McKee Foods is seeking a Plant Engineering Manager to lead their Plant Engineering Department, ensuring that production equipment, systems, and infrastructure run safely, reliably, and efficiently, while also driving strategic planning, budget oversight, team development, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Requirements
- Ability to read, analyze, and interpret scientific/technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents.
- Advanced mathematical proficiency, including exponents, logarithms, quadratic equations, permutations, and statistical analysis (ANOVA, correlation, sampling theory, factor analysis).
- Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions using both abstract and concrete reasoning.
- Proficiency in Contact Management, Database, Design, Development, Inventory, Manufacturing, Project Management, Spreadsheet, and Word Processing software, as well as internet applications.
- LEAN, Six Sigma, or equivalent continuous improvement certification.
- Experience developing and implementing policies, procedures, or best practices in manufacturing or engineering environments.
- Familiarity with quality systems, product safety standards, and regulatory compliance in a manufacturing setting.
Responsibilities
- Oversee electrical/electronic systems, production equipment, bulk handling systems, and facilities maintenance (painting, building, plumbing, grounds, and waste treatment).
- Direct maintenance support functions such as planning, rebuild shop, lift truck repairs, and parts inventory.
- Manage special projects and engineering crews to support plant operations.
- Develop, review, and approve operational plans, budgets, and capital projects aligned with plant goals.
- Monitor performance against operating plans, ensuring efficiency, cost control, and quality standards.
- Safeguard product and production facilities through inspections, policies, and procedures.
- Drive continuous improvement by implementing upgraded methods, procedures, and new technologies.
Other
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering from an ABET-accredited engineering program.
- At least five years of manufacturing engineering experience, including at least three years in a supervisory or leadership role.
- Strong competencies in: Analytical decision-making, communication, learning and development, planning and organizing, results orientation, creative thinking/risk-taking, teamwork and relationship-building, and EEO accountability.
- Strong presentation skills with the ability to communicate effectively to top management, boards of directors, public groups, and regulatory agencies.
- Willing to travel as required (minimal).
