Plant Engineer – Lead Maintenance in Food Processing

JBS Foods; Columbia Township (MO); On-site; USD 105,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off

Annual bonus

Job summary

JBS Prepared Foods in Columbia, MO is seeking a Plant Engineer to lead maintenance execution across plant operations and utilities, including ammonia refrigeration. The role emphasizes strong leadership, regulatory compliance, and collaboration with Operations, QA, and Supply Chain.

The position requires 10+ years in industrial maintenance, 5+ years in food processing, and expertise in SAP CMMS, FMEA, and root-cause analysis. A BS in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering is preferred.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in progressive industrial maintenance roles
• 5+ years in food processing industry
• Proven leadership and team development
• Excellent communication skills
• Experience with safety and regulatory compliance

Responsibilities

• Lead maintenance execution activities for Columbia, MO facility
• Oversee preventative maintenance program using SAP CMMS
• Develop and mentor 5 maintenance supervisors and staff
• Collaborate with Operations, Procurement, QA, and Shipping to hit KPIs
• Lead root-cause analysis and focused improvement initiatives
• Support new projects with documentation and training
• Ensure safety and ergonomic compliance in equipment layouts

Skills

Maintenance management

Ammonia refrigeration

SAP CMMS

Root Cause Analysis

FMEA

Project leadership

People management

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Tools

SAP

Job description

JBS Prepared Foods in Columbia, MO is seeking a Plant Engineer to lead maintenance execution across plant operations and utilities, including ammonia refrigeration. The role emphasizes strong leadership, regulatory compliance, and collaboration with Operations, QA, and Supply Chain.

The position requires 10+ years in industrial maintenance, 5+ years in food processing, and expertise in SAP CMMS, FMEA, and root-cause analysis. A BS in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering is preferred.