Sr. Plant Engineer - HICP

Job Description

Projects

Equipment

Continuous Improvement

Preventative Care

Qualifications

The primary purpose of this position is to coordinate and facilitate process and asset related standardization, loss elimination, and risk management. Projects: Serves on project teams representing area of responsibility. Coordinates projects for area of responsibility. Works on projects to optimize the overall manufacturing base. Captures lessons learned and applies best practices from other areas of the plant on the project.

• Equipment: Responsible for equipment specifications, oversees installation, and start-up of production floor equipment. Works to ensure that equipment purchased for the project starts up successfully and performs reliably long term. Accountabilities will include new equipment integration, equipment FAT's, coordination with vendors and suppliers, and on-site start-up support.

Continuous Improvement: Identifies and works on opportunities to improve processes within the area of responsibility. Assists in identifying potential long-term improvements or capital investments that would reduce cost to the business. Identifies and implements opportunities to reduce cost. Identifies means to obtain more output out of existing assets at a lower unit cost.

• Preventative Care: Works to ensure the reliability, operability, and maintainability of existing, new and modified assets. Provides technical support to operations, maintenance, and applies problem solving and troubleshooting to technical issues. Facilitates the identification of the failure root cause and recommends proactive steps to prevent recurrence of failures.

Supports production, processing, maintenance and reliability groups. Uses company engineering standards and specifications.

Supports Production, Processing, Maintenance and Reliability Groups

Uses company engineering standards and specifications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's of Science in Engineering.
• 10+ years of experience in a food manufacturing environment is preferred.
• Expert in material to equipment interface.
• Expert in dosing capabilities for ingredients.
• Knowledge in packaging specifications and packaging functionality.
• Mechanical and electrical knowledge and aptitude along with maintenance programs and tools.
• PdM (vibration, oil analysis, IR, etc.).
• Knowledge with data systems associated with asset management, and an understanding of applicable industry codes and standards.
• Technical problem solving and decision making.
• Knowledge of Cause Mapping, Root Cause Analysis tools, and Statistical Analysis.
• Advanced computer skills.
• Written and verbal communication skills.
• Able to influence without direct authority as well as develop and manage good working relationships with internal and external customers and peers.
• Able to communicate technical concepts clearly to all levels of the organization.
• Self-directed, working within established guidelines and processes.
• Able to work in both individual and team setting with attention to detail.
• Customer service orientation and professionalism are a must.

Reports to - Plant Engineering Manager
Direct Reports - N/A
Indirect Reports - N/A

Wells Enterprises is an EEO/AA employer M/F/Vet/Dis
About Us
Wells Enterprises, a Ferrero company, is one of the largest ice cream manufacturers in the United States and the maker of well-loved brands including Blue Bunny, Halo Top, Bomb Pop, and Blue Ribbon Classics and today Trolli, Butterfinger 100grand, Baby Ruth, Nutella and Kinder Bueno. Wells Enterprises is a 2 billion company employing 4,000 employees, across 4 production plants and 2 main hub locations, Chicago and Le Mars. Guided by innovation, quality, and a people-first mindset, Wells is committed to delighting consumers and developing exceptional teams. As part of the Ferrero Group, Wells combines its strong U.S. heritage with Ferrero’s global standards of excellence, offering a unique opportunity to grow within a dynamic, values-driven, and international environment. At Wells, our people—and their experience—sit at the heart of our ambition. Learn more at www.wellsenterprisesinc.com.

What We Offer
At Wells, we’re proud to support our employees with comprehensive benefits that enhance health, financial wellness, and include paid time off (PTO). Eligible employees may also receive an annual incentive bonus based on Company performance. Learn more about our benefits here.