Plant Engineering Manager

Role Purpose:

Effective utilization of all Electrical Mechanical Engineering skills to improve our operations, machinery, controls, through the installation of upgrades in PLC, pump controls, systems controls, diagnostics and troubleshooting to improve the daily operation of a High Quality Foam Production and Fabrication Plant.                                                                                   

Responsibilities:

• Manage projects assigned by management       
• Manage engineering and maintenance budgets
• Oversees ERMs initiatives                    
• Participate in all new equipment evaluations and recommendations                                                       
• Working knowledge of Hydraulic, Pneumatic, and Mechanical systems                                                  
• High level of adaptability and foresight for innovative approaches to problem solutions                                   
• Ability to understand and communicate the priorities of our operations                                                   
• Identification of problem, analysis, and the institution of corrective actions
• Assist and/or coordinate complex system of troubleshooting efforts
• PLC Programming, Diagnostics, Troubleshooting and Repair                                                                 
• Upgrade current electrical equipment and services                                                                               
• Diagnostic of machinery electrical problems                                                                                          
• Design and development of machine control systems to improve operation and reliability                      
• Provide input, supervision, and execution of various new equipment installations and integrations     
• Supervise hourly employees in the execution of their daily duties and contractors during equipment installations 
• Formulate and recommend electrical / mechanical improvements and modifications to achieve optimum efficiency      
• Participation in all new product/process installations                                                                             
• Proposal and purchase of necessary equipment                                                                       
• Maintain a safe and clean environment for all employees while enforcing GMP's and good housekeeping      
• Serve as coach and mentor to Employee Involvement Teams as required                                  
• Executes the necessary action needed to maintain the production of a quality of our products while lowering the total cost of production        
• Conducts training and motivation to the employees by coaching to improve their efficiency and effectiveness
• Define objectives and provide guidance to subordinates
• Leads departmental meetings

Qualifications:

• Working knowledge of Mechanical, Electrical, Pneumatic and Hydraulic Equipment                                   
• Knowledge of all types of fabrication, processing machinery, and equipment                                          
• Ability to understand and communicate the priorities of the manufacturing operation.                                   
• Perform 'hands on' direction to all maintenance workers and employees                                                 
• Above average diagnostic skills, where a controlled methodical approach is taken to problem solving and troubleshooting                                                                                        
• A high level of adaptability and foresight for an innovative approach to new product launches                      
• Sophisticated programming and troubleshooting skills for programmable logic controllers       
• Bachelor's degree (B. S.) from four-year College or university and five years related experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience                                                                      
• 5 – 7 years related work experience