PLANT ENGINEER (CB2)

JBS Foods; Council Bluffs (IA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

JBS Prepared Foods in Council Bluffs, IA seeks a Plant Engineer to lead maintenance execution, oversee preventative maintenance, and manage automation and electrical teams. The role focuses on driving reliability and safety in a high‑speed food manufacturing setting.

Qualified candidates bring extensive industrial maintenance experience, knowledge of ammonia refrigeration, SAP/CMMS, and strong staff development abilities, with a tie to operations and safety compliance.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in industrial maintenance with at least 5 years in food processing.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with ammonia refrigeration, air compressors, VFDs, and sanitary maintenance.
• PSM/RMP experience preferred.
• SAP experience preferred.
• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering preferred.
• Experience in electrical, electronics, mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatics in food processing.

Responsibilities

• Lead, support and direct maintenance execution at the Council Bluffs facility.
• Oversee the Preventative Maintenance program using SAP CMMS.
• Lead Automation Technicians and Electrical/Instrumentation teams.
• Develop and manage Maintenance Supervisors and Planning Supervisor.
• Collaborate with Operations, Procurement, QA and Shipping to hit KPIs.
• Lead Root Cause Analysis, Focused Improvement and FMEA.
• Support startup planning and new project development with proper documentation.
• Partner with EHS on safety and ergonomic requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

People skills

Project management

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Description

Plant Engineer

Our Company, Your Opportunity

JBS Prepared Foodsis a company with an 80-year history of providing high quality, great tasting sliced meats, bacon, ham and ribs.JBS Prepared Foodswas recently acquired by JBS, the world’s leading provider of beef, chicken and pork, with a vision of building the company into a leader in Protein Centric Prepared Foods. This is a unique opportunity to be in a start-up environment, with the backing of a Global CPG Powerhouse. This is a role for someone who islooking for an entrepreneurial challenge in a company with aspirations to be leaders within the CPG world. The position will have both strategic and tactical elements and the person may wear different hats. This is an opportunity for people who want to think Big, dream Big and work to make Big ideas a reality.

Our Mission

To be THE BEST in all we do. We are completely focused on our business, ensuring the BEST products and services to our customers, a relationship of trust with our suppliers and profitability for our shareholders. All this, we do to provide an opportunity for a better future for all of our TEAM MEMBERS.

Responsibilities

• Lead, support and direct the Maintenance execution activities inthe Council Bluffs, IAFacility supporting plant operations, plant utilities including Ammonia Refrigeration and maintenance training program.
• Oversee the success of the facilities Preventative Maintenance program through guidance and follow through, with SAP as the CMMS platform.
• Will oversee our Automation Technicians. Responsible for Automation, Electrical, Instrumentation and Reliability working with multiple skill sets and talents. Electrical team responsible for daily plant support, plant electrical systems testing, utilizing data to establish proactive additional testing, including large electrical main distribution systems redesign and replacement projects.
• Responsible for the leadership, management, and development of 2 Maintenance Supervisors and a Maintenance Planning Supervisor.
• Develop the department through recruitment and team member development on fundamental engineering principles,with utilization of maintenance training program.
• Align with Corporate Engineering to ensure standardization and best practice sharing of engineering processes.
• Partner with all functionaldepartments (Operations, Procurement, QA and Shipping) to accomplish departmentalKPI’s
• Lead thedepartmentwith technical leadership and facilitation of Root Cause Analysis, Focused Improvement and FMEA (Failure Modes Effects Analysis)
• Lead in the development of Start Up planning with department to identify all additional labor requirements, scrap produced and start up inefficiencies.
• Support the team in the new projects development and participate in execution with proper technical documentation, training, and spare partslists.
• Partner with EHS (Environmental Health and Safety) on safety and ergonomic requirements to all equipment and layouts
• Communicate effectively both internally and externally within JBS and with vendors.
• May perform other duties as required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of progressively more responsible positions within industrial maintenance field and minimum five (5) years within a food processing industry
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Extensive background in ammonia refrigeration, air compressor technology, variable frequency motor controls, maintenance of sanitary conditions. Job responsibilities typically require extended hours.
• PSM/RMP experience preferred
• SAP experience preferred
• Must be able to demonstrate effective people skills
• Basic computer skills and proficiency with basic office software (word and excel)
• Supervisory skills – maintenance management through whom both direct and indirect people report, project administrative assistant and planners.
• Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering is preferred but a combination of education and or work experience will be considered.
• Experience of proven food processing/manufacturing experience in electrical, electronics, mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatics is required.

Physical Demands/Work Environment

• Fast-paced environment

• Ability to work within area temperatures under 40°F or Over 80°F
• Exposure to various chemicals, machinery, and knives
• Slippery floors, extreme temperatures and loud noises
• Ability to stand and walk for long periods of time
• Schedule M-F and weekends when needed

The applicant who fills this position will be eligible for the following compensation and benefits

• Benefits: Vision, Medical, and Dental coverage begin after 60 days of employment.
• Paid Time Off: sick leave, vacation, and 6 company observed holidays.
• 401(k): company match begins after the first year of service and follows the company vesting schedule.
• This position is eligible to participate in the Company’s annual bonus plan; the amount of bonus varies and is subject to the standard terms and conditions of the incentive program.

The Company is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our team members and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct a drug, alcohol, and background check for all new team members post-offer and prior to the start of employment. The Immigration Reform and Control Act requires that verification of employment eligibility be documented for all new employees by the end of the third day of work.

JBS Prepared Foodsis an equal opportunity employer.

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