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Reporting directly to the Plant manager, the Engineering Manager is responsible for planning and directing all maintenance activities to ensure that work is conducted in a safe, secure, efficient and cost effective manner. This role will work in close collaboration with corporate engineering, and advises and supports the plant management team in day-to-day operations. Being the primary contact with the corporate engineering team, s/he acts as the plant's lead technical manager providing guidance to the maintenance as well as the technical and continuous improvement departments. This position brings method, structure and consistency while ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and our various engineering processes. This position partakes in the development of Leclerc Foods production growth by recommending equipment that ensures operational efficiency, safety, quality, and long-term profitability of the plant.
Job Responsibility:
As the direct link between the corporate Engineering management and the factory, the Maintenance/ Engineering Manager has to be the technical manager guiding the maintenance, technical and improvement teams
Analyze technology, resource needs, and market demand to plan and assess feasibility and equipment. Accept ownership of all automation initiatives
Prepare bid packages, work with Purchasing on contracts, and manage contractor engineering activities
Develop sound and cost effective solutions to problems facing the operations team
Assess the feasibility and soundness of proposed engineering solutions to include serving as the liaison with engineering consulting service, vendors and the corporate engineering management
Prepare capital investment requests by determining the best equipment design and/or facility layout, developing estimates and provide justification for the expenditure
Manage contractor engineering activities and oversee management of delivery schedules, warranties, liquidated damages, and performance guarantees
Coordinate start-up and commissioning of new equipment with operations
Test newly installed machines and equipment to ensure fulfillment of contract specifications
Maintain plant in a safe and productive state to ensure compliance with health and safety standards in order to achieve maximum productivity
Review budget projections for current and upcoming projects and schedule forecasts to ensure plant projects are completed on-time and on-budget
Provide engineering support to maintain, after, or curtail operations during emergencies
Analyze downtime, identify causes and recommend action plan for improvement
Collaborate and lead locally predictive and preventative maintenance plan
Identify and prioritize major maintenance issues with production and initiate and develop action plans to resolve issues in order to achieve maximum productivity
Manage and direct the maintenance department of the facility to achieve business objectives
Oversee maintenance activities and programs implementation to ensure compliance with all health and safety standards
Support the maintenance team on a daily basis and act as technical resource
Implement and manage routine systems for technical problem solving and accountability
Collaborate and communicate with other plant management team members on various technical and key performance issues
Pursue improvement opportunities and provide technical support for capital improvements
Promote and enhance a positive and safe working environment through teamwork and high level of employee involvement
Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Industrial or a related Engineering field or equivalent work experience
Have 8 + years of relevant experience combining technical and management experience, preferably in a food manufacturing / fast pace environment
Knowledge of GFSI / BRC, SQF, GMP and other food safety standard including HACCP or similar food industry regulations is preferable
Demonstrated leadership skills and ability for decision making under pressure
Strong oral and written communication skills, excellent judgment, strong sense of ethics & integrity, result oriented
Excellent people skills, maintain a positive attitude and ability to motivate people, specifically mentoring and coaching individuals
Ability to adapt operational changes
Ability to work in a fast-paced, challenging, and consistently changing environment
Efficient at handling multiple priorities
Be familiar with SAP or other ERP system
Experience using Microsoft Office and other computer based application (I pad, One Note, etc.)
Experience with AutoCAD is a plus
Strong knowledge of mechanics, pneumatics, hydraulics, instrumentation and control
Excellent manual dexterity
Strong physical endurance
Ability to stand for long periods of time
Flexible with work hours
Nice to have:
Experience with AutoCAD is a plus
Knowledge of GFSI / BRC, SQF, GMP and other food safety standard including HACCP or similar food industry regulations is preferable