Engineering Supervisor

POSITION SUMMARY

Lead maintenance department personnel in all maintenance functions resulting in reliable plant equipment and systems.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The Engineering Supervisor will provide engineering support for the Plant Engineer, to include project implementation, production and equipment improvement initiatives and to support the daily operations of the plant to ensure all safety and quality goals are achieved.

• Project management, purchasing, and supervision of contractors for all projects to assure completion on a timely basis within budget.
• Adhere to and enforce Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and HACCP requirements.
• Lead and assist management with appropriate training to assure regulatory compliance.
• Report to Engineering Superintendent.
• Maintain appropriate communication/relationships with all employees, vendors, visitors.
• Provide the necessary safety training to contractors.
• Follow, monitor, and ensure compliance with all safety, food safety, environmental, GMP rules, regulations, and policies.
• Attend daily production/quality meetings.
• Provide technical support for plant processes and improvements.
• Observe facility operations on a regular basis.
• Communicate with Supervisors on a daily basis.
• Oversee facility operations.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education

BS degree in engineering or related technical area from an accredited college/university; Chemical, Electrical, or Mechanical preferred

Related Experience

• Proven Engineering experience of 3 – 5 years

Skills and Competencies

• Excellent oral and written communication skills with proven ability to work well with people.
• Ability to identify critical areas for improvement and develop plans for correction.
• Competent in making sketches, drawings, line layouts, plans etc., and written instructions as necessary to affect equipment maintenance / repair.
• Participative team attitude skills with all personnel to assure production standards, safety, and sanitation levels are maintained as defined by Tootsie Roll & CBI values.
• Good skills in ammonia refrigeration, steam generation and PLCs.
• Good problem solving skills through team and individual efforts.
• Excellent analytical skills and problem solving skills.

Equipment/Software Skills

Working knowledge in personal computers (Microsoft software necessary, project management/Microsoft Project preferred) and basic understanding of Allen Bradley.