Plant Engineer- Senior

Manpower Group (USA); Cromwell (KY); On-site; USD 130,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full relocation assistance

Job summary

Manpower Group (USA) is seeking a Sr. Plant Engineer for a leading food manufacturing client in Cromwell, Kentucky. You will provide technical leadership to ensure plant operations run efficiently and reliably, working with cross-functional teams to optimize processes.

The role emphasizes OEE-based improvements, capital project leadership, and a proactive safety culture. Willingness to travel and relocation support are available.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in food manufacturing or related industry.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or equivalent.
• Experience managing capital budgets and executing technical strategies.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD and Microsoft Office.
• Willingness to travel to vendors, seminars, and other plants.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership to ensure plant ops run efficiently and reliably.
• Guide initiatives that maximize equipment uptime using OEE principles.
• Collaborate with Operations, Maintenance and cross-functional teams to solve technical challenges.
• Develop and lead plant-specific engineering and maintenance projects to meet KPIs.
• Manage site capital investment strategies and multi-year capital planning.

Skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Job description

Our client, a leader in the food manufacturing industry, is seeking a Sr. Plant Engineerto join their team. As a Sr. Plant Engineer, you will be part of the Engineering Department supporting plant operations and cross-functional teams. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong leadership, problem-solving skills, and a collaborative mindset, which will align successfully in the organization.

Job Title:Sr. Plant Engineer

Location:Cromwell, Kentucky

Pay Range:$130,000 - $150,000

What's the Job?

• Provide technical leadership to ensure plant operations run efficiently, reliably, and at peak performance.
• Guide engineering and operational initiatives that maximize equipment uptime and improve system reliability using OEE principles.
• Collaborate closely with Operations, Maintenance, and cross-functional teams to solve complex technical challenges and optimize processes.
• Develop and lead plant-specific engineering and maintenance projects to meet key performance goals.
• Manage site capital investment strategies, including developing budgets for future projects and multi-year capital planning.

What's Needed?

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in food manufacturing or a related industry.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or equivalent experience.
• Experience managing capital budgets and executing technical strategies.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, Microsoft Office tools, and general office equipment.
• Willingness to travel to vendors, seminars, other plants, and corporate offices as needed.

What's in it for me?

• Opportunity to lead impactful engineering initiatives in a dynamic environment.
• Full relocation assistance available to support your transition.
• Work in a collaborative and innovative team dedicated to continuous improvement.
• Contribute to a company committed to safety, quality, and operational excellence.
• Competitive salary package aligned with your expertise and experience.

Upon completion of waiting period consultants are eligible for:

• Medical and Prescription Drug Plans
• Vision Plan
• Health Savings Account
• Health Flexible Spending Account
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance
• Business Travel Insurance
• Weekly Pay