What are the responsibilities and job description for the Plant Engineering Manager position at Judge Direct Placement?
Judge Direct Placement is seeking a Plant Engineering Manager for a food manufacturing facility in Janesville, WI area!
Responsibilities:
- Promote a culture of safety as the top priority for all plant personnel.
- Direct the planning and implementation of capital projects in collaboration with cross-functional teams including Safety, Quality, Environmental, Operations, Maintenance, and Finance.
- Coordinate project resources and provide technical expertise for engineering projects and startups.
- Support internal audits and ongoing improvement programs.
- Guide the EM Pillar Team in setting and achieving both short- and long-term plant objectives.
- Deliver technical direction for projects at both the facility and broader organizational levels.
- Lead and participate in teams focused on enhancing safety, quality, efficiency, labor relations, sanitation, cost control, and customer satisfaction.
- Facilitate communication and collaboration across departments to optimize resource utilization and plant efficiency.
- Oversee the Utilities group and ensure all utility systems—such as ammonia refrigeration, nitrogen, steam, natural gas, and compressed air—are compliant and fully operational.
- Organize and lead meetings to foster effective communication and team development.
- Collaborate with Maintenance, Quality, Production, and Warehouse departments to promote a unified and high-performance workplace.
- Oversee and coordinate mechanical and clerical tasks within the maintenance department.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering required
- 7-10 years experience in large scale CPG manufacturing environment
- Demonstrated experience with plant utility infrastructure, including ammonia refrigeration, nitrogen, steam, natural gas, and compressed air.
- Background in Process Safety Management (PSM).
- Proven leadership skills, including mentoring and advising cross-functional teams.
- Ability to communicate and present effectively at all levels within a manufacturing environment.
- Proficiency with computer aided design (CAD) software.
- Experience with enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems.
Salary : $135,000 - $145,000