Jack Link's Protein Snacks
Food Manufacturing
PlantEngineeringManager
“Plant Engineering Manager at Jack Link's Protein Snacks. Skills: Engineering Leadership, Maintenance Management, Automation & Controls, Capital Project Management. Oversee engineering, maintenance, utilities, automation. Ensure equipment reliability”
What You'll Achieve.
Equipment uptime and reliability (MTBF, MTTR); Successful execution of capital projects (on time/on budget); Maintenance cost performance (M&R spend); Audit readiness and regulatory compliance; Safety performance metrics; OEE improvement and waste reduction; Improve throughput; Reduce waste; Reduce unplanned downtime; Reduce maintenance costs
Industry & Context.
Hands-on problem solving; Solve complex problems; Root cause analysis; FMEA; Structured problem-solving methodologies
Wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment, Stand for extended periods, Use hands/arms to push, pull, reach, Occasionally lift above head, Occasionally lift, push, pull up to 25 pounds, Infrequently lift, push, pull up to 50 pounds, Visually inspect equipment and/or product, Work in a plant setting with wet/slippery floors, Work in varying degrees of temperatures (average 40 degrees in production), Exposed to raw and/or cooked meat products, Exposed to moving equipment
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or related field), 7–10+ years of engineering or maintenance leadership in food manufacturing, CPG, or high‑automation environments, Mechanical & Electrical Expertise, Project Management, Regulatory Knowledge, Leadership & People Development, Data-Driven Decision Making, Root Cause Analysis, Food Safety
Nice to Have
Experience in FDA, USDA‑regulated or ready‑to‑eat (RTE) facilities, Demonstrated success managing large capital projects and cross‑functional initiatives, Professional certifications (PE, PMP, Six Sigma)
What You'll Do.
Ensure equipment reliability
Ensure regulatory compliance
Drive continuous improvement
Manage plant's reliability strategy
Track performance metrics
Ensure system integration
Implement OT cybersecurity
Guide automation troubleshooting
Lead equipment/facility design reviews
Maintain audit readiness
Lead capital projects
Oversee vendor/contractor management
Ensure startup/commissioning
Maintain plant utilities
environmental compliance
Identify energy reduction opportunities
Oversee facility integrity
Develop engineering SOPs
Evaluate emerging technologies
Manage engineering/maintenance budgets
Identify cost reduction opportunities
Develop long-term asset plans
Champion safety culture
Ensure machine guarding compliance
Provide technical leadership during incidents
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Partner with Operations, Quality, Sanitation, Corporate Engineering; Collaborate with Operations to analyze OEE
Process & Methodology
Manage complex timelines, Manage contractors, Manage budgets, Lead multi-million-dollar projects, Scope development, Vendor & Contractor Management, Startup & Commissioning
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