PLANT ENGINEER

PLANT ENGINEER

General Summary: JBS Pork is looking for a Plant Engineer to manage the plants maintenance department in Louisville, Kentucky. This role will manage a team of about 100 people and be a part of our senior management team. The ideal candidate will be driven and motivated individual that thrives on supporting a busy, fast-paced team.

Responsibilities: 

•        Manage training programs to maintain the skill level of hourly and salaried workforce
•        Typically requires extended hours
• Motivate interest in and ensure compliance with stringent plant safety programs
• Maintaining high levels of labor efficiency and effectiveness in response to breakdowns and plant interruptions
• Actively involve maintenance personnel in HAACP reviews and ensure their expertise is used to improve food safety where applicable
• Maintain close communications with operations and other plant departments and develop an appreciation for overall plant performance issues in all employees within the department
• Assist the Plant Manager in assuring continuous plant improvement
• Ensure reliable and cost-effective operation of utility systems that are on line continuously (Including steam generation, ammonia refrigeration, air compression, electrical distribution, and others)
• Develop capital investment ideas that support overall plant profitability and develop and maintain the organizational capability to accomplish these projects
• Develop and maintain contractors and vendors to supplement plant resources. Represent the corporation in dealing with these outside firms.
• Evaluate the performance of foreman and supervisors; take corrective or remedial action as needed
• Represent the entire plant’s needs and point of view in discussions with corporate engineering, regarding technical standards, project scope development and accomplishment
• Manage the maintenance parts room for the best economic advantage of all departments in the plant
• Develop and grow a trusting relationship with the USDA / JBS Sanitation to ensure that their requirements are being met
• Participate in the negotiation of and the administration of the union contract so that all management personnel interpret it fairly and consistently throughout the plant
• Develop effective cost cutting strategies to meet budget goals

•        Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:  

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or 5 additional years of relevant experience

•        Minimum of 10 years of progressively responsible positions within industrial maintenance
•        Minimum of 5 years within a food processing industry
• Extensive background in ammonia refrigeration, steam generation, air compressor technology, chain drives, all types of conveying systems, variable frequency motor controls, maintenance of sanitary conditions

•        Excellent written and verbal communication skills
•        Must be able to demonstrate effective people skills

•        Basic computer skills and proficiency with basic office software (Microsoft Word and Excel)
• Management skills such as maintenance and utilities superintendents (3-5) through whom 100-150 people report

•        Can perform the functions of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation 

As a salaried position with the company, you may be required to travel at some point to other facilities, to attend Company events, or as a representative of the Company in other situations. Unless otherwise specified in this posting, the amount of travel may vary and the most qualified candidate must be willing and able to travel as business needs dictate. 

Closing Date: This position does not have an application deadline. We will continue to recruit until the position has been filled.

The Company is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our team members and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct drug, alcohol, and background checks for all new team members post-offer and prior to the start of employment. The Immigration Reform and Control Act requires that verification of employment eligibility be documented for all new employees by the end of the third day of work.  

Our mission

To be the best in all that we do, completely focused on our business, ensuring the best products and services to our customers, a relationship of trust with our suppliers, profitability for our shareholders and the opportunity of a better future for all of our team members.  

Our core values

Availability, Determination, Discipline, Humility, Ownership, Simplicity, Sincerity  

EOE/Vets/Disability