT ENGINEER

The Father’s Table L.L.C.; Sanford, Northern (FL, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The Father’s Table in Sanford, FL is seeking a Plant Engineer to lead capital engineering projects and optimize plant systems. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance safety, food safety, quality, efficiency, and delivery to customers across our national footprint.

Under the Director of Maintenance and Engineering, the Plant Engineer will drive design through startup, troubleshoot complex controls, and oversee automation initiatives in a fast-paced food manufacturing

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical engineering or related field.
• Licensed PE preferred.
• Minimum 5 years’ leadership experience in a food manufacturing environment.
• Ability to read and draw electrical schematics.
• Proficient in AutoCAD.
• Experience with AB Powerflex 525VFD and Rockwell/Allen-Bradley controls.
• Experience with sanitary systems, HVAC and temperature control.
• Willingness to support 24/7 operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead capital engineering projects from design through commissioning, ensuring safety, quality and efficiency.
• Oversee vendors and contractors to ensure timely project execution according to scope and budget.
• Monitor manufacturing performance and data to identify and implement improvements.
• Prepare project reports and capital requests for senior leadership.
• Provide daily engineering support to sustain and improve safety, food safety, quality, yield and OEE.
• Maintain site technical drawings and ensure proper retention and control.
• Implement preventative maintenance solutions to sustain long-term performance.
• Build strong working relationships with Production, Maintenance, Sanitation, Quality and site leadership.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Maintenance and Engineering.

Skills

Engineering leadership

Reading electrical schematics

AB PLCs

VFD troubleshooting

High-speed food equipment

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical/Electrical)

PE license (preferred)

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

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PLANT ENGINEER

Management Sanford, FL, US

About Company:

The Father's Table is a privately owned, national dessert manufacturer located in Central Florida. Our company values and products have successfully made us the #1 branded cheesecake in the retail in-store bakery. Our expended offerings beyond cheesecakes include cake rolls, and school lunch items.

Our goal is to make the best quality products at the most affordable prices, while having a positive impact on our local, national and international community.

Today, our products can be found in National Retail accounts, Food Service, Wholesale Clubs, Convenience Stores and School Lunch Programs.

Under the leadership of the Director of Maintenance and Engineering, the Plant Engineeris responsible for the development, execution and optimization of plant engineering systems and capital projects. The Plant Engineer will collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance the safety of our team members, food safety, quality, efficiency, productivity, and delivery to the customer.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical or related).
• Licensed PE preferred.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in engineering leadership in a food manufacturing environment.
• Able to read and draw electrical schematics.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD.
• Proven experience leading large capital projects from concept thorough startup.
• Ability to troubleshoot, diagnose and make programming changes to AB Powerflex 525VFD, Contrologix, Compactlogix and Micrologix.
• Experienced with high-speed food processing and packaging equipment.
• Familiarity with sanitary systems, temperature control and HVAC systems.
• Experience supporting automation, modernization or large-scale capital improvement initiatives.
• Must maintain a high degree of availability for a 24/7 operation.
• Knowledge of safety, food safety, environmental and regulatory compliance standards.
• Excellent English verbal and written communication skills required.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead capital engineering projects from design through commissioning ensuring safety, quality and efficiency.
• Oversee vendors and contractors to ensure timely project execution according to scope and budget.
• Montior manufacturing performance and data to recommend improvement initiatives.
• Prepare project reports, progress reports, and capital requests to be shared with senior leadership.
• Provide daily engineering support to sustain and improve safety, food safety, quality, schedule attainment, yield, OEE, cost, engagement and order fulfillment.
• Maintain site technical drawings and ensure proper retention and control.
• Implement preventative maintenance solutions to sustain long term performance.
• Build strong working relationships with Production, Maintenance, Sanitation, Quality, Warehouse, R&D, Human Resources, and site leadership.
• Other duties as assigned by the Director of Maintenance and Engineering.