Senior Plant Engineering Manager – Bakery

Paylocity; Louisville (CO); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Flexible scheduling

Weekly take-home bread

Job summary

Izzio Artisan Bakery in Louisville is seeking a Plant Engineering Manager to lead the engineering department and ensure efficient manufacturing operations. You will supervise a team, coordinate maintenance and outside contractors, drive cost improvements, and ensure safety and GMP compliance.

This role reports to the Director of Plant Engineering and requires a strong background in plant/industrial engineering.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or a minimum of 8 years of experience in the manufacturing engineering field, required. A minimum of 3 years of food manufacturing experience is required.
• Strong supervisory and leadership skills. Prior experience managing teams of hourly technicians (minimum 8).
• Thorough understanding of plant engineering, industrial engineering, and tooling.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software to prepare budgets and records.
• Able to thrive in a constantly changing environment.
• Maintain regular, consistent attendance & punctuality. Must have a flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Able to communicate clearly with others while maintaining a positive working environment.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with other manufacturing managers and leadership to set and assess priorities across teams.
• Assists in the assessment of cost effectiveness and feasibility of manufacturing processes; implements recommendations to reduce costs and improve efficiency.
• Supervises maintenance operations, ensuring all work is performed accurately and according to quality and safety standards.
• Manages equipment preventive maintenance program. Ensures that employees within the maintenance department are effectively utilizing a preventive maintenance system.
• Assists in the coordination of all outside contractors on jobs in plant. Monitors the performance of all outside contractors with respect to time, scope, cost, and compliance with GMP’s and quality assurance.
• Troubleshooting complex industrial systems.
• Management of parts inventory and purchasing needs. Monitors inventory to ensure accuracy.
• Works closely with QA and regulatory agencies for plant inspections.
• Assists the Assistant Director of Plant Engineering and/or other appropriate leadership with programs, activities, and responsibilities of the maintenance department.
• Ensures compliance with health and safety laws, regulations, and guidelines, including EPA and OSHA requirements.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Job description

Izzio Artisan Bakery in Louisville is seeking a Plant Engineering Manager to lead the engineering department and ensure efficient manufacturing operations. You will supervise a team, coordinate maintenance and outside contractors, drive cost improvements, and ensure safety and GMP compliance.

This role reports to the Director of Plant Engineering and requires a strong background in plant/industrial engineering.