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# Assistant Plant Engineer

Image Associates Inc.

As the Assistant Plant Engineer, reporting to the Plant Engineer, you’ll take charge of managing the maintenance and engineering operations within the plant, ensuring the building and equipment remain in top condition. Your efforts will minimize mechanical downtime and keep production lines running at peak efficiency. Responsible for capital project development and post-approval management, ensuring projects are delivered on time, on budget, and with minimal disruption to plant operations. Collaborate closely with the Plant Engineer, to manage project scheduling and execution, ensuring all projects meet safety, food safety, and environmental standards. Lead the Maintenance Department in developing and implementing cutting-edge systems aligned with High-Performing Manufacturing Organizations, including Preventive/Predictive Maintenance, Total Productive Maintenance (TPM), and more. Optimize resource scheduling to ensure maximum work output while minimizing downtime, reducing costs, and boosting plant capacity to decrease the unscheduled downtime and increase plant efficiency. Bachelor's Degree from an accredited four-year college or university in Engineering or related field and 5+ years of related experience in a manufacturing environment; or an equivalent combination of education and experience, required. 2+ years' experience in a position of leadership including team development and management, required. PLC and ammonia refrigeration experience is a must have. Food manufacturing background required, meat or kill floor/harvest floor experience a plus. Pearl Martin, Image Associates Inc. pearl AT jobspot DOT com Please look me up on LinkedIn, and send me an invitation to Link: www.linkedin.com/in/pearlmartin1 manufacturing company

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