Plant Chief Engineer

Gibbon Packing, LLC, an American Foods Group Company has an opportunity for a Plant Chief Engineer at our Gibbon, NE plant.

As our Plant Chief Engineer, you will:

• Provide assistance and direction to other plant maintenance and operations employees in proper plant procedures and manufacturing methods.
• Provide guidance for preventative and repair maintenance to ensure that plant operations are able to meet output quotas and deadlines.
• Design all preventative maintenance programs in coordination with the maintenance and engineering staff.
• Administer and resolve all technical maintenance issues.
• Participate in all facilities maintenance meetings.
• Ensure compliance to all state and federal regulations.
• Collaborate with various departments to maintain the mechanical integrity of all plant programs.
• Prepare an effective schedule for all maintenance operations.
• Prepare annual and monthly maintenance budget proposals and ensure the achievement of all objectives with the required budget.
• Assist in the installation and maintenance of all machines and tools.
• NOTE: this description is not intended to be all-inclusive. An employee may perform other related duties to meet the ongoing needs of the organization; these duties are considered marginal.

Minimum Qualifications (Required):

• Must be able to work in the United States without sponsorship.
• Must be able to effectively communicate in English (speaking, reading, and writing).
• 5-7 years supervising, planning, and scheduling hourly maintenance personnel.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior supervisory experience in a USDA inspected beef, pork or poultry facility.
• Valid Certified Plant Engineer (CPE) certification.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Working knowledge of refrigeration systems, steam, and hot water generation systems.
• Experience in utilizing computerized maintenance management systems to deploy maintenance strategies.
• Knowledge of rendering and wastewater system management.  
• Strong knowledge and troubleshooting of overhead conveying systems, conveyors, HVAC, hydraulics, compressed air systems, electrical systems, and equipment utilized in food processing.
• Ability to communicate well (verbal and written) with all levels of employees from hourly to upper management.
• Ability to identify and address safety hazards; promote safety on a daily basis.
• Ability to lead by example, encourage teamwork and learning, and motivate the hourly workforce.
• Must have a high math aptitude; be assertive; and be able to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to perform consistent, accurate work with minimal direction and work successfully as part of a team.

Work Environment

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as laptop computers, desk phones, and smartphones. The position will also be required to regularly visit production facility work environments.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand, walk or sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move objects. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, and color vision.

Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status. Applicants with a disability who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process can contact Human Resources at the location(s) where you are applying. We participate in the E-Verify program in certain locations as required by law.

Gibbon Packing, LLC an American Foods Group Company is a privately held beef processing company located in Gibbon, Nebraska. We appreciate our employees and reward them for a job well done.  As a member of the team, you will find yourself challenged and contributing in a significant way to the success of the business, and you will be rewarded for that success. If you want to feel appreciated for a job well done and be part of something bigger, then consider joining American Foods Group, a “hire to retire” type of company.  

What we offer:

• Competitive pay
• Excellent benefit plan. Benefits include: Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flex Spending Accounts, Voluntary Benefits, PTO, 401k, Short Term Disability, Discount Meat Purchase Program, and more!  
• Training, growth and advancement opportunities that will make this the best and last company you work for.

Check Out the Gibbon, NE Area!

Improve your quality of life by residing in Gibbon, Nebraska, a rural city located in the center of Nebraska.  Gibbon is located close to many recreational areas and is a short drive from Kearney, NE.

The area also offers:

• The Great Platte River Road Archway – a museum and monument commemorating the valley’s role in westward expansion. The campus surrounding the museum includes hiking/biking trails, artwork and sculptures, and picnic shelters.
• Windmill State Recreational Area which includes a swimming beach, 6 lakes for fishing, hiking trails, and more!
• Year-round community events that the whole family will love.

Try to convince us that there is a better place to live and work other than Gibbon Packing, LLC in Gibbon, NE!