Plant Engineer

at  Hanes Companies

Hanes Companies, a division of Leggett & Platt (NYSE: LEG), is seeking a dedicated Plant Engineer to join our team in Winston Salem, NC. As the leading distributor of industrial fabrics in the United States, our products are integral to a variety of sectors, including industrial packaging, building products, automotive, filtration, furniture, and mattress manufacturing. The ideal candidate will have experience managing a maintenance team, a strong engineering background, and a commitment to driving operational excellence.
Job Title: Plant Engineer
Reports to: Branch Manager
Location: Winston Salem, NC
Company: Hanes Companies

To be Successful in this role:

• BS degree in an Engineering discipline
• Experience managing a Maintenance department in a large-scale manufacturing environment on multiple shifts and business units
• Experience with preventative and predictive maintenance
• Energy experience – water, gas, steam, and electricity
• Facilities management experience – machinery and building
• Experience with capital budgeting and projects
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills

So, what will you be doing as a Plant Engineer?

• Manage the day-to-day operations of the maintenance department and maintenance associates.
• Ensure the proper upkeep of all production equipment and plant infrastructure.
• Collaborate with Production Managers to drive exceptional performance in Safety, Quality, Productivity, and Efficiency.
• Establish and execute a first-class Preventative Maintenance Program for all production equipment and infrastructure.
• Develop, track, and improve KPIs related to machine downtime and reliability.
• Initiate and participate in Continuous Improvement/Process Improvement projects to reduce costs, improve quality, and enhance efficiency.
• Manage the execution of Capex and other maintenance projects.
• Assist in budgeting and forecasting for Capex projects and department expenses.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

To be Successful in this role:

• BS degree in an Engineering discipline
• Experience managing a Maintenance department in a large-scale manufacturing environment on multiple shifts and business units
• Experience with preventative and predictive maintenance
• Energy experience – water, gas, steam, and electricity
• Facilities management experience – machinery and building
• Experience with capital budgeting and projects
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skill

So, what will you be doing as a Plant Engineer?

• Manage the day-to-day operations of the maintenance department and maintenance associates.
• Ensure the proper upkeep of all production equipment and plant infrastructure.
• Collaborate with Production Managers to drive exceptional performance in Safety, Quality, Productivity, and Efficiency.
• Establish and execute a first-class Preventative Maintenance Program for all production equipment and infrastructure.
• Develop, track, and improve KPIs related to machine downtime and reliability.
• Initiate and participate in Continuous Improvement/Process Improvement projects to reduce costs, improve quality, and enhance efficiency.
• Manage the execution of Capex and other maintenance projects.
• Assist in budgeting and forecasting for Capex projects and department expenses.
• Perform other duties as assigned