Plant Engineer - Vernon, CA Plant

POSITION OVERVIEW

Our Vernon Plant Engineer (internally called a Facility Engineer) is responsible for providing the technical expertise and technical leadership to deliver results for the plant and the businesses it supports. The FE is responsible for the site capital investment plans and has accountability for Maintenance. This role will provide critical technical leadership for major capital projects and ensure active platform teams have solutions needed to drive safety, quality and performance plans. Floor visibility is important as well as the ability to connect with people on the production team.

This role reports directly to the site Plant Manager and has a dotted line functional engineering accountability to Central Engineering at world headquarters.

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KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

Leadership

Develop a site strategic plan encompassing technical staff development, capital investment, general competencies, and system/technology improvements

Coach, mentor, and develop plant technical resources

Manage external technical relationships with contractors and vendors

Serve as an integral member of the senior plant leadership team, driving plant strategy and culture

Provide technical leadership and ensure site compliance with EPA and OSHA requirements, collaborating with designated functional experts

Provide site leadership to maximize/optimize capital assets and site utilization

Ensure compliance with GMI Financial Policies & Procedures

Understand infrastructure, utility, and facility capacity limitations

Capital Planning & Execution

Develop short- and long-term capital investment plans for the facility and be accountable for the planning and execution of all projects

Oversee the site's capital investment process (standards, project management, capital approval, etc.)

Manage site cash flow and meet Global Engineering expectations

Steward GMI capital, ensuring the investment strategy aligns with business needs and mitigates plant risks

Vertical Start-Up/Continuous Improvement/Manufacturing Excellence

Develop and support strategies integrating Vertical Start-Up (VSU), Continuous Improvement, and Manufacturing Excellence methodologies into the Master Plan

Provide site leadership for technical solutions to operational problems (systems optimization, debottlenecking, troubleshooting)

Be accountable for the strategy, design, and implementation of control systems and manufacturing information systems

Maintenance & Reliability

Coach and develop the sites maintenance staff. Provide strategic support for maintenance programs, including tool and resource development, personnel selection, training, and development

Ensure that budget management and HMM targets align with site goals

Early Career Development

Support Early Career Development, ensuring the needs of new program members are met

Human and Food Safety

Contribute to a safety culture that strives for zero injuries by proactively identifying and addressing physical/environmental/behavioral issues

Ensure existing and new equipment and infrastructure meets applicable codes and GMI Global CIS Standards

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or a related field with applicable experience or extensive relevant work experience

5+ years of technical experience in project engineering, systems or process engineering, facilities management, or a technical discipline in a manufacturing environment, including maintenance experience

Strong track record of engineering aptitude, application of engineering principles, and problem-solving skills

Strong leadership skills, including experience leading others in projects or programs

Develop and manage maintenance budget including storeroom parts and capital investments, including annual purchasing orders, purchase requisitions

Understanding of and experience interacting with multiple business functions (Quality Control, Purchasing, Distribution, Human Resources, Finance, and especially Operations)

Ability to identify potential business solutions using broad, cross-functional thinking to foster innovation

Ability to lead and motivate personnel related to your team and beyond

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's degree in Milling, Mechanical Engineering, or Electrical Engineering

Experience directly leading maintenance teams

Experience leading contractors and vendors in executing investment plans

Knowledge of and experience with manufacturing improvement methodologies (Six Sigma, TPM, Continuous Improvement, Manufacturing Excellence, Lean Manufacturing)

Practical knowledge of Maximo and SAP

Understanding of maintenance and reliability performance metrics

ADDITIONAL CONSIDERATIONS

International relocation or international remote working arrangements (outside of the US) will not be considered.

Applicants for this position must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. General Mills will not sponsor applicants for this position for work visas.

COMPANY OVERVIEW

We exist to make food the world loves. But we do more than that. Our company is a place that prioritizes being a force for good, a place to expand learning, explore new perspectives and reimagine new possibilities, every day. We look for people who want to bring their best - bold thinkers with big hearts who challenge one other and grow together. Because becoming the undisputed leader in food means surrounding ourselves with people who are hungry for what's next.

Salary Range

The salary range for this position is $91900.00 - $138000.00 / Annually. At General Mills we strive for each employee's pay at any point in their career to reflect their experiences performance and skills for their current role. The salary range for this role represents the numerous factors considered in the hiring decisions including, but not limited to, educations, skills, work experience, certifications, etc. As such, pay for the successful candidate(s) could fall anywhere within the stated range. Beyond base salary, General Mills offers a competitive Total Rewards package focusing on your overall well-being. We are proud to offer a foundation of health benefits, retirement and financial wellbeing, time off programs, wellbeing support and perks. Benefits may vary by role, country, region, union status, and other employment status factors. You may also be eligible to participate in an annual incentive program. An incentive award, if any, depends on various factors, including, individual and organizational performance.

Reasonable Accommodation Request

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