Position Summary:

This role is part of the plant management team and has a broad range of technical responsibilities including: project management, production support, continuous improvement, plant maintenance, and plant engineering. This position uses continuous improvement, plant engineering, and preventative/predictive maintenance methodologies to drive significant improvements in manufacturing efficiencies.

Duties And Responsibilities:

• Provide technical guidance, training, and development for setting multi-year operational targets and help drive improvements to achieve those targets
• Responsible for overseeing development, planning, and execution of small and large capital projects for plant operations. Responsibilities include: defining project scope, developing solutions, and partnering with vendors, consultants, and contractors to develop and install projects. Drive schedule to accomplish projects on time and within cost estimate
• Lead team in the identification of production and process changes, partner with operations leadership to develop and implement engineering improvements, resulting in greater operational efficiencies
• Set vision and practice for maintenance function regarding preventative maintenance program. Drive continuous improvement in maintenance program leading to predictive maintenance model
• Ensure vision is set and resources available to strategically develop technical skill sets for maintenance staff; partner with Human Resources to establish clear employee development programs and external talent pipelines for skilled trades
• Manage a portfolio of lean projects directed at reducing waste and improving quality to provide greater value; implements such tools as: 5S, KPI, SMED, VSM, and Kaizen.
• Train and lead cross-functional continuous improvement teams including advancement of the understanding of lean principles (TPM) and techniques; focusing on measurable quality, service, and cost improvements
• Other duties, as assigned

Education And Experience Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering field (Mechanical, Civil, Electrical, or Chemical)
• 8+ years’ Engineering experience (Project, Process, or Plant)
• Must have previous experience managing multiple large projects simultaneously
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• The role has the potential to travel 25% of the time to conduct audits/interactions at our operating locations in North America

Preferred Education, Experience, And Skills:

• 15+ years Engineering experience
• Six Sigma Black Belt certification and strong LEAN Manufacturing expertise: 5+ years with black belt
• 3+ years’ experience in food manufacturing
• Previous leadership or supervisory experience
• Previous experience with Auto CAD
• Strategic planning skills

Physical Requirements: Qualified candidates must be able to perform the following physical job requirements, with or without reasonable accommodation:

• Frequently moves boxes weighing up to 35 pounds
• Must be able to remain in a stationary position for up to 8+ hours per shift
• Must be able to balance, bend, crouch, kneel, stand, stoop, walk, reach above shoulders, and ascend/descend ladder for 3+ hours per shift
• Must be able to work in low/high temperature, noise, hazards, outdoor elements, ventilation, confined spaces, etc.
• Must be able to operate a computer or other office productivity machinery, such as calculator, copy machine, and computer printer
• Must be able to express or exchange ideas and concerns with co-workers and customers daily

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $90,000.00 - $155,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Holidays
• Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Eugene, OR 97402: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: One location

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