Plant Engineer

Job Description

MANE is a 5th generation French family-owned business known for innovation and progress in the world of Flavor, Fragrance and Ingredients. As sensation enthusiasts, we strive to provide exceptional moments in people’s daily lives through the timeless flavors and fragrances we create. With our passion, creativity, and innovation, “We capture what moves”.

We have a new and exciting opening for Plant Engineer at our Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin location. The Plant Engineer is responsible for maintenance personnel, activities and permitting. Responsible for managing the SAP PM system and associated work orders, maintenance purchasing, inventory and contractor maintenance activities.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Supervise and plan maintenance activities of Mechanics, Millwrights, E&I Technicians and other outside contractors

Supervise and manages plant utilities and personnel

Work closely with Engineering and Operations Teams to develop a plan for shutdowns which include scheduling personnel and contractors as needed to limit downtime while safely accomplishing all scheduled activities

Identify, diagnose and troubleshoot equipment issues as needed

Verify and issue work orders as needed to maintain the plant and equipment

Drive effective use of CMMS software to improve equipment reliability

Verify Management of Change (MOC) is completed for any activity not considered replacement in-kind

Assist in process hazard analysis (PHA), risk assessments (LOPA), and Pre-startup Safety Reviews (PSSR) to ensure process hazards are identified and verify that appropriate prevention and/or mitigation layers are installed/implemented to meet company risk criteria

Participate in weekly operations meetings to document and coordinate maintenance activities with operations

Effective communication, both oral and written, with team members and others to describe unit conditions and observed situations

Ensure compliance with operating procedures, quality management, and safety and environmental procedures as necessary to maintain equipment

Ability to respond to emergency situations within the limits of training and qualifications.

Safe and Environmentally Responsible for Maintaining Plant Operations and Equipment

Other duties in support of company objectives

Consistent with MANE’s environmental commitments, every employee shall actively participate in relevant education/training based upon corporate and local environmental objectives. Management shall support and facilitate the actions within their teams to effectively and adequately implement environmental policies, procedures and practices, as well as promote continual improvement consistent with environmental goals.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or related discipline

Minimum 5 years of equivalent industry experience required (10+ preferred with 5+ years in a supervisory role)

High level of mechanical aptitude, strong supervisor skills, strong computer skills including the use of a maintenance management software system

Knowledge of current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP)

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Ability to perform essential physical functions of the position including climbing stairs, ladders, and lifting to 55lbs

Ability to enter confined spaces while wearing a respirator

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

Effective oral and communication skills

Ability to work holidays and overtime as required by the schedule

History of strong attendance and performance

Ability to coach and be coached

Ability to be safe, innovative, flexible, self-starting, honest and open

Ability to work as a member of an integrated team

MANE offers industry leading benefits including a generous PTO plan. Additional benefits include paid holidays, annual year-end shut down, annual and bi-weekly 401(k) contributions, tuition reimbursement, paid parental leave, employee assistance programs and many more.

MANE is known for having a culture that focuses on our employees and their well-being. See for yourself why our employees love working at MANE!

MANE is an equal opportunity employer.

Full-time