Sr. Manager, Process  & Technology Development/Application/Transfer
NorthEast
110-125k
We are seeking a Process & Technology professional for a growing food processing company located in the NorthEast. This person will be responsible for identifying and performing process and technology development/application activities, identify and allocate resources, and manage technology demonstration and development projects from concept through validation.  Facilitate the generation of new technology concepts and ideas within the company and seek out emerging technologies of value to the company.
Provide direction, technical expertise, critical thinking, and technology development knowledge to the Engineering Group.  Serve as technology development consultant to our manufacturing plants, customers, and suppliers. Serve as technical resource to others investigating and developing technologies. Build and maintain good working relationships with suppliers and service vendors to encourage technology development and make Keystone a preferred technology partner.  Routinely meet with plant and operations and support personnel to encourage and facilitate the generation of ideas and identification of opportunities for new technology application.
**Engineering degree, 15 years experience, high interest in leading edge and over the horizon technology... Travel required.
This is an exciting position and requires an exciting, interactive personality...

Sr. Manager, Corporate Environmental Engineering
NorthEast
105-115k
Responsible for managing and coordinating environmental engineering projects throughout the corporation, as well as assuring compliance with applicable regulations and requirements.
Manage the capital program for environmental programs and projects.  Review environmental project descriptions and justification to assure that they are complete and accurate and meet design and operational expectations.  For projects directly managed, prepare CAR with all estimates, drawings, equipment lists, and specifications for successful execution.
Work with corporate and plant/facility staffs to assure corporate and regulatory requirements are met.  Work with engineering and operations personnel to implement and coordinate continuous improvement to assure compliance and reduce risk.  Support engineering and operations personnel in establishing capital budgets for environmental projects and programs.
Directly manage or coordinate through assigned project managers the implementation of major environmental projects.  Support corporate and plant engineering staff in the identification and resolution of environmental issues related to other projects.           
Manage and direct vendors, contractors, consultants, and assigned company personnel to assure environmental are completed in a timely and cost effective manner.
Assist plants and facilities in the preparation and submittal and execution of various environmental programs and plans, and assist on permitting issues as needed.
Provide environmental due diligence in the acquisition of new businesses and in the sale/decommissioning of facilities, as well as any remediation efforts required.

Sr. Process Engineer
MidWest
75-100k
Design/Build company seeking a Sr level Food Process Engineering Professional to perform quality process engineering design services in a professional manner so projects are implemented that meet or exceed our customer’s satisfaction for schedule and budget.
* Flow diagrams and specifications will be developed in accordance with customer requirements, Company standards and specifications, and Federal, State and Local regulatory agency requirements.
Mass balance calculations will be developed and provided to the customer for review and confirmation of project production design criteria. These documents can include: production time line studies, capacity usage studies, product mass flow calculations, etc.
Standard practices pertaining to engineering calculations, spreadsheets, equipment schedules, standard details, piping methods, and control sequences are utilized as much as possible and incorporated into the project documents.
* Assist the estimating department in performing complete, accurate, and competitive estimates for the Process systems.
* Assure customer satisfaction through proper supervision and coordination of project engineering and construction resources.

Maintenance & Operations Manager
SouthEast
95-100k + Bonus
Successful candidate will have a thorough understanding of production operations as well as maintenance functions. This is a ground beef pattie facility servicing the QSR segment.

Sr. Project Engineer
100-110k
Supervise, coordinate and direct the activity of vendors, contractors, consultants and assigned personnel to ensure projects are completed in a timely and cost effective manner.
Provide layouts of equipment for new or renovated facilities. In cooperation with operations management, develop processes and improve existing facilities and processes to eliminate waste and increase throughput.
Review project descriptions to be certain they are complete and accurate. Prepare project descriptions for projects directly managed including: drawings, equipment lists, schedule and cost estimates.
Maintain and monitor an effective project control system to assure the availability of current information on project activity as well as to audit finished project reports.
Facilitate the interchange of ideas, innovation, new technology, engineering techniques and information on project activity as well as to audit finished project reports.
Effectively communicates through active listening, action on input, sharing information in an open, timely manner and encouraging others to do the same. Maintains appropriate confidentiality.
BSME or similar engineering degree
Minimum 5-10 years experience
Plant Engineering/Maintenance knowledge.
Meat or poultry industry experience preferred
Knowledge of safety and government regulations
Good oral and written communication skills
Ability to travel 50% to 60% of the time
Some knowledge of refrigeration is a plus, but not required.

Project Engineering Manager
Southeast
100k
Supervise, coordinate and direct the activity of vendors, contractors, consultants and assigned personnel to ensure projects are completed in a timely and cost effective manner.
Provide layouts of equipment for new or renovated facilities. In cooperation with operations management, develop processes and improve existing facilities and processes to eliminate waste and increase throughput.
Review project descriptions to be certain they are complete and accurate. Prepare project descriptions for projects directly managed including: drawings, equipment lists, schedule and cost estimates.
Maintain and monitor an effective project control system to assure the availability of current information on project activity as well as to audit finished project reports.
Facilitate the interchange of ideas, innovation, new technology, engineering techniques and information on project activity as well as to audit finished project reports.
Effectively communicates through active listening, action on input, sharing information in an open, timely manner and encouraging others to do the same. Maintains appropriate confidentiality.
BSME or ChE degree
Minimum 5 years experience
Plant Engineering/Maintenance knowledge.
Meat or poultry industry experience preferred
Knowledge of safety and government regulations
Good oral and written communication skills
Ability to travel 50% to 60% of the time
Knowledge of refrigeration

Maintenance Manager - Beverage
Nationwide Opportunities
65-85k
Successful applicants must have previous food and/or beverage industry experience, and a high-speed packaging background. Knowledge of HPWS and Lean Manufacturing is required.
Engineering degree is strongly preferred.

Maintenance Supervisor
Nationwide Opportunities
55-75k
Successful applicants will have previous food and/or beverage industry experience, and high-speed packaging experience. An Engineering degree is preferred. Experience in troubleshooting and programming PLCs.
Predictive/Pro-Active and Preventive Maintenance is needed, CMMS, and TPM or Lean Manufacturing background is a plus.

Maintenance Manager
NorthEast
85-95k
Initiates, directs, and manages all activities and processes related to the predictive, preventive and proactive maintenance programs to improve reliability while reducing maintenance costs.
Responsibilities include leading and developing direct reports while fostering a team environment, responsible for meeting or exceeding established goals (cost & waste reduction, safety, sanitation, & quality improvement, uptime, reliability and other performance standards) as they relate to packaging equipment.
Supports and develops HPWS to ensure that information flow, personnel development, problem-solving, goal-setting and continuous process improvements are a part of the daily activities.
Additional responsibilities include resource planning, daily management, and implementation of key initiatives.
Identify, analyze, and reduce equipment downtime and repetitive failures and interacts cross-functionally to resolve issues.
Skill set:
Engineering degree and Engineering/Operational experience.
Strong mechanical/electrical background.
Excellent interpersonal skills.
Demonstrated participative management and leadership skills required. Experience in team building.

Maintenance Manager - Beverage
Mid Atlantic
75-85k
Large beverage company is searching for a Maintenance Manager for their facility located in the Mid-Atlantic area.
Responsible for preventative maintenance and repair of plant equipment to ensure efficient day to day operations.
Achieve and sustain maintenance standards and equipment reliability targets including cases per hour, package changeover, line changeover, preventative maintenance.
Improve the preventative maintenance program to achieve minimum machine downtime and meet production requirements.
Experience with plant equipment including air compressors, water treatment, refrigeration, hydraulics, electrical, boilers and sanitation.
Experience in building maintenance (welding and fabrication, concrete/asphalt, roofs).
Ability to oversee and maintain production lines (filling, coding, conveying) and PLC.
Manage, coach and develop a team of maintenance employees.
Establish team performance standards to build capability and improve performance.
Job Requirements:
5-10 years of experience in production maintenance.
Engineering Degree
Experience computerized maintenance management systems.
Beverage industry experience.
Strong leadership and continuous process improvement skills.
Knowledge of production operations, repair procedures, trouble shooting and preventative maintenance.
Understanding of Statistical Process Control, Lean Manufacturing techniques.

Maintenance Manager
Midwest
50-55k
Responsible for the maintenance of a bottling plant and a Distribution Center for this spice blending company.

Refrigeration Supervisor
50-60k
Responsible for directing 8 refrigeration mechanics and schedule maintenance. Administer parts management, safety awareness, and PM schedules for the engine room. Will have the ability to defrost Gyro freezers, assists mechanics as needed, communicate with mechanics and supervisors, train employees through the in-house program using RETA Group.
Requires IV class RETA Certification, 5 years NH3 experience, HAZMAT training, knowledge of PHAs, SOPs, and PSM; also knowledgeable with OSHA, EPA, USDA, and AIB standards. Will cover all shifts.
Should be able to troubleshoot and repair chillers, condensers, blast freezers, spiral freezers along with compressors and various support equipment.