Plant Engineer

J&J Snack Foods Corp; Vernon (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

J&J Snack Foods Corp in Vernon/Colton seeks a Plant Engineer to lead plant-wide engineering for a growing food manufacturing facility. You will own capital projects, coordinate with utilities and regulators, and ensure on-time, on-budget delivery.

The role requires a BA/BS in Engineering with 5+ years in bakery plant engineering and strong problem-solving, communication, and project management skills. Experience with safety and quality programs is essential.

Qualifications

• BA/BS in Engineering and 5+ years in bakery plant engineering.
• Experience designing facilities and managing capital projects.
• Ability to engage with regulatory agencies and ensure compliance.

Responsibilities

• Act as owner's representative on large capital projects at company facilities.
• Coordinate with city/county utilities, licensing, and planning during construction.
• Design facility, order equipment, and oversee installation within budget.
• Review equipment needs and advise on upgrades and capital improvements.
• Enforce company rules; report food safety and quality issues.
• Follow FSP, SQF, GMPs and GDPs; comply with OSHA and food laws.
• Collaborate with regulators and manage deadlines.

Skills

Self-motivated

Problem solving

Detail oriented

Communication

Time management

Self-starter

Education

BA/BS Engineering

5+ years bakery plant engineering experience

Tools

AB PLC500

PLC5

PanelView

PanelView+

AutoCAD

Machine Design

Parts Drafting

Job description

As a leader and innovator in the snack food industry for over 50 years, J&J Snack Foods provides branded snack foods to foodservice and retail supermarket outlets across the U.S. Its products include such icons as SUPERPRETZEL, ICEE, and Dippin’ Dots along with other key brands like LUIGI’S Real Italian Ice, The Funnel Cake Factory Funnel Cakes, and Hola Churros. J&J also has a strong presence in bakery providing cakes, cookies, and pies to some of the largest grocery and convenience retailers in industry. Our company continues to deliver record sales led by a talented team and a commitment to “Fun Served Here”.

Position Summary

To manage the plant-wide engineering needs of a growing food manufacturing facility. Vernon & Colton facilities. May help other plants as needed.

Essential Functions

• Responsible for acting as the owner’s representative in construction, modifications, subcontractor agreements, general improvements, etc, of large capital projects at the company facilities.
• Work closely with city and county utility, licensing, and planning departments during construction phase. Investigate and implement licensing agreements for wastewater treatment, state permits, etc. and work closely with external environmental regulatory agencies to ensure compliance standards are met.
• Responsible for design of facility, ordering all equipment, and overseeing the installation and completion of projects on time and within budget.
• Review current facility equipment needs and make recommendations to management concerning upgrades/capital improvements.
• Enforces all company rules in a fair and consistent manner.
• Report any food safety or quality problems to personnel with authority to initiate action.
• Follows J&J Snack Food’s Food Safety Plan (FSP), the Safe Quality Food (SQF) Program, the Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and the Good Documentation Practices (GDPs).
• Follows all OSHA safety rules and all food safety laws and regulations.
• Other duties as assigned.

Competencies

To perform this job successfully, Plant Engineer must be self-motivated, able to solve problems, detail-oriented, and able to stay on task. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Excellent organization and time management skills.
• Must be a self-starter and be able to accomplish a versatile and evolving workload.
• Excellent in all forms of communication.
• Innovative, problem solver, flexible, and able to juggle multiple priorities.
• Self-motivated, with the ability to multi-task, prioritize, and adapt well to change.

Required Education

Education and Experience

BA/BS Engineering and 5years related experience or 10 years related experience in bakery plant engineering position.

Required Experience

• Strong engineering skills and mechanical aptitude.
• Excellent planning/organizational skills.
• Able to read and draw electrical schematics (line)
• Ability to troubleshoot, diagnose, and make programming changes to AB PLC500, PLC5, PanelView, PanelView+
• Contract negotiation skills.
• Troubleshoot equipment & machinery.
• Ability to work effectively with regulatory agencies.
• Excellent management skills.
• Effective communication skills.
• Familiar with AutoCAD, Machine Design, Parts Drafting
• Ability to work with deadlines/schedules.
• Self-starter. Requires minimum supervision.

US Salary Pay Range

$100,000 - $110,000 USD

Disclaimer: This position description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the team member. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

EEO Statement: J&J Snack Foods Corp.is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discriminatory employment actions against, and treatment of, employees and applicants for employment based on actual or perceived Federal, State and local laws that prohibit employment discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, national origin, ethnicity, alienage, religion or creed, gender, gender identity, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship, genetic disposition or characteristics, disability or veteran's status, sex offenses, prior record of arrest or conviction, genetic information or predisposing genetic characteristic, status as a victim or witness of domestic violence, sex offenses or stalking and unemployment status.