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Klosterman Baking Company Facilities Engineer in Cincinnati, Ohio
Description
As a leading baking company, we pride ourselves on maintaining high-quality facilities that meet the needs of our employees and customers through a 24/7 baking operation. From our fresh hamburger buns to our hardy sliced bread varieties, our commitment to baking with natural ingredients and providing a fresh great taste never ends. Here at Klosterman we understand the importance of family, that’s why we pride ourselves on having a hometown feel within all our locations. This position offers an exciting opportunity for a dedicated professional to oversee and enhance our facility operations.
Klosterman Baking Company is seeking a Plant Engineer who will lead the engineering department. This includes planning, assigning, and directing all assigned work/ projects within the plant, with a focus on optimizing all engineering functions. This individual will execute an all-encompassing preventative maintenance plan, house all spare parts, and schedule all engineering projects. This position will be responsible to maintain high efficiency and safe engineering practices- keeping employee safety, food safety, and quality top of mind.
Plant Maintenance and Facilities Engineer Responsibilities:
· Manage and coach direct reports in the performance of their duties; complete performance reviews and provide feedback to direct reports
· Develop overall plans, including labor, for major maintenance projects, including scheduled downtime projects and/or preventive maintenance
· Perform regular and preventative maintenance, repairs, improvements, and related project work on production equipment, facility, and utility systems in accordance with maintenance standards, keeping a safe and sanitary work environment
· Support the development, control and tracking of maintenance budgets
· Coordinate with planning/scheduling, inventory control and maintenance purchasing teams for all repairs, products, work schedules and meetings
· Must perform root cause analysis of any equipment related downtime event and develop corrective action plan
· Manage the planning/ scheduling of all engineering work using the work order system and computerized maintenance management system
· Communicate with Operations teams and vendors regarding equipment issues and capital projects
· Must provide hands-on support on the plant floor for assigned engineering projects and troubleshoot day-to-day equipment performance issues.
· Will be held accountable to Food Safety and Quality Principles
· Ensure that all HACCP and CCP guidelines as established by QA are followed
· Must be able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation
Requirements
Plant Maintenance and Facilities Engineer Requirements:
· Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or other Engineering strongly preferred
· Experience with 3 phase and low voltage power is required
· Experience with fasteners, hand & power tools, precision measurement tools, gearboxes, bearings, rotating equipment, and assembly/disassembly of machinery is required
· Extensive knowledge and ability to weld and fabricate required
· Experience with photo eyes, prox. switches, etc. is required
· Strong leadership and teamwork capabilities is an essential requirement
· Experience with general plumbing using PVC, Copper and black iron pipe required
· Must have good communication skills, be self-motivated and detail oriented
· Experience and knowledge in dealing and working with: FDA, HACCP, OSHA, and GMPs is required
· Proficient in budgeting, project management, and resource allocation.
· Excellent leadership and team management skills, with the ability to motivate and guide a diverse workforce.
· Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
· Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate with stakeholders at all levels.
· Knowledge of safety regulations and best practices in facility management.
· 5-10 years of Food Manufacturing Engineering experience is required
· Six Sigma Green Belt Certification preferred
Company Benefits:
Medical and Vision Insurance
Dental Insurance
401k
Life Insurance and Long Term Disability (Company Paid!)
Upbeat and positive work environment
Advancement Opportunities
Paid Vacation time