Sr. Plant Engineer

THE ROLE :

• This position will report to the : Engineering Director
• Travel Requirement : None
• Location : Bakersfield CA
• FLSA Status : Exempt
• Employment Category : Full-Time Regular
• Pay Range : $130000 - $150000

Generous Brands is dedicated to inspiring people to thrive through the power of vibrant nutrition through its leading brands Bolthouse Farms Health-Ade and Evolution Fresh. Generous Brands partners with SAMBAZON to manufacture distribute and sell SAMBAZON branded beverages.

Bolthouse Farms is a pre-eminent provider of chilled juice smoothies shakes and protein drinks . Health-Ade is the fastest growing kombucha brand dedicated to creating bubbly beverages that boost gut health. Evolution Fresh is a premier cold-pressed juice brand with national availability. And SAMBAZON beverages bottle the superfruit power of açaí in juice and natural energy cans.

The company operates its North American business from facilities in Southern California and the Greater Chicago Area. To learn more please visit .

WHAT YOULL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR IN THIS ROLE

The Sr. Plant Engineer is a key technical leader responsible for driving engineering excellence improving plant performance and leading capital projects across the facility. This role enhances manufacturing reliability safety and efficiency through strong problem-solving data-driven decision-making and effective cross-functional collaboration.

The Sr. Plant Engineer works closely with Operations Maintenance Quality and Leadership to strengthen equipment performance identify improvement opportunities and deliver engineering solutions that support long-term business growth. Responsibilities include full ownership of capital projects from concept through commissioning and ensuring smooth integration into daily operations.

This role is ideal for an engineer who thrives in a fast-paced environment takes ownership and is motivated by improving systems and delivering high-impact results.

JOB DUTIES :

Technological Assessment : Evaluate engineering technologies and process improvements to optimize operational performance.

Technical Integration : Apply engineering principles and manufacturing technologies to resolve technical challenges and support stable efficient production.

Risk and Benefit Analysis : Conduct cost-benefit evaluations and risk assessments to recommend improvements aligned with operational and corporate priorities.

Capital Project Leadership & Execution : Lead and execute capital projects from concept through commissioning including scope definition budgeting design reviews procurement vendor and contractor coordination installation oversight and system startup / handoff. Manage large projects independently and support larger strategic initiatives. Ensure all projects are delivered safely on time within budget and in alignment with operational goals.

Plant Support : Provide daily technical support troubleshoot equipment issues and implement engineering solutions that improve uptime capability and efficiency.

Data Understanding and Analysis : Analyze production data to identify trends performance gaps and opportunities for process or equipment optimization.

Preventive Maintenance : Partner with Maintenance and Operations to enhance preventive and predictive maintenance practices that improve equipment reliability.

Root Cause Analysis : Lead structured root cause investigations to eliminate recurring failures and implement corrective actions.

Team Building&Support : Partner across departments support structured problem-solving efforts and mentor team members to strengthen technical capability

REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES :

Leadership : Ability to effectively lead coach and mentor teams.

Communication : Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Technical Expertise : Advanced understanding of engineering principles applicable to food beverage or industrial manufacturing.

Project Management : Demonstrated success leading and completing capital projects from concept through commissioning.

Continuous Improvement : Dedicated to the principles of continuous improvement.

Technical Drawing : Proficient in AutoCAD SolidWorks or equivalent design software.

Problem-Solving : Strong analytical and troubleshooting abilities in fast-paced environments.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :

BS Degree in Electrical Mechanical Chemical or Process Engineering.

5 years of experience in food beverage CPG or industrial manufacturing

5 years of capital project experience (concept commissioning)

Experience leading cross-functional teams and supervising contractors

Proven experience with reliability engineering utilities or manufacturing automation

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS :

Certification in Six Sigma or similar quality improvement methodologies.

Experience with energy management utilities optimization or controls / automation

Background in high-speed packaging or process systems

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS :

Up to 20% travel may be required.

Must be able to work in a cold storage environment as needed

HOURS & WORKDAYS :

Primarily 1

st

shift (7 : 30am4 : 00pm).

Flexibility required for occasional off-shift work (early mornings evenings or weekends) during key project phases.

WHAT WE OFFER plus more !

Our rich benefits packages are designed to support the health and well-being of both our eligible team members and families.

Medical Dental & Vision

Group Life and AD&D

Voluntary Life and AD&D

Group Short & Long-Term Disability

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Flexible Spending Accounts

Employee Assistance Program

Gym Membership Discounts

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a culturally diverse organization. We strive for inclusiveness and a workplace where mutual respect is paramount. We encourage applications from a diverse pool of candidates and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color ethnicity religion sex age national origin disability sexual orientation gender identity and expression or veteran status. We will provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities as needed to assist them in performing essential job functions.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS

Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. If you are interested in applying for employment with Generous Brands and need special assistance to apply for a posted position or if you believe you do not meet any of the required qualifications of a posted position due to a protected disability and would like to explore the possibility of an accommodation please contact our Talent Acquisition team at .

RECRUITMENT AGENCIES :

Generous Brands does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. Generous Brands is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

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1st Shift 7 : 30am -4 : 00pm

Required Experience :

Senior IC

Key Skills

Robotics,Continuous Improvement,Food Industry,Root cause Analysis,Industrial Engineering,Packaging,Wastewater,CMMS,Maintenance,Project Engineering,Hydraulics,Programmable Logic Controllers

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Yearly Salary Salary : 130000 - 150000