Senior Plant Engineer — Food Manufacturing & TPM Excellence

Ilocatum

Mason City (IA)

On-site

USD 125,000 - 155,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Ilocatum seeks a Plant Engineer in Mason City, IA to lead maintenance and engineering in a fast-paced food manufacturing plant. You will oversee capital projects, improve equipment reliability, and drive TPM and predictive maintenance to keep lines running.

You will manage a team, implement cutting-edge maintenance systems, and ensure safety and quality. The role requires a Bachelor's in Engineering and 8+ years in manufacturing, including 2+ years leadership.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or related field, plus 8+ years of relevant experience.
2+ years in team management or project leadership.
Food Manufacturing experience.
Change Management experience.
Strong leadership, planning, teamwork, analytical reasoning and adaptability.
Advanced technical skills in mechanical/electrical fields (PLCs, instrumentation).
Knowledge of maintenance systems, work orders, preventive/predictive maintenance, TPM.
Ability to use exposure monitoring equipment, interpret results.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel and Word.
Strong communication and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

Lead capital projects from concept to completion.
Schedule and manage project elements to minimize disruption and stay on budget while meeting safety standards.
Develop and implement advanced maintenance systems for peak performance.
Drive preventive and predictive maintenance and TPM.
Lead and develop the maintenance team; delegate tasks and enforce policies.
Provide short- and long-term solutions to daily operational issues.
Track KPIs to measure maintenance effectiveness.