Plant Engineer at J.M. Smucker

New Orleans, Louisiana, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Food Manufacturing, ManufacturingIndustries

Requirements

Keen eye for detail
Ability to interface across disciplines and at all levels
Flexibility to work 100% on-site, Monday to Friday, with off shifts, weekends, and holidays when necessary

Responsibilities

Determine standards and policies for installation, modification, quality control, testing, inspection, and maintenance
Inspect plant and machinery to ensure optimum performance
Direct the maintenance of plant buildings and equipment
Schedule and plan production activities at the facility
Lead the engineering organization, including coaching and development of the engineering team, setting objectives, conducting performance appraisals, providing career coaching, cultural development, and ongoing performance management
Cultivate a positive working environment and model top safety and quality principles across the organization
Deliver projects to support safety, quality, and sustainability expectations
Manage relationships with key suppliers, including capital equipment, engineering, and construction
Interface with TSO and Chief Plant Engineering to prioritize work and allocate resources
Own and manage plant Capital Budget, track spending against budget, and manage accordingly
Develop the plant 5 Year Capital Plan, including establishment, maintenance, forecasting, and reporting Capital needs; work with Finance, Operations, and Technical Services Organization to align with Plant and SBA Masterplans
Lead the Initiative Management (IM) Pillar for the plant, including implementation of IM tools and coaching/development of plant resources
Support SBA and Company efforts in design and improvement of corporate project management systems, including IM Pillar team efforts
Ensure effective and efficient execution of projects across the plant; lead projects directly as required
In conjunction with SBA and Corporate engineering resources, select appropriate strategies for major projects
Manage project Capital and Expense spending; ensure finance standards are followed by project and startup leaders
Ensure proper purchasing standards are followed during execution of equipment specifications and requisitions; analyze spend trends and use data to improve systems
Ensure successful project start-ups using IM tools, including development of equipment standards & specifications, Factory Acceptance Testing protocol, and Commissioning protocol; coach engineering resources and project startup leaders
Participate in and provide technical feedback for new initiatives and product development; partner with R&D in new product development to ensure successful engineering and equipment selection
Maintain property records for site, including titles, deeds, and surveys
Manage document preparations for permits and permit records
Develop and maintain facilities master plans for maintenance (structural integrity) and improvements, including communal areas, roofs, HVAC, plumbing, sewers, floors, etc
Manage interface with Company Risk Management Manager and Insurance Provider (currently FM Global)
Manage the utilities department and systems at the plant; ensure proper maintenance of all utility equipment using Operations Excellence standards and PSM requirements
Lead the development of the plant Business Continuity Plan (BCP) to address personnel, property, facility, utility, and equipment needs after a business interruption
Own the plant BCP ongoing and make updates and revisions as necessary
Provide input to technical safety programs (Process)