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Engineering Lead

Hostess Brands, LLC
Emporia, KS Full Time
POSTED ON 1/28/2026 CLOSED ON 3/28/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Engineering Lead position at Hostess Brands, LLC?

JOB SUMMARY: Directly responsible for assisting the Engineering department supervision with the assignment and coordination and/or execution of activities within the Engineering group to ensure a productive workforce that supports the facility. Oversee planning and preparation of work orders for work to be performed by the respective engineers to ensure the plant is maintained in a safe, reliable, and efficient manner. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: • Determine schedules, sequences, and assignments for work activities, based on work priority, quantity of equipment and skill of personnel. • Monitor employees' work levels and review work performance. • Monitor tool and part inventories and the condition and maintenance of shops to ensure adequate working conditions. • Counsel employees about work-related issues and assist employees to correct job-skill deficiencies. • Conduct or arrange for worker training in safety, repair, and maintenance techniques, operational procedures, or equipment use. • Inspect and monitor work areas, examine tools and equipment, and provide employee safety training to prevent, detect, and correct unsafe conditions or violations of procedures and safety rules. • Inspect, test, and measure completed work, using devices such as hand tools and gauges to verify conformance to standards and repair requirements. • Requisition materials and supplies, such as tools, equipment, and replacement parts. • Perform skilled repair and maintenance operations, using equipment such as hand and power tools, hydraulic presses and shears, and welding equipment. • Effectively oversee maintenance personnel to ensure that all assigned activities are performed effectively and efficiently in accordance with plant procedures and local, state and federal regulations. • Oversee preparation of work instructions that provide direction to the Engineering Department for corrective maintenance repairs, performance of preventive maintenance and the implementation of modifications. JOB SPECIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS: EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Requires high school diploma, or equivalent. Additional post-secondary education is preferred (Technical of Vocational education) in areas of industrial engineering. Previous work experience in industrial engineering preferred. WORKING CONDITIONS: Manufacturing Environment PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Ability to sit (5%), stand (25%), walk (25%), kneel/squat (25%), and bend (20%) for 8 hours. Ability to lift approximately up to a maximum of 75 pounds, approximately 2 times per week from floor to waist. Ability to reach overhead various times per day and to ground various times per day. Climbing stairs and ladders various times per day. Ability to push/pull refrigeration compressors, 55 gallon barrels, motors, gearboxes, and panels weighing 100-450 lbs. upper body approximately various times per day and whole body various times per day. OTHER ESSENTIAL ELEMENTS NOT LISTED ABOVE INCLUDE: Reading, writing, seeing, hearing, communicating, adding, subtracting, understanding instructions, and complete mental capabilities. Ability tolerate temperature extremes daily. To be in unprotected heights approximately daily. Exposure and sugar dust, refrigerants, and chemicals daily. MACHINES/TOOLS USED: Please see Engineering tool list We are a community of passionate, talented professionals committed to making food people and pets love while supporting all those who count on our business. We celebrate the uniqueness of each individual, promote their development and growth and ensure effective collaboration and continued productivity to drive the success of our organization. You deserve a positive and encouraging work environment. One that allows you to deliver your best work and become your best professional self. That is exactly what you will find at Smucker. Inspired by our unique culture, we are determined to support every employee holistically by meeting their physical, emotional and financial needs through: Our Total Rewards benefits Continuous opportunities to learn, grow and develop Our continued progress to become an inclusive and diverse organization. We are taking meaningful steps to enhance the inclusivity of our workplace and the diversity of our organization. Learn more We believe success is driving business growth while also helping those associated with our Company thrive. Learn more The J. M. Smucker Co. (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.

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