Plant Engineer
Company: C.H. Guenther & Son
Location: San Antonio
Posted on: April 23, 2024
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Job Description:
Job DescriptionDuties and Responsibilities:Lead in the
development of the annual and three/five-year capital plans by
developing engineering plans, planning for facility management,
planning for productivity and process improvements, defining
individual projects, assigning budgetary costs to projects,
organizing project support meetings and supporting other
departments.Performs other duties by managing capital projects from
writing scope of work, request for proposal, requesting funding
through the capital appropriation request, tracking project cost
and time lines, helping set up PMs for new equipment, coordinating
installation closely with production and other departments and
leading out to execute vertical start up.Lead the facilities
process improvement activities including the productivity
initiatives.Facilitate and teach process improvement methodologies
to the facilities personnel to in order to develop a culture of
continuous improvement. Create and maintain annual operating and
capital budgets.Assist in developing plant layout in planning
rearrangement of facilities, equipment, and operations for better
utilization of space.Work closely with research and development,
quality assurance and maintenance personnel to prevent problems
with products and equipment.Ensure all safety regulatory policies
and procedures are implemented and maintained at all times.Stay
informed concerning new manufacturing technologies and equipment in
order to manufacture and reduce cost through efficiencies.Support
all current and new product introductions.Ensure
vendors/subcontractors are manufacturing products according to
product specifications.Determine root causes of process problems
and diminish occurrences in the manufacturing process.Conduct and
report return on investment when considering improvement,
replacements, repair, or capital purchase.Ensure that all
manufacturing product specifications are developed, and testing
procedures are in place before starting up
vendors/subcontractors.Assist in the assessment of
vendor/subcontractor evaluation for consideration.Responsible for
coordinating training and developing standard operating procedures
on new equipment to meet target launch date.Manage external
relationships with vendors/subcontractors.Manage internal report
such as uptime through software packages such as Redzone.Performs
all other duties as assigned.Minimum Job
Requirements:Education/Certifications and Experience:Bachelor s
Degree in Engineering
Mechanical, Industrial, or related field.5+ years of experience in
a manufacturing environment, preferably in an engineering or
process improvement role.Experience with CAD software.Knowledge,
Skills, and Abilities:Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel,
PowerPoint, and Access.Proven track record of reducing costs
through processes and efficiencies.Experience in equipment design
and modificationsOutstanding verbal and written communication
skillsHands-on, team oriented and committed to business improvement
processes.Process-oriented mentalityStrong problem-solving
capabilities.Supervisory Responsibilities:N/AWorking Conditions and
Physical Effort:Typical work in office and manufacturing
environment.Work environment occasionally involves light exposure
to unusual elements, such as dirt, dust, fumes, extreme
temperatures, humidity, darkness, and/or noise as well as physical
risks, such as working around mechanical, chemical, and electrical
hazards when in our production facilities.Expectations:Will
demonstrate, promote, and exemplify the Company s Core Values in
People, Quality and Growth.
Keywords: C.H. Guenther & Son, San Antonio , Plant Engineer, Engineering , San Antonio, Texas
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