Senior Plant Engineer

At Furmano Foods you join a value-driven company with a legacy built on farm faith andfamily since 1921. We are dedicated to producing quality shelf-stable foods while
nurturing our employees community and the environment. We offer competitive pay comprehensivebenefits and the opportunity to make a lasting impact while contributing to a culture of quality service and sustainability.

Position Summary
The Senior Plant Engineer provides technical leadership for manufacturing processes facilities automation utilities packaging systems and capital improvement initiatives. This position designs develops and optimizes manufacturing systems that improve safety food safety quality productivity equipment reliability and cost while providing hands-on engineering support to production operations. The Senior Plant Engineer partners with Operations Maintenance Quality and Supply Chain to drive continuous improvement and support Furmano Foods strategic objectives.

Education & Experience
Bachelors degree in Mechanical Manufacturing Industrial Electrical or related Engineering discipline required; Professional Engineer (PE) certification preferred. Seven
to ten years of progressive engineering experience in manufacturing preferably within food manufacturing or consumer packaged goods. Demonstrated experience leading capital projects process optimization automation Lean Manufacturing equipment reliability project management and continuous improvement initiatives. Experience supporting BRC SQF GMP or other food safety systems preferred.

Skills & Abilities
Strong mechanical and analytical aptitude.
Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills.
Working knowledge of CAD software and Microsoft Office.

Experience with PLCs automation systems HMIs and manufacturing controls
preferred.
Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing Six Sigma Root Cause Analysis Value Stream
Mapping Kaizen and Continuous Improvement.
Ability to lead cross-functional project teams.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Ability to influence others without direct authority.
Willingness to spend approximately 50% of time on the production floor with
occasional travel.

Physical Demands
Requires the ability to safely perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation. Frequent standing walking climbing bending
reaching lifting up to 40 pounds occasionally and working throughout a manufacturing environment while wearing required personal protective equipment.

Duties and Responsibilities
1. Lead engineering initiatives supporting manufacturing facilities utilities automation and continuous improvement.
2. Manage lead and direct engineering team and provide technical guidance across the
organization.
3. Provide technical leadership for manufacturing processes equipment and automation systems.
4. Design develop and implement manufacturing process improvements that improve safety quality productivity and cost.
5. Lead capital equipment evaluations project justifications budgeting installation commissioning and startup activities.
6. Support packaging technology product quality improvements equipment reliability and cost reduction initiatives.
7. Manage engineering projects from concept through implementation while ensuring projects are completed safely on schedule and within budget.
8. Partner with Operations Maintenance Quality Safety Procurement and Supply Chain to improve operational performance.
9. Identify document and report measurable cost savings and operational improvements resulting from engineering initiatives.
10. Utilize Lean Manufacturing principles including Value Stream Mapping Root Cause Analysis Visual Management Standard Work Waste Elimination and Continuous
Improvement methodologies.
11. Investigate equipment failures downtime production losses and yield opportunities while developing corrective and preventive actions.

12. Design tooling fixtures equipment modifications and manufacturing solutions to improve safety ergonomics and productivity.
13. Lead and participate in Kaizen events Continuous Improvement initiatives and operational excellence projects.
14. Provide hands-on engineering support to production while maintaining engineering standards and best practices.
15. Promote food safety quality and workplace safety by identifying risks and communicating concerns immediately.
16. Support BRC SQF GMP OSHA and all applicable regulatory and company standards.
17. Perform other duties as assigned.

Working Conditions
Physical Environment: Manufacturing plant environment.
Manual Dexterity: Frequent walking standing climbing bending and computer work.
Audible / Visual Demands: Requires the ability to observe manufacturing processes
analyze equipment performance and respond to production issues.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Profit Sharing Bonus
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance
• Onsite nurse
• Corporate Chaplain
• Dependent Scholarship Assistance Program

Ability to Commute:

• Northumberland PA 17857 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Northumberland PA 17857: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Employment Disclaimer
This position is considered at-will meaning employment can be terminated at any time by either party with or without notice and for any reason not prohibited by
law.
Furmano Foods is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal state and local employment laws.

This job description describes the general nature of the duties and requirements of this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list or limit the supervisors ability to
modify work assignments as appropriate to meet the needs of the organization.

Required Experience:

Senior IC