Plant Engineer

JobCast ID: fm0n4e3uox8g
Title: Plant Engineer
Level: Mid-Level
Reports To: Plant Manager
Travel Required: Travel not required
Visa Support: No visa sponsorships supported
Location(s): Yes, they must report in-person to a specific location
City: Winchester
State: KY
Postal Code: 40391
Monetary: Confidential
Currency: $ USD
Salary Minimum: $87,375.00
Salary Maximum: $104,850.00
Signing Bonus: No
Bonus Description: 12.5% quarterly
Relocation Package: None

Must-Haves:

1. Experience in running a manufacturing maintenance department.
2. Engineering degree; Mechanical; chemical or industrial engineering.
3. Experience & proven record of coming up with failure analysis.

Job Description:
The Plant Engineer is responsible for achieving the highest level of reliability for plant equipment through committed support for the Sonoco Performance System (SPS), Total Productive Maintenance (TPM), and strong ownership of the Maintenance Excellence process within their plant. Key responsibilities include:

• Ensuring the safety of all employees by leading a comprehensive safety process to prevent injuries.
• Implementing a reliability-centered maintenance process that drives machine uptime and reduces operational costs.
• Leading and developing the maintenance department personnel.
• Scoping and executing capital projects, managing department spend, and identifying technical improvements to equipment/processes.
• Applying reliability tools to determine root causes of equipment failures and downtime.

Qualifications:

• Minimum 3+ years of successful experience leading a plant maintenance department in an industrial manufacturing environment and/or 5+ years of supervisory manufacturing experience.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Maintenance, Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience with CMMS preferred.
• Strong understanding of OSHA requirements related to in-house equipment.
• Proficient in Root Cause Analysis techniques and able to develop/implement countermeasures.

Compensation:
The annual base salary range for this role is from $87,375.00 to $104,850.00, plus a quarterly bonus of 12.5% of base salary.

Benefits:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your dependents, including FSA and HSA options
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Paid time off and holidays
• Tuition reimbursement
• Various company-paid and voluntary employee-paid insurance plans including life and disability insurance

Screening Questions:

1. How many direct reports have you had at one time?
2. The hours for this role are 7 AM - 5 PM, M-F; on call some weekends and after-hours depending on plant needs. Does this work for you?
3. Are you able to easily commute to the location?
4. What is your leadership style?
5. How many years of experience do you have running a manufacturing maintenance facility?
6. Are you authorized to work in the US? Will you now or in the future require sponsorship?

Interview Steps:

1. Resume review
2. Screening by recruiter
3. Team call with manager & candidate
4. Onsite visit
5. Possible panel interview if warranted

Company Culture & Perks:
Sonoco is a global provider of consumer, industrial, healthcare, and protective packaging with a commitment to creating sustainable products and programs. The company emphasizes a culture of safety, collaboration, and continuous improvement.