Plant Engineer

Manufacturing Plant Engineer

The Manufacturing Plant Engineer is responsible for designing, developing, and implementing manufacturing processes and equipment in a plant environment. This role will work with cross-functional teams to ensure the plant operates efficiently, and all production goals are met. This is a consolidated role with key responsibilities that include Plant Engineering, TPM/Maintenance Systems Management, Project Management and Facilities Management.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Design and implement manufacturing processes
• Equipment selection and installation
• Maintenance and repair
• Manages the site technical resources (e.g., people equipment and facilities) to ensure efficient and effective processes to improve business results
• Quality control
• Safety and Environmental compliance
• Prepares and/or provides reports for Environmental, Health and Safety areas and submits to regulatory agencies as required
• Champions site Sustainability action plans and is actively engaged in the work
• Training and development
• Cost reduction
• Continuous improvement
• Lead TPM initiatives
• Project management

Bachelors Degree in Engineering or other related technical field. 5-10 experience in engineering or technical leadership role in a manufacturing environment. Prefer at least 5 years working in a cGMP environment and leading hygienic improvements. Experienced in Personal Care and/or other regulated manufacturing environment is a definite plus. Experience developing, leading and implementing TPM and/or Lean Manufacturing systems in a manufacturing environment is a definite plus. Direct experience interacting with regulatory inspectors such as FDA and ISO, preferred. Experience effectively managing people and teams. Mechanical aptitude and equipment troubleshooting skills is a must.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Ability to coach, teach and develop your people is a must
• Excellent organizational and verbal/written communication skills
• Excellent verbal and written English Language capability
• Demonstrated strong collaboration skills ability to work cross functionally to meet business needs and implement improvements
• Demonstrated Influential Leadership skills
• Demonstrate strong computer skills in Excel, Word, Outlook
• Must be able to work weekends, as necessary
• Must be able to travel up to 15% of the time
• Demonstrated skills coaching and developing others

Why is This a Great Opportunity:

This company is smaller and privately owned. It manufactures OTC pharmaceutical products and cosmetics. This is one of two plants.