Plant Engineer / SUPL1431

Position Description:

Supply Operations San Leandro Milk Plant, located in San Leandro, CA, has an opening for a Plant Engineer.Key Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:Scheduling of associates and union contract administration.Scheduling and planning holiday production requirements regarding equipment readiness and crew requirements.Ensure adherence to Safeway policies, procedures and practices.Manage day to day operations within the maintenance department.Set, monitor and maintain a safe working environment.Responsible for identification and implementation of cost reduction opportunities.Responsible for new methods preparation and submission.Capital budget development, justification, implementation and administration.Strive for fast continuous systematic planned improvement.Work with suppliers and vendors.Travel 5% or less.Qualifications:2-4 year degree in Engineering or technical field (BS or AIB equivalent).5 years experience in the dairy industry.8 years food manufacturing or processing experience.4 years supervisory experience in a food manufacturing environment. Must have training in fluid mechanics, refrigeration, electrical wiring/controls, and PLC programming.Experience in Capital Expenditure development, justification, implementation and administration.Working knowledge of regulatory agencies.Knowledge of MSDS, HACCP and GMPs.Experience in safety administration.Proficient in Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Project and Auto-Cad.Excellent organizational skills with a high degree of initiative and flexibility.Good analytical and problem solving skills.Proven ability to define performance measures related to the business and hold associates accountable for the same.Must be comfortable at giving and receiving open feedback.Must possess the following traits: proactive, risk taker, change agent and strong sense of urgency and courage.Strong interpersonal, communication and team building skills.Excellent oral and written communication skills.