Process Engineer

Job Description: Project Engineer

Position Overview: Reporting to the Director of Manufacturing, the Project Engineer is a “hands on" role that provides leadership & supervision in support of a food manufacturing operation. This position serves as the key technical resource for the manufacturing operation, focusing on preventative maintenance, troubleshooting and problem resolution for electronic/mechanical equipment issues.

Core Deliverables:

• Ensure safe, efficient, reliable maintenance and operation of equipment to ensure the production of quality products to maintain a continuous 24/7 plant manufacturing operation
• Planning and execution of the preventative maintenance programs.
• Improve the reliability of the equipment.
• Lead continuous improvement efforts using lean manufacturing principles.
• Work with vendors to source parts and to substitute parts as required to improve efficiency, update older equipment no longer supported by manufacturers and improve equipment functionality.
• Provide leadership, coaching and direction to shift mechanics in all aspects of their work.
• Serves as a key resource for safety related issues with the goal of meeting/exceeding OSHA requirements for a safe workplace.
• Manage capital projects including identifying scope, cost, milestones, etc.
• Coordinates a comprehensive and responsive maintenance and breakdown recovery service across the range of production plant and equipment on the manufacturing site including:
  • Driers, Chillers and Conveyors.
  • Mixers
  • Coding and Labelling systems.
  • Case erector and sealing machines.
  • Silo system.
  • Boilers and steam service equipment.
  • Water and Air services.
  • Ventilation.

Key Deliverables and Responsibilities:

• Implements upgrades to current maintenance program including transition to new ERP system
• Manages requirements for early starts, late finishes and weekend work to gain access to equipment
• Suggests and carries out improvements to plant and machinery, as directed, to improve efficiency, minimize down-time, and make machines safer and/or easier to operate.
• Provides of engineering expertise and knowledge when required by operators, Team Leader, Supervisors and Managers.
• Ensures all planned maintenance is carried out.
• Learns to operate and run all machinery & resolve long term machine problems.
• Coordinates with maintenance team and machine suppliers to resolve breakdown issues.
• Self-motivated and continuously monitor plant, equipment and products.
  To liaise with other members of the production and engineering team to reduce cost, breakdowns and wastage.
• Assists in commissioning and set up of new machinery.
• Oversees maintenance staff and suppliers of services and equipment to achieve a measurable contribution in reduction of breakdown times and increase efficiency through quick and timely response to call out.

Qualifications/Experience:

• A minimum of 2-4 years maintenance experience
• Previous experience in a similar industry or organization is essential
• High energy, hands-on,
• Proven record of successfully managing & executing multiple projects while meeting quality, timeline, & budgetary objectives.
• Able to take the initiative to make recommendations & produce results.
• Experience in packing and manufacturing machinery and methods.
• Good communication skills.