Senior Plant Engineer

About the Company:

Our client is a market-leading company in the poultry industry, renowned for its high standards in animal welfare, sustainability, and operational excellence. With a strong presence in domestic and international markets, the company is committed to continuous improvement, innovation, and delivering safe, high-quality poultry products.

Role Summary:

The Senior Plant Engineer - Corporate will serve as a key technical leader supporting multiple production facilities across the enterprise. This role is responsible for driving engineering excellence, capital project execution, process optimization, and equipment reliability. The position offers a high-impact platform to influence best practices, introduce innovation, and ensure alignment with corporate strategies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and oversee capital projects across multiple poultry processing facilities, from concept through commissioning.

• Provide engineering expertise and support to plant-level engineering and maintenance teams.

• Standardize and optimize equipment selection, layout, and processes for efficiency, safety, and cost-effectiveness.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including operations, quality assurance, safety, environmental, and R&D.

• Analyze plant performance data to identify opportunities for energy efficiency, yield improvement, and waste reduction.

• Ensure compliance with regulatory and food safety requirements in all engineering solutions.

• Mentor and guide plant engineers, fostering technical capability development across the organization.

• Manage relationships with OEMs, engineering firms, and contractors.

• Support integration of new technologies including automation, controls, and digital systems.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or Chemical Engineering (Master's preferred).

• Minimum of 8-10 years of engineering experience in the food, poultry, or meat processing industry.

• Proven experience leading capital projects and plant improvement initiatives.

• Deep understanding of poultry processing equipment, utilities, refrigeration, and automation.

• Strong knowledge of USDA, OSHA, and FDA regulations applicable to food processing.

• Exceptional problem-solving skills and data-driven decision-making ability.

• Willingness to travel (up to 50%) to various production facilities.

Preferred Attributes:

• Lean Six Sigma certification or experience with continuous improvement methodologies.

• Experience working in union and non-union environments.

• Strong communication and leadership skills with the ability to influence across all levels.

• Strategic mindset with hands-on execution capability.