Highlights
This structure aligns well with the existing Plant Engineer.docx , where the Plant Engineer independently leads projects from concept through completion, develops scopes and estimates, manages schedules, validates equipment, works with vendors, and is responsible for delivering projects on time and budget without safety, food safety, or environmental issues. This position is designed for an early-career engineer who will develop practical plant engineering and project management capability while working closely with experienced engineers, Operations, Maintenance Technical Services, EHS, FSQA, contractors, and equipment suppliers.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Massillon, OH |
| Job Type | Part-time |
| Industry | Food and Beverage Production |
| Company Size | 2,500 to 4,999 employees |
| Year Founded | 1920 |
| Website | http://www.freshmark.com/ |
Description
Fresh Mark, based in Northeast Ohio, is looking for an Associate Plant Engineer to join our Massillon facility. Candidates should have demonstrated hands-on project manager delivering project scope from concept to closure on-time and on-budget, scheduling work to promote maximum amount completed with minimal plant downtime, resulting in higher plant efficiency.
Position Summary
The Associate Plant Engineer supports engineering, capital improvement, equipment installation, and process optimization projects within the manufacturing facility. This position is designed for an early-career engineer who will develop practical plant engineering and project management capability while working closely with experienced engineers, Operations, Maintenance Technical Services, EHS, FSQA, contractors, and equipment suppliers.The Associate Plant Engineer will initially support defined portions of projects rather than independently managing major capital projects. As experience and technical competency develop, the position will progress toward ownership of smaller capital projects and increasingly complex engineering assignments.This structure aligns well with the existing Plant Engineer.docx, where the Plant Engineer independently leads projects from concept through completion, develops scopes and estimates, manages schedules, validates equipment, works with vendors, and is responsible for delivering projects on time and budget without safety, food safety, or environmental issues. [Plant Engineer | Word], [Re: Projec...Candidate | Outlook]Key Accountabilities
- Assist Plant Engineers and Project Engineers with the planning and execution of capital and plant improvement projects.
- Support development of project scopes, equipment specifications, layouts, cost estimates, schedules, and implementation plans.
- Coordinate assigned project activities with Operations, Maintenance, contractors, vendors, and other plant departments.
- Track project schedules, budgets, purchase requirements, action items, and project documentation.
- Participate in equipment installations, commissioning, start-up, and project closeout.
- Develop the capability to independently manage smaller, clearly defined capital projects.
- Spend significant time on the manufacturing floor developing knowledge of production equipment, processes, utilities, and facility systems.
- Assist with engineering analysis of equipment and manufacturing processes
Required
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Agricultural Engineering, or a closely related engineering discipline.
- 0-3 years of engineering experience, including internships, co-ops, manufacturing experience, or project work.
- Basic understanding of mechanical and/or electrical systems.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, equipment manuals, and specifications.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and project documentation tools.
- Ability to work effectively on the manufacturing floor and collaborate across departments.
Preferred
- Internship, co-op, or professional experience in food manufacturing, consumer packaged goods, high-speed manufacturing, or another regulated production environment.
- Exposure to AutoCAD or similar engineering/design software.
- Familiarity with capital projects, equipment installations, preventive maintenance, manufacturing utilities, or process improvement.
- Exposure to Lean Manufacturing, continuous improvement, root cause analysis, or similar methodologies.
- Strong interpersonal, technical and presentation skills required.
- Work Authorization: Applicants must be legally authorized for employment in the United States without need for current or future employer-sponsored work authorization.
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We invite you to be part of our exciting team and rapidly growing business.
Fresh Mark provides an excellent work environment and comprehensive benefits including paid vacations and holidays, educational assistance and reimbursement, health care with low premiums and deductibles, vision, 401K with company match and more.
About Fresh Mark, Inc.
At Fresh Mark, people come first. It’s not just a slogan; it is engrained in the fabric of who we are and what we work to achieve every day. The cornerstone of our culture is based on a foundation of taking care of all our employees on every level. As a team member here, you will be given the tools, leadership, and support to grow in your knowledge and career and as a leader yourself.
Owned and made in the USA for more than 100 years, Fresh Mark’s Sugardale brand takes a personal approach to making great tasting high-quality meats. For a century, we’ve been dedicated to making the best products, the best way. Made with top quality ingredients and workmanship, Sugardale supplies bacon, ham, hot dogs, sliced lunch meats, pepperoni and salami and other specialty meat items with annual sales of more than $1 billion.
Fresh Mark welcomes all interested people to apply for job opportunities in our company. We pride ourselves in being a diverse company and we consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital or veteran status, disability or any legally protected status.
All applicants applying for positions with Fresh Mark must accept the Employment Application Consent Form to continue their candidacy. Instructions to comply can be found in your application confirmation e-mail.
Fresh Mark is a drug-free workplace.
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About Company
For nearly a century, Fresh Mark has been a leading supplier of smoked and processed meats to the retail and food service industries. Our commitment to quality and safety has enabled us to grow from a regional provider to a nationwide supplier of bacon, ham, wieners, deli and luncheon meats, dry sausage and other specialty meat items. Fresh Mark’s customers include major grocery chains, well-known restaurants and food service operators throughout the country. Many of our products are also distributed and enjoyed internationally.
As one of the largest private companies in the industry, our expertise, quality manufacturing and innovative product and service offerings also rank Fresh Mark among the top 40 of the nation’s leading 150 meat and poultry companies as measured by National Provisioner magazine. However, our true measures of success are our customers. For years our growing base of loyal customers has come to rely on the quality, safety and consistency of Fresh Mark’s Sugardale® and Superior’s Brand® Meats products. These partnerships and inherent trust are at the very core of our past, present and future.