Plant Engineer

Plant Engineer

This position will manage the production, maintenance, repairs and plant security departments. This person will be responsible for planning, coordinating, and controlling all steps in the production process.

About Us

At Gourmet Cuisine we create Chef inspired products for customers that are passionate about food. We supply savory soups and sauces to our sister brand, la Madeleine and also make custom private label products for large retail chains. Our plant and corporate offices are located in Mesquite, TX. Shared values, attitudes, and beliefs about our team and in our products define our culture. Safety, Passion, Quality, Integrity, Success and Pride are rooted in our goals, objectives and in the manner, we conduct business on a daily basis.

Required and Preferred Skills  

• Bilingual language skills in Spanish and English skills are required for this role
• Food production experience is required
• SQF & HACCP experience is preferred
• Cook/chill experience is preferred

Production Summary of Responsibilities

• Developing workflow policies and procedures that improve efficiency without compromising safety or quality
• Establishing a balance between increased productivity and reduced costs of manufacturing operations
• Ensuring production budget and deadlines are met
• Build the weekly production schedule
• Motivating, supporting and providing guidance to production staff
• Ensuring adequate staff scheduling
• Setting productivity goals for each manufacturing team
• Collaborating with other departments to ensure efficient production
• Communicating regularly with upper management regarding problems or issues impacting production

Maintenance Summary of Responsibilities

• Responsible for evaluating machine resources to ensure continued production and minimal downtime
• Develop, implement & manage maintenance procedures & PM’s.
• Plan and oversee all repair and installation activities.
• Manage relationships with contractors and service providers.
• Monitor equipment inventory and place orders when necessary.
• Monitor expenses and control the budget for maintenance.
• Keep maintenance logs and report on daily activities.
• Responsible for the completion and accuracy of all maintenance paperwork.
• Ensure adherence to OSHA guidelines

Security Summary of Responsibilities

• Responsible for building security
• Verify that plant is locked down when the facility is closed
• Manage security of employees & temps inside building & gated access
• Ensure all personnel follow safety guidelines.

Misc Responsibilities

• Ensure personnel are following Food Safety Plan, HACCP, Better Process Controls, FDA, SQF & GMP guidelines
• Additional duties as assigned
• Follow SQF guidelines & assigned training

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Gourmet Cuisine Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Company Introduction

GET TO KNOW LA MADELEINE
Over three decades since our founding, we continue to celebrate the integrity of French cuisine, using fresh ingredients and recipes that have been passed from one generation to the next.
Our History
1976
Louis le Duff opens Brioche Dorée his first bakery concept in Brest, a city in Brittany in northwestern France.
1983
The first la Madeleine location opens in the heart of Dallas, TX on Mockingbird lane across from Southern Methodist University.
Today
There are now over 80 la Madeleine locations, each with their own individual charm. With every generation, we pass on our tradition of recipes and the authentic French experience.
THE CASUAL FRENCH EXPÉRIENCE
Find Your France
In the middle of a busy life, la Madeleine is a little piece of France you can call your own. Guests are encouraged to choose the la Madeleine experience that suits them. Sit and sip quietly by the fireplace or choose the patio and take place in what we consider one of the highest forms of French culture: the art of conversation.