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Plant Engineer Job in Orrville, Ohio US

Plant Engineer

The J.M. Smucker Company - Orrville, OH

Posted: 10/9/2025 - Expires: 1/7/2026

Job ID: 292732493

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Job Description

Your Opportunity as the Engineering Manager

Active member of the Senior Plant Leadership Team and is responsible and accountable for leading the Orrville plant engineering organization, plant capital management processes, initiative & project management, plant business continuity plan (BCP), property, building and facilities ownership, and provide technical safety, environmental and sustainability leadership.

Location: Orrville, OH
Work Arrangements: 100% onsite

In this role you will:

Work jointly with HR and the Consumer Division Engineering team to establish staffing and resource needs
Responsible for coaching and development of the plant engineering team and ongoing performance management

Own and manage plant capital budget; track capital spending against budget and manage accordingly and provide fiscal year forecasted capital expense cash flow
Develop the plant 5-Year Capital Plan; work includes establishment, maintenance, forecasting and reporting of plant capital needs; work with finance, operations, and Consumer TSO to ensure plans align with the plant and Consumer Division Masterplans

Lead the Initiative Management (IM) Pillar for the plant including implementation of IM tools and coaching/development of plant resources, support efforts in design and improvement of corporate project management
Ensure effective and efficient execution of projects across the plant, manage project capital and expense spending; ensure proper purchasing standards are followed during the execution of equipment specifications and requisitions; and analyze spend trends and use data to improve systems
Ensure successful project start-ups using IM tools including development of equipment standards & specifications; Factory Acceptance Testing (FTA) protocol and commissioning protocol
Participate in and provide technical feedback for new initiatives and product development; partner with R&D in new product development to ensure successful engineering and equipment selection to deliver required process transformations

Maintain property records for site including titles, deeds, and surveys; manage document preparations for permits and permit records; develop and maintain facilities master plans for maintenance (structural integrity) and improvements including common areas, roofs, HVAC, plumbing, sewers, floors, etc.; manage interface with Company Risk Management Manager and Insurance Provider (currently FM Global)
Manage the facilities department and plant systems team at the plant. Ensure proper maintenance of all facilities and utilities equipment including the use of appropriate Operations Excellence standards and PSM (Process Safety Management) requirements
Owns the electrical distribution system and wastewater system health and compliance

Own, lead, and develop the plant BCP to address personnel, property, facility, utility, and equipment needs in the event of a business interruption

Owns technical safety programs (Process, Combustible Dust, Pressure Vessel, Fire, and Thermal & Electrical); ensure all projects meet tech safety and environmental requirements through coordination with and audits by the Plant HS&E Leader. Coaches and develops the owners of said technical safety programs.
Work with Sustainability Leaders on efforts to meet sustainability goals including energy, water, and waste reduction

Other duties as assigned by the Plant Manager that support the continuous improvement efforts of the plant in the areas of Safety, Quality, Productivity, Cost, Delivery, Organization, and Sustainability.

The Right Role for You

We are bold, kind, strive to do the right thing, we play to win, and we believe in a strong community that thrives together. Our culture is rooted in our Basic Beliefs, and we believe in supporting every employee by meeting their physical, emotional, and financial needs.

What we are looking for:

Minimum Requirements:

A bachelor's degree in engineering
7 years of engineering experience
5 years of manufacturing experience
Demonstrated capability in leading large and complex teams and/or projects
Strategic leadership experience
Capital project management experience
People management experience
Profit and Loss or Cost Center experience
Ability to work a flexible work schedule
Experience in one or more of the following technologies: process/manufacturing equipment, packaging equipment, process controls, electrical and/or controls engineering, facilities engineering, and/or new plant construction and start-up

Additional skills and experience that we think would make someone successful in this role:

Food or Beverage industry experiencestrongly preferred
Demonstrated experience in building a high-performance work culture and systems
Keen eye for detail and the ability to interface across disciplines and at all levels

Learn more about working at Smucker:

Our Total Rewards Benefits Program

Our Thriving Together Philosophy Supporting All Impacted by Our Business
Our Continued Progress on Inclusion, Diversity and Equity

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The J. M. Smucker Company (the “Company”) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. No person will be discriminated against in hiring or in any other aspect of their employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender status, marital status, familial status, disability, genetic information, protected veteran/military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

Job Summary

Employment Type:
Full Time Employee
Job type:
Federal Contractor
Skill Based Partner:
No
Education Level:
Bachelor's degree
Work Days:
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Job Reference Code
85127013
Salary
N/A
Licenses / Certifications:
N/A
Display Recommended WorkKeys®Recommended WorkKeys®:
Applied Math: 6
Graphic Literacy: 6

Workplace Documentation: 5