Engineering Jobs in Deerfield, KS
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Title: Plant Engineering Manager
Location: Holcomb, KS
Overview:
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Hire Type: Direct Hire
Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision
Bonus/ Incentives/ Stock Options: 401k matching, annual bonus potential
Pay: $150,000-165,000
Job Summary:
This leader will direct plant engineering and maintenance teams, driving asset reliability, continuous improvement, and strategic capital planning. The role partners closely with plant leadership to enhance productivity, safety, and cost efficiency while maintaining compliance with food safety, environmental, and regulatory standards.
Job Duties:
Lead and develop engineers, maintenance managers, and technical staff; oversee hiring, performance management, and professional development
Design and sustain predictive and preventive maintenance programs to minimize downtime and extend asset life
Oversee maintenance of production equipment, utilities, electrical distribution, instrumentation, and facility infrastructure
Identify, prioritize, and execute capital and expense projects; manage scope, budgets, and timelines
Perform equipment lifecycle and replacement analyses to support operational and financial decision-making
Drive continuous improvement initiatives using KPIs to enhance reliability and reduce waste
Evaluate and negotiate with vendors, contractors, and service providers
Ensure compliance with environmental regulations, GMPs, food safety standards, and corporate policies
Manage departmental budgets and maintain detailed maintenance and engineering documentation
Promote strong communication practices across plant and enterprise stakeholders
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related technical discipline (or equivalent experience)
8+ years of engineering or maintenance experience within food or consumer goods manufacturing
Prior leadership experience managing technical teams
Background in capital project management, budgeting, environmental compliance, and PLC systems
Strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical, architectural, and process systems
Experience applying continuous improvement methodologies
Proven ability to lead complex projects, manage change, and collaborate cross-functionally
