Plant Engineer

Acerca de Bridgestone

Bridgestone Americas, Inc. (BSAM), con sede en Nashville, Tennessee, y Bridgestone Europa, Medio Oriente y África (BSEMEA), con sede en Bruselas, Bélgica, operan colectivamente como la región estratégica “Bridgestone West”. Esta región atiende las necesidades comerciales estratégicas de equipos en América, Europa, Medio Oriente y África. BSAM y BSEMEA son subsidiarias de Bridgestone Corporation, con sede mundial en Japón. Bridgestone y sus filiales desarrollan, fabrican y comercializan una amplia gama de productos y soluciones Bridgestone, Firestone y marcas asociadas para abordar las necesidades de una amplia gama de clientes e industrias.

We are seeking a Plant Engineering leader like you to join our Monterrey Manufacturing facility. In this challenging role, the Plant Engineer provides engineering leadership whereby the facility can efficiently and safely operate all equipment to meet present and future objectives of the plant. You will manage the Engineering, Maintenance, IT, Powerhouse and Environmental functions. Your responsibilities will also include equipment installation and maintenance, building expansion, environmental compliance, energy conservation, capital budgets, lockout tag out program including written procedures, training, and compliance.

• You will manage the engineering function including equipment installation and modification projects, capital improvements including building expansions. Ensure that projects are accomplished in a timely manner, meet required code and specifications, and are within budget, and maintain continuity of operations.

• You will direct maintenance function striving to achieve zero downtime and minimize production losses while minimizing costs. Provide support to the Operating Departments 24 X 7 through the supervision of staff and clock card personnel in the maintenance department. Maximize equipment life and uptime through effective preventative and predictive maintenance. Plan and co-ordinate plant maintenance shutdowns. Administer the lockout-tagout program including development of energy control procedures, training, equipment modifications, and compliance.

• You will manage the plant powerhouse through staff and clock card personnel. Ensure required utility services are provided to the plant as needed. Oversee reduction of utility costs through effective energy conservation plans.

• You will develop and maintain capital and expense budgets that meet the strategic needs of the plant. Ensure budgetary goals are met through effective cost control. Manage headcount for maintenance contractors.

• Ensure that IT systems including computer hardware, software, and systems integration meet the strategic needs of the plant and are cost effective.

• Co-ordinate with the Store Room Manager to ensure adequate parts and equipment are available to maintain continuity of operations, while minimizing the required level of MRO and associated costs.

• Participate as a member of the senior plant leadership team to develop and implement strategic planning to maintain the plant's leadership position within the company.

A highly qualified candidate will have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related engineering discipline to perform essential job functions;
  Master’s degree is preferred.

• Requires 8+ years supervisory/management expertise in maintenance management manufacturing functions not limited to construction, installation, expansion, upgrades, overall facilities maintenance and security.

• Preference for candidates with expertise in mechanical engineering systems within a manufacturing/production and facilities environment.

• Must possess a thorough understanding of a highly technical, highly automated and integrated production system. Knowledge of rubber manufacturing processes and associated equipment is highly preferred.

• Must have strong analytical skills with the ability to develop and implement layout, plans, and implementation for various projects.

• Must have strong skills in financial management and strategic plan. Must possess a…