Plant Engineer: Process Improvement Leader in Food Processing

DeKalb Health; Colorado; On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Lincoln Premium Poultry is seeking a Plant Engineer to lead operational excellence projects at a complex manufacturing facility. You will champion process improvements, provide technical leadership, and deliver financial benefits across the plant.

Qualifications include an Engineering degree and minimum five years of related experience, with strong project management, data analysis, and food safety program knowledge (HACCP/SSOP/GMP).

Qualifications

• Must possess an Engineering degree with minimum five years in a related field.
• Strong project management skills and data-driven decision making.
• Experience with manufacturing plant efficiencies and processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead and champion operational excellence projects across processing and maintenance.
• Drive process improvements to achieve quantified gains in cost and quality.
• Serve as internal expert on projects and coordinate cross-functional teams.
• Facilitate quality, change management, and safety procedures.
• Communicate with HR and department leaders on issues and improvements.

Skills

Project management

Metrics development

Business acumen

Customer service

English communication

Safety compliance

Team collaboration

Problem solving

PC software

AutoCAD

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

AutoCAD

Excel

Word

Outlook

Job description

Lincoln Premium Poultry is seeking a Plant Engineer to lead operational excellence projects at a complex manufacturing facility. You will champion process improvements, provide technical leadership, and deliver financial benefits across the plant.

Qualifications include an Engineering degree and minimum five years of related experience, with strong project management, data analysis, and food safety program knowledge (HACCP/SSOP/GMP).