Assistant Plant Engineer

Are you looking to make a career change to an exciting company? This exciting opportunity as an Assistant Plant Manager offers a competitive salary plus an excellent benefits package including medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, paid PTO etc. Does this position match your future career goals? Then this role could be the right fit for you. Responsibilities: Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair bakery production equipment, including packaging systems, conveyors, ovens, boilers, refrigeration units, and related machinery. Oversee and perform maintenance and repairs on hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical, and PLC-controlled systems. Set up and configure a wide range of production equipment such as wrapping machines, gas-fired ovens, fryers, dough mixers, batching and scaling systems, boilers, freezers, and conveyor systems. Lead and execute routine equipment setup, maintenance, and repair activities to ensure optimal performance. Develop, maintain, and monitor preventive maintenance (PM) schedules. Verify completion and quality of preventive maintenance tasks; train and coach maintenance staff on proper PM procedures. Ensure accurate documentation, reporting, and recordkeeping of maintenance activities. Perform and supervise general facility maintenance and related operational tasks. Support and participate in on-the-job training initiatives for maintenance personnel. Interpret and work from blueprints, schematics, and mechanical drawings. Maintain a safe, clean, and sanitary work environment in compliance with safety standards. Communicate equipment downtime and operational issues to senior leadership, including the Chief Engineer and Plant Manager. Ensure all equipment operates efficiently and complies with OSHA regulations. Lead troubleshooting efforts related to equipment failures, reliability concerns, throughput issues, quality deviations, and environmental compliance. Provide coaching, feedback, and performance guidance to team members to promote productivity and teamwork. Review and validate maintenance logs and work records completed by hourly staff. Qualifications: Minimum of 5 years of experience in a maintenance leadership or management role. Prior experience managing within a unionized environment is highly preferred. 2-5+ years of hands-on experience troubleshooting and repairing industrial machinery. Strong knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics, electrical systems, conveyors, refrigeration, boilers, and electronic systems. Proficiency in PLC troubleshooting and diagnostics. Experience with maintenance planning and scheduling. Knowledge of predictive and preventive maintenance methodologies. Familiarity with Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS). Experience conducting risk assessments and applying root cause failure analysis tools Benefits: Medical Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance 401K Paid Time Off Direct Hire Salary: $75K-$90K annually Ask for: Deb Job Id: 26186 Ajulia Executive Search is a New Jersey based Executive Search Firm specializing in retained searches in multiple sectors, including Manufacturing, Finance, IT, Legal, and Pharmaceutical. We have a nationwide client base and offer services in temporary and direct hire placements. #ZR #Monster #Talroo #IH Employment Type: Full Time