Plant Engineering Leader - Safety, CAPEX & IT

Bridgestone; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Bridgestone Americas, Des Moines facility is a tire manufacturing plant running on a 24/5 schedule. The Engineering Services Manager or Plant Engineer leads engineering, maintenance and IT initiatives, procuring, designing and maintaining equipment to meet the plant mission.

The role requires strategic planning and communication with executive leadership. Responsibilities include safety oversight, quality standards, capital budgeting, and managing a large diverse team including contractors and

Responsibilities

• Provide a Safe and Environmentally Sound Work Environment - Monitor safety and environmental KPIs and create annual goals.
• Maintain Quality Standards - Educate and Develop all personnel in local and applicable corporate standard practices.
• Ensure Cost Effectiveness - Guides plant leaders through CAPEX budgeting process and annual operational budgets.
• Maintain Maintenance, Engineering and IT Objectives - Set annual goals and ensure factory business plan alignment.
• Provides Oversight for the Administration of Company and Contractor Teammates - Manage 38 staff, 106 hourly teammates and 45 contractors.

Job description

Bridgestone Americas, Des Moines facility is a tire manufacturing plant running on a 24/5 schedule. The Engineering Services Manager or Plant Engineer leads engineering, maintenance and IT initiatives, procuring, designing and maintaining equipment to meet the plant mission.

The role requires strategic planning and communication with executive leadership. Responsibilities include safety oversight, quality standards, capital budgeting, and managing a large diverse team including contractors and