Plant Engineer

TreeHouse Foods • Manawa, WI

3d • $86,100 - $129,100 • Onsite

About The Position

The Plant Engineer supports operations at TreeHouse Foods’ Manawa, Wisconsin facility, which manufactures dry blend products. The role collaboratively develops, plans, and executes the plant capital strategy in alignment with business unit priorities. It leads cross-functional teams to deliver capital projects, improve operational efficiency, ensure regulatory compliance, and support site-wide safety, food quality, and environmental sustainability goals.

The Plant Engineer plans, scopes, obtains approval for, and implements projects aligned with the site’s master capital plan. The role manages project delivery, budgets, schedules, commissioning, qualification, verification, safety, and cash flow; applies Capital Initiative Management processes; and communicates with stakeholders. It also provides technical support and troubleshooting, leads root cause failure analysis, maintains technical drawings and records, and partners with site and center engineering teams and other functions to achieve strategic and operational goals. This is a full-time, on-site position.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• At least 5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Familiarity with Lean Capital Initiative Management processes and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Strong project management, problem-solving, and technical troubleshooting skills.
• Demonstrated problem-solving, leadership, and analytical skills.
• Experience creating, executing, and monitoring manufacturing technical standards and procedures.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Nice To Haves

• Consumer packaged goods or food and beverage experience.
• Knowledge of Lean and Six Sigma techniques and tools.
• Experience using a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS); SAP Plant Maintenance knowledge is a plus.
• Formal project management training or certification.
• CADD proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Plan, scope, obtain approval for, and implement projects aligned with the site’s master capital plan and business priorities.
• Lead multiple projects and ensure on-time, on-budget delivery.
• Manage assigned capital projects, including safety, scope adherence, commissioning, qualification, verification, timelines, cash flow, and budget tracking.
• Follow Capital Initiative Management processes and maintain consistent communication with stakeholders and teams.
• Partner with the capital sourcing manager to develop and execute procurement strategies.
• Manage site technical drawings and document retention.
• Provide on-site troubleshooting and technical support for critical operational issues.
• Lead root cause failure analysis and implement engineered solutions.
• Work with site leadership, Quality, EHS, Supply Planning, R&D, Maintenance, Finance, and IT to deliver strategic and operational goals.
• Collaborate with the center engineering team to execute large-scale projects.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives in safety, environmental impact, food safety, and cost efficiency.
• Identify and implement solutions that improve employee safety, environmental outcomes, food quality, equipment reliability, and operational costs.
• Serve as the site Initiative Management Pillar Leader and ensure alignment with Lean Capital processes.
• Develop business case scopes, schedules, and estimates for new project ideas and secure their inclusion in the capital plan.

Benefits

• 401(k) program with a 5% employer match and immediate 100% vesting upon enrollment.
• Paid time off, including four weeks of vacation, five sick days, parental leave, and 11 company holidays, including two floating holidays.
• Paid training.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Educational platform with more than 10,000 free courses.
• Wellness and employee assistance programs.
• Benefits eligibility from the first day of employment.
• Employee Resource Groups and opportunities to participate in a team-oriented culture.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level