Plant Engineer at Hostess Brands, LLC in Mccalla, Alabama

Job Description:

Your Opportunity as the Plant Engineer



Lead our plant engineering organization for our newly built facility in Alabama where we make some of the most iconic Smucker's products, Uncrustables! Determine department standards for equipment installations and modifications, lead quality control testing, maintenance, and plant inspections to ensure optimum performance.



Location: McCalla, AL



Work Arrangements: 100% Onsite



In this role you will:



Lead the Plant Engineering organization

• Work jointly with HR and the Engineering team to establish staffing and resource needs; own the development and execution of on-boarding processes and materials for new team members
  
  


• Responsible for coaching and development of the engineering team including setting objectives, conducting performance appraisals, providing career coaching, cultural development, and ongoing performance management
  
  

Controls Engineering

• Serve as primary administrator for plant control systems; is a key member of the plant technical leadership team
  
  


• Build and maintain a sustainable system for plant E&I skill development; Develops E/I technician skills within the plant
  
  


• Work with Plant Engineering, E&I coordinators and technicians to identify losses and develop strategies to eliminate them, in the areas of safety, quality, reliability and cost
  
  


• Maintain, test, monitor, and improve electrical distribution system
  
  


• Work with Engineering Information Services team to maintain and update plant Historical database standards and accuracy (Oracle Proficy Historian)
  
  

Capital Management

• Own and manage plant Capital budget; track Capital spending against budget and manage accordingly
  
  


• Develop the plant 5-Year Capital Plan; work includes establishment, maintenance, forecasting and reporting of plant Capital needs; work with Finance, Operations, and Consumer TSO to ensure plans align with the Plant's Masterplans
  
  

Initiative & Project Management

• 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 plan in conjunction with Corporate engineering resources
  
  


• Manage project and expense spending; ensure finance standards are being followed by project and start up leaders; ensure proper purchasing standards are followed during the execution of equipment specifications and requisitions; analyze spend trends and use date 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 to deliver required process transformations
  
  

Property, Buildings and Facilities Ownership

• 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 common areas, roofs, HVAC, plumbing, sewers, floors, etc.; manage interface with Company Risk Management Manager and Insurance Provider (currently FM Global)
  
  


• Manage the facilities / utilities department and systems at the plant. Ensure proper maintenance of all facilities / utilities' equipment including the use of appropriate Operations Excellence standards
  
  

Provide Technical Safety, Environmental and Sustainability Leadership

• Provide input to technical safety programs (Process, Combustion, Pressure Vessel, Fire, and Thermal & Electrical); ensure all projects meet safety and environmental requirements through coordination with and audits by the Plant HS&E Leader
  
  


• Work with Sustainability Leader(s) on efforts to meet sustainability goals including energy, water, and waste reduction
  
  

The Right Place for You



We are bold, kind, strive to do the right thing, we play to win, and we believe in a strong community that thrives together. Our culture is rooted in our Basic Beliefs, and we believe in supporting every employee by meeting their physical, emotional, and financial needs.



What we are looking for:



Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering
  
  


• 7+ years of engineering experience
  
  


• 5+ years of manufacturing experience
  
  


• Demonstrated capability in leading large and complex teams
  
  


• Experience leading facilities/utilities systems
  
  


• Strategic leadership experience
  
  


• Capital project management experience
  
  


• Profit and loss experience
  
  


• Ability to work a flexible work schedule
  
  

Additional skills and experience that we think would make someone successful in this role (not required):

• Demonstrated experience in building a high-performance work culture and systems
  
  


• Experience in one or more of the following technologies: process/making equipment, packaging equipment, process controls, electrical and/or controls engineering, facilities engineering, and/or new plant construction and start-up
  
  


• Food or Beverage industry experience
  
  

Learn more about working at Smucker:

• Our Total Rewards Benefits Program
  
  


• Our Thriving Together Philosophy Supporting All Impacted by Our Business
  
  


• Our Continued Progress on Inclusion, Diversity and Equity
  
  

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