Plant Engineer

Plant Engineer Mason City, IA | $125,000 to $155,000 per year plus bonusA food manufacturing plant is hiring a Plant Engineer to lead its maintenance and engineering department, oversee capital projects, and drive maintenance system improvements that keep production running efficiently. This role leads engineering activities to keep the facility operating with modern, well maintained equipment and processes, and manages a team responsible for plant maintenance.Schedule Full time.Compensation $125,000 to $155,000 per year, plus bonus, based on experience.What You'll Do The Plant Engineer will own capital projects from concept to completion, managing and scheduling project elements to minimize disruption to plant operations while delivering projects on time, on budget, and in compliance with safety, food safety, and environmental standards. This person will develop and implement maintenance systems that keep the plant operating at a high level, including Preventive and Predictive Maintenance and TPM strategies, with scheduling that maximizes task completion while minimizing downtime. The role includes managing the maintenance team by delegating tasks, enforcing policies, and guiding work assignments, as well as providing both short term fixes and long term solutions to operational challenges through troubleshooting, problem analysis, and equipment failure response. This person will also develop and track Key Performance Indicators to measure the success of the maintenance function and drive continuous improvement.Required QualificationsBachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field and 8+ years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience2+ years of demonstrated experience in team management, team development, or project leadershipFood manufacturing experienceAdvanced technical skills in mechanical and electrical fields, including PLCs, instrumentation, and mechanical engineeringThorough knowledge of maintenance systems, the work order process, and preventive/predictive maintenance including TPMKnowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel and WordStrong written and oral communication skillsPreferred QualificationsChange management experienceExperience using exposure monitoring equipment and interpreting and communicating resultsExperience leading resource planning in a large manufacturing environmentCompensation and Benefits$125,000 to $155,000 per year, plus bonusMedical, dental, and vision insurance 401k retirement plan Paid time off To apply, submit your resume for consideration.