Manager II, Plant Engineering

Why Grande?

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With more than 80 years of crafting “The Finest Italian Cheeses That Money Can Buy”, Grande is a leader in the industry! Whether partnering with independent pizzerias from coast-to-coast to ensure they’re delivering the very best pizza to their customers or assisting our food manufacturing partners in delivering specialty whey ingredient solutions, our commitment to quality can’t be matched. While Grande’s reputation of excellence in the market is important, we believe our commitment to our workplace and community culture is of equal merit – our Associates come first at Grande. To complement our industry-leading benefits, Grande puts an emphasis on your career growth opportunities, while always promoting a positive work / life balance and supporting the communities in which we live and work. If you want to learn more about our company – what we do and how we go about it – or learn more about our beautiful, state-of-the-art corporate headquarters, visit www.grande.com.

Did we convince you yet? If not check out our unique benefits :

Low-cost onsite health clinics.

Free onsite fitness center.

Free healthy snacks throughout facility.

Health and wellness reimbursement program.

Associate cheese purchasing program.

Two-year mentorship program.

Paid Paternal Leave.

Job Summary

Are you a visionary leader with a passion for engineering excellence? We are looking for a dynamic Manager II, Plant Engineering to lead our talented team and drive our Brownsville & Rubicon facilities to new heights. In this role you will be responsible for leading and managing engineering teams to achieve project goals, capital plans, and strategic initiatives. Additionally, you will use your technical expertise coupled with the ability to coach Associates (employees) successfully while overseeing multiple projects to shape the future of our engineering processes, ensuring our plant runs smoothly, efficiently, and safely.

What you need to be considered for the role :

4 Year / Bachelors Degree in a related Engineering discipline required.

Bachelor's Degree and 12 years of related engineering experience; or Master's Degree and 10 years of related engineering experience required.

Knowledge of USDA, FDA, OSHA and environmental regulations, codes, and standards.

Highly skilled in troubleshooting, diagnosing problems and recommending improvements.

Strong planning and prioritization skills, innovation, multi-tasking, goal setting, analytical skills, adaptable, continuously looking to raise the bar for progress.

Ability to understand, influence, drive, and negotiate with internal and external customers.

Strong written, verbal and presentation skills.

Advanced PC skills including Windows, Microsoft Office Suite and Engineering and design software.

Advanced knowledge in mathematical concepts such as fractions, ratios, value analysis, thermodynamics, to resolve engineering designs and problems.

Ability / willingness to travel