Plant Engineering Lead: Milling & Safety

Producers Rice; Stuttgart (AR); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Producers Rice in Stuttgart, Arkansas, is seeking a Plant Engineering Manager to direct engineering and maintenance teams in our rice milling operations. You will partner with operations to improve efficiency while upholding safety and food safety standards.

The role oversees capital budgets and repair expenses, implements CMMS practices, and mentors staff to ensure reliable equipment performance in a compliant, HACCP-driven environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in mechanical engineering or related field.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Willing to travel within ~150 miles of the main office.
• Experience with CMMS and drafting software preferred.
• Knowledge of safety and food safety policies.

Responsibilities

• Direct engineering and maintenance teams for rice milling operations.
• Collaborate with operations to improve process efficiency and safety.
• Manage capital budgets and repair expenses.
• Maintain safety and food safety compliance programs.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

Leadership

Budgeting

Communication skills

Travel ability

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Agricultural Biological related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Drafting software

CMMS

Job description

Producers Rice in Stuttgart, Arkansas, is seeking a Plant Engineering Manager to direct engineering and maintenance teams in our rice milling operations. You will partner with operations to improve efficiency while upholding safety and food safety standards.

The role oversees capital budgets and repair expenses, implements CMMS practices, and mentors staff to ensure reliable equipment performance in a compliant, HACCP-driven environment.