Plant Engineer

• Analyze plant equipment and processes and develop action plans that improve plant performance.

• Identify operational gaps and provide insight and recommended actions to local management.

• Lead plant projects to decrease cost, improve safety, or improve equipment efficiency.

• Communicate with peers within Rehrig Pacific Company to solicit and share best practices.

• With cross functional team members, review and improve existing standards using PDCA methodology.

• Work with suppliers and Safety Team to perform risk assessments of new equipment and develop training documents.

• Apply OSHA and Rehrig Pacific safety requirements to all tasks and projects.

• Support local Safety Manager with work cell audits and improvements.

• Communicate with plant personnel to understand safety challenges and opportunities to improve.

• Utilize engineering principles to eliminate or reduce risks and hazards within the plant.

• Drive labor reduction initiatives within the plant and develop solutions and technology to achieve.

• Perform research and development on cutting edge technologies to improve plant operations.

• Ensure all automation is working properly and to its full extent to maximize return on investment.

• Utilize sound project management practices and tools to plan project details, costs and resources.

• Manage suppliers / vendors to ensure alignment with project plans and budgets.

• Assemble and manage detailed project plans for all projects and drive accountability of defined deliverables.

• Develop work instructions and training material for new equipment before handing off to internal customers.

• Set and achieve annual developmental goals and pursues opportunities to advance skills and acumen.

• Solicit feedback from manager, peers, and stakeholders to understand development opportunities.

• Seek opportunities for advanced training and apply to work.

• Actively pursue growth and advancement using Rehrig Pacific’s Engineering Development Plan.

• Participates in local recruiting events for engineering resources (internships and full-time engineers).

Knowledge, Skills, and Experience

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Industrial, Plastics, Manufacturing or equivalent)

• Project management experience, including project management tools and software.

• Experience in Lean Manufacturing and/or Six Sigma.

• Experience with coding and programming is a plus.

• Experience with hand and power tools.

• Excellent communication skills (verbal & written).

• Excellent problem-solving skills and familiarity with problem solving terms and tools.

• Highly proficient with MS Office tools

• Ability to leverage data to drive decisions and project focus.

• Ability and willingness to travel (estimated travel frequency < 10%)

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.