Plant Engineering Manager

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

Plant Engineering Manager

Stuttgart, Arkansas, US

Job Type: Full Time

SAFETY SENSITIVE POSITION

Job Summary

The Plant Engineering Manager will direct engineering and maintenance teams within the rice milling operations. This position will work with the operations team to keep processes efficient while helping maintain safety and food safety. Responsible for both capital budgets and repair expenses.

Basic Qualifications

• Must possess a minimum of B.S. in Mechanical Engineering or Agricultural Biological related field from a 4-year accredited university or college.
• Must possess good verbal and written communication skills
• Must possess working knowledge of computers.
• Must be willing and able to travel as needed. Most travel is withing 150-mile radius of main office.
• Must be willing and able to bend, stoop, twist, turn, push, pull and crawl throughout the day.
• Must be willing and able to ride man-lifts.
• Must be willing and able to climb to and work at heights up to 200 feet.
• Must be willing and able to work in hot and cold temperatures for long periods of time.
• Must be at least 21 years of age to drive a company vehicle.
• Must be willing and able to wear required PPE (Personal Protective Equipment).
• Must be willing and able to follow safety and food safety policies.
• Other duties as requested by manager.

Preferences

• Knowledge and use of Microsoft programs, spreadsheets, database, scheduling programs, PLC's and familiarity with current drafting software.
• Previous experience with Computerized Maintenance Management Systems.
• 2 Years of Engineering or Maintenance Management experience.

We are an Equal Employment/Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by phone at [phone] or email at [e-mail] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this e-mail address.