Home Market Foods
Plant Engineer & Maintenance Manager
South Windsor, CT · Contract
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About the role
- The Plant Engineer & Maintenance Manager is the technical and maintenance leader for the site, accountable for the performance, reliability, and continuous improvement of all plant assets.
- This role blends hands-on engineering execution with people leadership and financial accountability.
- Our recruitment process is prompt and transparent.
Responsibilities
- Own and continuously improve the site's Preventive Maintenance (PM), Predictive Maintenance (PdM), and reliability systems, including TPM where applicable. Utilize and when needed, develop CMMS into the daily operation.
- Lead root-cause analysis and permanent corrective actions for chronic equipment and infrastructure issues.
- Own plant infrastructure systems, including utilities, building systems, refrigeration, compressed air, steam, water, wastewater, and material-handling assets.
- Support capital vs. expense decision-making through sound technical and financial analysis.
- Lead site-level capital projects from concept through commissioning, including scope development, cost estimates, schedules, contractor coordination, and startup. Build and own 3 year capital plan to meet the needs of the business.
- Incorporate sanitary design and hygienic maintenance practices into all equipment and facility work.
- Lead, coach, and develop maintenance personnel through clear expectations, training, and performance management.
- Own and continuously improve the site's Preventive Maintenance (PM), Predictive Maintenance (PdM), and reliability systems, including TPM where applicable.
- Utilize and when needed, develop CMMS into the daily operation.
- Lead site-level capital projects from concept through commissioning, including scope development, cost estimates, schedules, contractor coordination, and startup.
Requirements
- Degree or relevant experience in Engineering or related engineering discipline.
- 10+ years of experience in manufacturing, with progressive responsibility in maintenance, engineering, or reliability roles.
- 8+ years demonstrated experience leading maintenance teams and owning PM systems in a production environment.
- Proficiency with CMMS systems and Microsoft Office.
- Proven accountability for R&M budgets, cost control, and maintenance planning.
- Experience in USDA-regulated or ready-to-eat food manufacturing.
- Familiarity with ammonia refrigeration, steam systems, and industrial utilities.
- Proficiency with AutoCAD and Microsoft Projects.
- Ability to walk production floors, climb ladders and stairs, and occasionally lift up to 50 pounds.
- Frequently required to stand
Compensation
- Develop, manage, and control the annual R&M budget, including labor, parts, services, and contracted maintenance spend.
Company info
- At Home Market Foods, we champion equal opportunities for all, prohibiting discrimination based on race, religion, gender, and more.
Visa & Work Authorization
- At this time, Home Market Foods will not sponsor applicants for employment authorization for this position for the following work visas: STEM OPT EAD, H-1B, H-1B1, E-3, O-1, J-1, or TN
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