Plant Engineering Manager

Hormel Foods

Papillion (NE)

On-site

USD 134,600 - 188,500

Full time

14 days+
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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary
Annual merit increases
Medical, dental, and vision benefits
401(k) and pension plans
Tuition assistance for children

Job summary

A leading food company in Papillion, NE, is seeking a Manager of Plant Engineering. The role involves managing plant assets and staff development, ensuring regulatory compliance, and overseeing maintenance budgets. Candidates should have a strong background in maintenance or engineering management with excellent leadership and communication skills. This position offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, including tuition assistance and retirement plans.

Qualifications

  • 10+ years in maintenance or engineering management roles.
  • Strong initiative and leadership skills.
  • Ability to work effectively in a diverse team environment.

Responsibilities

  • Manage installation and care of physical assets.
  • Develop staff through recruitment and training.
  • Prepare budgets for maintenance and improvement.

Skills

Leadership skills
Problem-solving skills
Communication skills
Organizational skills
Project management
Computer applications

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or technical field
CMRP certification

Tools

Enterprise Asset Management System (EAMS)

Job description

MANAGER OF PLANT ENGINEERING – Papillion, NE

To save time applying, Hormel Foods does not offer sponsorship of job applicants for employment-based visas for this position at this time.

Hormel Foods Corporation

ABOUT HORMEL FOODS — Inspired People. Inspired Food.™

Hormel Foods Corporation, based in Austin, Minnesota, is a global branded food company with approximately $12 billion in annual revenue across more than 80 countries worldwide. Its brands include Planters®, Skippy®, SPAM®, Hormel® Natural Choice®, Applegate®, Justin’s®, Wholly®, Hormel® Black Label®, Columbus®, Jennie-O® and more than 30 other beloved brands. The company is a member of the S&P 500 Index and the S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrats, was named one of the best companies to work for by U.S. News & World Report, one of America’s most responsible companies by Newsweek, recognized by TIME magazine as one of the World’s Best Companies, and has received numerous other awards and accolades for its corporate responsibility and community service efforts. The company lives by its purpose statement — Inspired People. Inspired Food.™ — to bring some of the world’s most trusted and iconic brands to tables across the globe. For more information, visit www.hormelfoods.com.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The person in this position:

  • Manages the installation and care of plant physical assets (building and equipment) so that the lifetime value of the Company's investment in these assets is optimized.
  • Manages the technical and professional development of all assigned staff. Working in conjunction with Corporate Engineering, the Manager of Plant Engineering participates in the recruitment, selection, coaching, appraisal, and development of engineering and maintenance personnel.
  • Utilizes the Company's Enterprise Asset Management System (Infor EAMS) and supports its use as a key management information tool.
  • Prepares budgets and implementation plans for maintenance, repair, capital, and reliability improvement expenditures (including the identification and management of necessary outside resources as appropriate). The Manager of Plant Engineering is accountable for adherence to various expense and capital budgets as assigned.
  • Works closely with all plant management and other plant personnel to ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local laws, statutes, codes, and regulations as well as internal Company policies.
  • Directs the operation and maintenance of all plant utilities systems, leads plant energy management efforts, and supports Sustainability initiatives for the facility.
  • Provides engineering input and oversight of plant / facility protection programs including regular inspection of buildings, fire protection systems, and security equipment.
  • Effectively manages and controls costs associated with the use of outside contractors. Adheres to contractor compliance in regard to security, food safety and people safety policies.
QUALIFICATIONS

Required

  • A strong pattern of initiative.
  • Highly developed leadership and teamwork skills.
  • Proven problem-solving and decision-making skills.
  • Well-developed written and verbal communication skills.
  • Excellent organizational and project management skills.
  • Ability to work effectively in a diverse team environment.
  • Ability to prioritize and balance many tasks simultaneously.
  • Strong working knowledge of basic computer applications with the ability to master EAMS software.
  • Previously obtained CMRP (Certified Maintenance and Reliability Professional) or ability to achieve certification in 18 months or less.
  • Applicants must not now, or at any time in the future, require employer sponsorship for a work visa.
  • Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States for any employer.

Preferred

  • Minimum ten years' experience in maintenance or engineering management roles to include Plant Engineering Manager or Maintenance Manager of 350,000+ sq. ft. facility or similar.
  • A bachelor's degree in engineering or other technical field.
  • Successful completion of one week ammonia refrigeration training with CARO certification.
LOCATION

Papillion, NE

BENEFITS

Hormel Foods offers an excellent benefits package. Competitive base salary plus bonus, annual merit increase performance reviews, medical, dental, vision, non-contributory pension, 401(k), stock purchase plan, relocation assistance, paid vacation, FREE two-year community/technical college tuition for children of employees, and more.

The base pay range for this position $134,600 to $188,500 per year; however, actual compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to job-related knowledge, skills set, level of experience, and specific office location.

At Hormel we invite difference and diversity in all aspects. We offer a space of support, understanding, and community. We are committed to the journey! Learn more about our progress here: https://www.hormelfoods.com/about/diversity-and-inclusion/

Hormel Foods provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race; color; sex; gender identity; sexual orientation; religious practices and observances; national origin; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; status as a protected veteran or spouse/family member of a protected veteran; or disability.

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