Plant Maintenance and Facilities Engineer - Klosterman Baking Company

About Klosterman Baking Company:


We provide quality products to all of our customers across the Midwest via Fresh Distribution, and Nationwide via Frozen Distribution. From our fresh hamburger buns to our hardy sliced bread varieties, our commitment to baking with natural ingredients and providing a fresh great taste never ends. Here at Klosterman we understand the importance of family, that’s why we pride ourselves on having a hometown feel within all our locations.


Klosterman Baking Company is seeking a Plant Maintenance and Facilities Engineer who leads the engineering department. This includes planning, assigning, and directing all assigned work/ projects within the plant, with a focus on optimizing all engineering functions. This individual will execute an all encompassing preventative maintenance plan, house all spare parts, and schedule all engineering projects. This position will be responsible to maintain high efficiency and safe engineering practices- keeping employee safety, food safety, and quality top of mind.


Requirements





Plant Maintenance and Facilities Engineer Requirements:




+ Bachelor's Degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or other Engineering strongly preferred



+ Experience with 3 phase and low voltage power is required



+ Experience with fasteners, hand & power tools, precision measurement tools, gearboxes, bearings, rotating equipment, and assembly/disassembly of machinery is required



+ Extensive knowledge and ability to weld and fabricate required



+ Experience with photo eyes, prox. switches, etc. is required



+ Strong leadership and teamwork capabilities is an essential requirement



+ Experience with general plumbing using PVC, Copper and black iron pipe required



+ Must have Good communication skills, be self-motivated and detail oriented



+ Experience and knowledge in dealing and working with: FDA, HACCP, OSHA, and GMPs is required



+ 5-10 years of Food Manufacturing Engineering experience is required



+ Six Sigma Green Belt Certification preferred







Plant Maintenance and Facilities Engineer Responsibilities:




+ Supervise and coach direct reports in the performance of their duties; complete performance reviews and provide feedback to direct reports



+ Develop overall plans, including labor, for major maintenance projects, including scheduled downtime projects



+ Support the development, control and tracking of maintenance budgets



+ Coordinate with planning/scheduling, inventory control and maintenance purchasing teams for all repairs, products, work schedules and meetings



+ Must perform root cause analysis of any equipment related downtime event and develop corrective action plan



+ Manage the planning/ scheduling of all engineering work using the work order system and computerized maintenance management system



+ Communicate with Operations teams and vendors regarding equipment issues and capital projects



+ Must provide hands-on support on the plant floor for assigned engineering projects and troubleshoot day-to day equipment performance issues.



+ Will be held accountable to Food Safety and Quality Principles



+ • Must be able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation






Company Benefits:




+ Medical and Vision Insurance



+ Dental Insurance



+ 401k



+ Life Insurance and Long Term Disability (Company Paid!)



+ Upbeat and positive work environment



+ Advancement Opportunities



+ Paid Vacation time