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Plant Engineering Director (Remote) - PA/OH
Plant Engineering Director (Remote) - PA/OHPennsylvania Staffing • Lebanon, PA, US
Plant Engineering Director (Remote) - PA / OH

Plant Engineering Director (Remote) - PA / OH

Pennsylvania Staffing • Lebanon, PA, US
1 day ago
Job type
  • Full-time
  • Remote
Job description

Plant Engineering Director (Remote)

Dairy Farmers of America (DFA), Dairy Brands, a dairy marketing cooperative owned by more than 12,500 family farmers, is looking for a Plant Engineering Director (Remote) position. We manufacture a variety of dairy products, including cheese, butter, fluid milk, ice cream, dairy ingredients, and more, under well-known and established regional brands. We are passionate about delivering the simple pleasures of dairy to people everywhere, straight from our family farm-owners.

As the position is remote, the Plant Engineering Director will travel 60-70% and support our Mideast Region. The preferred candidate should reside in Pennsylvania and / or Ohio.

Job Duties and Responsibilities :

  • Serve as an internal expert on manufacturing engineering and design related issues or opportunities
  • Work cross-functionally with plant management and engineers to develop priorities that ensure direct alignment with manufacturing and division objectives
  • Continually strive to reduce facility and manufacturing operating costs by providing best option technical solutions and / or utilizing best method analyses towards improving internal systems
  • Utilize best practices across locations to drive continuous improvement for equipment reliability and maintenance department cost controls
  • Assist in the direction and planning of capital budgets
  • Evaluate major capital projects to ensure the best approach and method is used to efficiently spend capital funds
  • Lead and / or oversee the planning, design, procurement, installation, start-up, and training for all capital projects
  • Complete preliminary and final design of production lines and new equipment
  • Develop preliminary cost estimates for production of new or modified products for marketing and sales teams
  • Professionally develop plant engineers and maintenance managers
  • Maintain current and broad knowledge to ensure accurate engineering support to management and plant staff
  • Ensure all plant environmental policies and procedures reflect current DFA guidelines and regulatory requirements and proper reporting is completed
  • Follow all DFA good manufacturing practices (GMP) and work in a manner consistent with all corporate regulatory, food safety, quality, and sanitation requirements

Benefits :

  • Health and welfare benefits begin 1st of the month after start date
  • 401(k) with company contribution - 100% vested at day one of eligibility
  • Competitive pay ($165,000 - $195,000)
  • Paid vacation and holidays
  • Career growth opportunities
  • Comprehensive healthcare benefits
  • Service recognition and employee rewards
  • Employee referral program
  • Tuition reimbursement

    • Requirements :

  • Undergraduate degree in engineering or related curriculum or technical training in related mechanical or electrical studies (or equivalent combination of education and experience)
  • 10 or more years of progressive engineering, maintenance, or related experience in a food manufacturing environment that includes team or project leadership experience, environmental compliance experience, PLC programming, and capital project and budget management experience
  • Certification and / or license - may be required during course of employment

    • Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :

  • Strong knowledge of architectural, mechanical, electrical, and process production engineering
  • Ability to lead multiple and complex projects or initiatives
  • Excellent analytical and problem solving skills
  • Strong skill in critical thinking, analysis, mathematical calculations, and statistical evaluations
  • Ability to communicate and translate complex technical topics into easy to understand concepts
  • Ability to establish effective relationships and independently manage those relations with all levels of internal staff and external customers, business partners, and vendors
  • Ability to handle challenging or conflict situations with tact and professionalism
  • Ability to effectively lead others through change
  • Must be able to read, write and speak English

    • Reporting to this Position : None

    An Equal Opportunity Employer including Disabled / Veterans

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