Senior Plant Engineer

Ethos•Mason City, IA

15h

About The Position

As the leader of the maintenance and engineering department in a fast-paced plant, the Senior Plant Engineer will be at the forefront of maintaining top-tier building and equipment performance.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited four-year college or university in Engineering or related field and 8+ years’ relevant experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience, required.
2+ years of demonstrated experience in team management/development or project leadership is required
Food Manufacturing experience.
Change Management experience.
High level of leadership skills, organizational planning, teamwork, analytical reasoning, and adaptability.
Possesses advanced technical skills in the mechanical/electrical fields (e.g. PLCs, instrumentation, mechanical engineering, etc.) and is able to lead resource planning efforts in a large manufacturing environment.
Thorough knowledge of maintenance systems, work order process, preventive/predictive maintenance, TPM, etc.
Ability to use exposure monitoring equipment, interpret and communicate results.
Demonstrated knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel and Word.

Responsibilities

Responsible for capital projects from concept to completion.
Manage and schedule all project elements to ensure minimal disruption to plant operations, delivering projects on time, on budget, and without compromising safety, food safety, or environmental standards.
Lead the charge in developing and implementing cutting-edge maintenance systems that keep our plant operating at peak performance.
Help drive Preventive and Predictive Maintenance, TPM, and other high-impact strategies, ensuring optimal scheduling that maximizes task completion with minimal downtime.
Manage the maintenance team by delegating tasks, enforcing policies, and guiding work assignments.
Drive continuous improvement by developing and tracking Key Performance Indicators that measure the success of the maintenance function.