Plant Engineer New CA - Vernon

J&J Snack Foods Corp.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

J&J Snack Foods Corp. is seeking a Plant Engineer to manage the plant-wide engineering needs for Vernon & Colton facilities and may assist other plants as needed.

The role emphasizes ownership of capital projects, coordination with utilities and regulators, and ensuring on-time, on-budget completion while maintaining food safety and GMP standards.

Qualifications

• Requires BA/BS in Engineering with 5 years related experience or 10 years in bakery plant engineering.
• Strong engineering skills and mechanical aptitude.
• Able to read electrical schematics (line).
• Experience with regulatory agencies and plant commissioning.

Responsibilities

• Act as owner’s representative on large capital projects.
• Coordinate with utilities, licensing, and planning during construction.
• Design facility, order equipment, and oversee installation and budget.
• Assess equipment needs and recommend upgrades and capital improvements.
• Ensure food safety, GMPs, GDPs, and SQF compliance.

Skills

Self-motivation

Detail-oriented

Organization

Communication

Problem solving

Education

BA/BS Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

AB PLC500

PLC5

PanelView

Job description

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.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Required Education:

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+
• Ability to work effectively with regulatory agencies.
• Familiar with AutoCAD, Machine Design, Parts Drafting
• Ability to work with deadlines/schedules.

US Salary Pay Range

$100,000 - $110,000 USD

Disclaimer:

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:

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.