Plant Engineering Manager in Birmingham

Employment Type: Salaried

Shift: First

Work Arrangement: Onsite

Position Summary: Responsible for planning, organizing, directing and coordination of all engineering, customer and capital projects, utility management, contractor selection and management and environmental mandates, programs and activities. Provide budgetary planning and execution in each area of responsibility.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

• Engineer and manage capital projects including construction projects to adhere to company capital schedules, budgets and time frame.
• Facilitator/author of success criteria development and implementation.
• Responsible for monthly and other reports on status of capital projects and for all capital project recordkeeping.
• Functions as project manager during the development, installation and start-up of capital projects.
• Responsible for planning, scheduling, coordination, implementation, reports, records and completion of each project.
• Creation and management of CAD drawings of the facility and surrounding grounds to accurately represent current facility layout.
• Modeling of future projects into current facility layout to assist affected departments in development and acceptance.
• Engineer the removal, installation and location of all equipment and machinery.
• Responsible for all installations and upgrades to meet all electrical, plumbing, mechanical and safety requirements.
• Test newly installed equipment to ensure it meets specifications as stated in success criteria.
• Reviews all bids and proposals, then selects and/or makes recommendations of contractor, vendors and equipment.
• Represent the company when dealing with outside contractors and vendors.
• Manage activities of contracted companies/employees, provides support and training as needed to perform duties in an acceptable manner for Ventura Foods.
• Maintains rigorous standards for each contractor and holds contractors’ staff responsible for achieving and maintaining those standards including safety.
• Reviews and evaluate new technologies and equipment to improve throughput and cost reduction for all systems within the facility.
• Other duties as assigned; travel may be required.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Industrial Management, Environmental Science or equivalent experience.
• 5-10 years of experience in Engineering, Industrial Management, Environmental Science.
• 5 years of project management experience, including oversight and execution of capital expenditure (CAPEX) projects.
• Must have a background in wastewater management, safety and ammonia refrigeration systems.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Effective interpersonal skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills.
• Excellent computer skills in up-to-date software such as Microsoft Excel, Word, Project and AutoCAD for reports and technical documentation.
• Ability to work with plant management personnel, outside vendors and suppliers to identify, install, start-up and optimize process improvements and facility improvements.
• In-depth knowledge of plant process operations with the ability to identify processing, mechanical, electrical and structural problems and inefficiencies.

Why Join Us: Ventura Foods innovates and manufactures food solutions for foodservice and retail businesses. We make exclusive products for the world's most iconic restaurants and retailers, we provide ready-to-go product solutions for professional kitchens, and we make consumer brands everyone knows and loves. When you work for Ventura Foods, you get a strong foundation of training, a manager who cares about you and celebrates your success, a safe environment, and challenging work. As part of our team, your future is limited only by how much you’re willing to push yourself to get there. We invest in your growth because you invest in ours.

Ventura Foods offers career growth opportunities as well as competitive compensation and benefits:

• Medical, Prescription, Dental, & Vision – coverage beginning on your 1st day for eligible employees.
• Profit Sharing and 401(k) matching (after eligible criteria is met).
• Paid Vacation, Sick Time, and Holidays.
• Employee Appreciation Events and Employee Assistance Programs.

Physical Demands: All jobs require sufficient physical strength and dexterity to perform the required task(s) and typically also require at a minimum: intermittent sitting, standing, walking, climbing, squatting, kneeling, pushing, and pulling. Occasional lifting and/or moving up to 50 pounds or more with assistance may also be required. Please see the job description for specific requirements.

Work Environment: Please see the job description for specific requirements of the position for which you are applying. Typical shifts are 8-12 hours per day. Additional unscheduled time after hours and on weekends may also be required. Employees must be willing and able to wear personal protective equipment as required by Company policy and/or legal requirements. In addition, certain jobs may require employees to work outside and/or in adverse temperatures which could include extreme heat, cold, and humidity; be exposed to vibrations, chemicals used in operations, fumes and food allergens (may include soy, dairy and other allergens); and be required to work in confined and dark spaces, and at heights in excess of 18 feet.

Diversity & Inclusion: Our commitment to a diverse and inclusive environment in which all employees are treated with respect is evident in our company culture and values. We believe that fostering an environment of inclusion and a focus on diversity across our organization is vital to attracting top talent, driving innovation, and meeting the high expectations of our customers in a rapidly evolving global marketplace. Ventura Foods is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.