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Plant Engineer

Zentis North America LLC

Plymouth, IN

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JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
AutoCAD, Bakery, Chemical Engineering, Continuous Improvement, Corrective Action, Cost Estimates, Cross-Functional, Engineering, Equipment Maintenance/Repair, Food Production, Heat Transfer, Industrial Engineering, Industry Standards, Maintain Compliance, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Operations, Operational Support, People Management, Performance Management, Plant Management, Problem Solving Skills, Process Analysis, Project/Program Management, Pumps, Refrigeration, Root Cause Analysis, Safety Compliance, Staff Development, Staff Training, Technical Leadership, Technical Writing, Water Treatment
LOCATION
Plymouth, IN
POSTED
3 days ago
At Zentis - We are Fruit Masters!

Zentis is Europe's number one fruit processing company and one of the leading brand manufacturers of jams, sweets, and custard-based desserts. The Company's North America operations are located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and Plymouth, Indiana, where we produce fruit and dairy preparations for a variety of customers including yogurt, ice cream and bakery manufacturers.

We are seeking a Plant Engineer for our Philadelphia location. This person will lead engineering activities and support operations with a focus on management of plant equipment and utility infrastructure to ensure efficient, safe, and high-quality manufacturing operations and successful execution of operation projects.

Primary Responsibilities:
  • Management of equipment including installation, maintenance plans, and decommissioning.
  • Regular equipment inspection to ensure the designed operation performance is being met.
  • Ensure equipment compliance with safety and industry standards.
  • Analyze production processes to identify bottlenecks and implement new/modify existing equipment to increase production performance.
  • Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions for equipment failures or process deviations.
  • Collaborate with maintenance and operations teams to minimize downtime.
  • Key stakeholder for engineering projects from concept and design to implementation.
  • Prepare technical documentation, project timelines, and cost estimates.
  • Coordinate with cross-functional teams in Production, Quality, Maintenance, and IT as well as with the including Global Central Engineering team headquartered in Germany.
  • Provide technical guidance to maintenance team on appropriate PM plans and equipment repairs.
  • Training of plant staff on equipment operation and correct setpoints.
  • Promote a culture of innovation, safety, and continuous improvement.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
Formal Education Required:
  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Chemical or Industrial Engineering.
  • 5+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment with preference in food manufacturing.
Specific Experience and Key Knowledge Requirements:
  • Strong understanding of mechanical systems (pumps, mixing, heat transfer).
  • Understanding of steam, refrigeration, compressed air, and water treatment systems.
  • AutoCAD experience
  • Excellent problem-solving, communication, and project management skills.
  • Decision-making, management and development of employees, problem solving, flexibility.


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Zentis North America LLC