Plant Engineer

Position Overview

Your Opportunity as the Plant Engineer – be responsible and accountable for day-to-day tasks including establishing standards for installation, modification, quality control, testing, inspection, and maintenance. You will inspect plant and machinery for optimum performance, direct the maintenance of plant buildings and equipment, and schedule and plan production activities at the facility. Located in Gentilly, LA, this role requires 100% on-site work (Monday to Friday with flexibility to work off shifts, weekends, and holidays when necessary).

Key Responsibilities

• Lead Engineering Organization: Coach and develop the engineering team, set objectives, conduct performance appraisals, and foster career growth and cultural development.
• Capital Management: Own and manage the plant Capital Budget, track spending, and develop a 5 Year Capital Plan in alignment with plant and master plans while managing relationships with key suppliers.
• Initiative & Project Management: Lead the Initiative Management Pillar, ensure efficient project execution, manage project capital and expenses, and oversee successful project start-ups with proper standards and protocols.
• Property, Buildings and Facilities Ownership: Maintain property records, oversee permits, and develop comprehensive facilities master plans for maintenance and improvements.
• Business Continuity Plan (BCP) Ownership: Lead the development and ongoing updates of the plant BCP to address personnel and operational needs after any business interruption.
• Technical Safety, Environmental & Sustainability Leadership: Provide input for technical safety programs, ensure projects meet safety and environmental requirements, and partner on sustainability initiatives including energy, water, and waste reduction.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering
• At least 5 years of engineering experience
• Capital project management experience
• Experience in one or more of the following: process/making equipment, packaging equipment, process controls, facilities engineering, and/or new plant construction and start-up
• Experience leading and coaching technical leaders
• Familiarity with SQMS, TPM, Lean, Six Sigma, or equivalent High Performing Work Systems implementation
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous people management experience
• Prior plant experience
• Experience in the Food or Beverage industry

Benefits & Perks

• Helping our employees thrive
• Delivering on our purpose
• Our continued commitment to ensuring a workplace for all
• A supportive, community-oriented culture with opportunities for professional development
• A manufacturing environment that values safety, quality, and sustainability