Manager, Plant Engineering (WW)

Company: Purcell International Group
Location: Salt Lake City
Posted on: May 26, 2023

Job Description:

Fast-growing $1 Billion Nutritional Food Products Manufacturer Company seeking a fast track Plant Engineering Manager based in Salt Lake City, Utah area. This is a very visible and key role within the company that will have a major impact on the business so the exceptional performer will be earmarked for succession planning. This position will be based in their Salt Lake City facility and our client is committed to hiring the best of the best so the total compensation package being offered will reflect that. Under the direction of the Director of operations, the Plant Engineering Manager is responsible for overall management of the Engineering function to produce high quality nutritional supplements with maximum operating effectiveness and safety as well as all Engineering responsibilities. This role is a critical member of the Plant Management Team and is responsible for the repair and maintenance of all plant and facility equipment as well as the technical direction of the engineering Staff. This position is also responsible for adhering to the Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMPs) that are in effect, assuring the safety, quality and quantity of product produced. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/JOB DUTIES:
Manage and lead the Engineering department to ensure that the plant runs at optimal efficiency
Oversee and direct Engineering projects including line modifications and line installs
Provide guidance, direction, and motivation to Maintenance and Operations Associates to encourage ownership of results at the Associate and team level
Manage critical components of Total Productive Maintenance, including the Centerline program, Preventive Maintenance programs, parts and storeroom operations, Clean/Inspect/Lubricate programs, etc.
Create a culture of an integrated approach to maintenance, based on teamwork and cooperation operating teams and Maintenance Associates
Ensure compliance with food safety, quality, safety, regulatory requirements, and cGMP guidelines
Adhere to international standards specific to the GFSI being followed by the facility.
Ensures all associates receive proper training, such as GMP, SOP, Safety, and Operations
Monitors associate performance and provides coaching and training as required
Performs other duties as assigned
As necessary, performs other related functions of which the above are representative.
A Bachelor degree in mechanical or electrical engineering is strongly preferred.
An alternative, relevant engineering degree (e.g. chemical engineering) may be potentially acceptable credential for a candidate with professional experience that very closely matches the role.
Supervisory/management experience in Manufacturing or Packaging in the pharmaceutical, food processing or HBA industry preferred
Detailed knowledge of mechanical and electrical machine repair, preventative maintenance, HVAC, as well as the safe and efficient operation of plant utilities such as boilers and chillers is required.
Background in the food, drug or nutritional industry is preferred.
Knowledge of GMPs which are the basic minimum requirements and practices for food manufacturers to follow. GMPs can be defined as the operational requirements necessary to enable a food business to produce food safely. They are guidelines that the manufacturing environment is appropriate for manufacturing safe product.

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