Plant Engineer w management experience

OPEN JOB: Plant Engineer w management experience LOCATION: Ruston, Louisiana Relocation Assistance Available SALARY: $117,000 to $160,000 INDUSTRY: Manufacturing JOB CATEGORY: Engineering - Mechanical PLANT: This plant manufactures building insulation - non union - 70 employees - the plant runs 20 hours per day / 4 days per week. IDEAL CANDIDATE Plant Engineer is needed to manage the multiple projects for the site to continue making improvements. Ideal candidate will have experience managing/leading skilled employees as well as managing capital expenditure projects - will have 1 direct salary report (maintenance supervisor) and 15 maintenance mechanics/electricians Managing of contractors from a project engineer $1M Capex project slated for 2026 this person will manage as well as the maintenance of the building/facility/equipment Managing uptime. Making sure it is where it's at Focus on spending - split between investments/discretionary spend or capital How is the equipment running and up to our expectations. Managing AC&R Preferred experience with SAP Plant Maintenance Module, SAP Project Systems Module and SAP Procure to Pay Module Role Summary As the Plant Engineer of the Ruston, LA plant, you are accountable for the longterm reliability, safety, and productivity of the manufacturing facility. Your impact is measured not by daily tasks but by your ability to strengthen asset performance, optimize capital deployment, improve maintenance culture, and enable the plant to meet or exceed operational goals. You will lead maintenance and engineering strategy, ensuring the facility operates at worldclass standards. Key Performance Objectives & Strategic Goals: Maximize Equipment Reliability & Operational Uptime Deliver measurable yearoveryear improvement in equipment reliability through datadriven root cause analysis, predictive maintenance, and modernization initiatives. Establish and maintain reliability programs that reduce unplanned downtime and extend the life of critical assets Lead Capital Planning to Strengthen the Site's Future Performance Own the full capital budgeting cycle, ensuring Capex programs deliver ROI, support longterm asset strategy, and align with plant growth plans. Provide monthly capital performance insights and longterm project justifications to plant and corporate leadership. Optimize Maintenance Strategy, Spend & Resource Allocation Manage and control maintenance budgets, ensuring spending aligns with reliability priorities and costefficiency targets. Improve workflow efficiency through prioritization frameworks, skills development, and enhanced planning processes Strengthen Safety, Environmental Compliance & Risk Mitigation Ensure consistent compliance with local, state, and federal safety and environmental regulations. Implement engineering controls and process improvements that minimize hazards, reduce incident potential, and contribute to a zeroinjury culture. Drive Productivity, Quality & Continuous Improvement Partner with operations to identify performance gaps and implement engineering solutions that enhance throughput, reduce waste, and improve product quality. Lead crossfunctional efforts to deploy CI methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma, equipment modernization). Lead & Develop the Maintenance Organization Provide direction and leadership to a team of skilled technicians, developing capabilities, accountability, and a highperformance mindset. Advance a culture of communication, teamwork, and technical excellence across the maintenance department Facilitate Strategic Plant Events & LongRange Planning Plan and oversee major downtime events, such as semiannual shutdowns, ensuring they are delivered safely, on time, and within budget. Support longterm facility and process planning-positioning Ruston for growth, efficiency, and operational stability What You Bring to the Team: Bachelor's degree in engineering 6+ years manufacturing project engineering experience 2+ years in a leadership role Knowledge of mechanical systems, environmental & safety regulations Experience with ERP systems (SAP a plus) Strong leadership, communication, analytical, and problemsolving skills If you are interested in pursuing this opportunity, please respond back and include the following: MS WORD Resume required compensation. Contact information. Availability Upon receipt, one of our managers will contact you to discuss the position in full detail. STEPHEN FLEISCHNER Recruiting Manager INTERMEDIA GROUP, INC. EMAIL:

Created: 2026-03-10