LiDestri Foods · 17 hours ago
Plant Process Engineer- thermal/fluid dynamics
Fairport, NY, US
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$102K/yr - $114K/yr
4+ years expLiDestri Foods is a family-run company based in Rochester, NY, specializing in the formulation and production of innovative food products. The Plant Engineer will optimize production equipment performance, assess opportunities for upgrades, and work with cross-functional teams to implement solutions that enhance efficiency and safety.
Food & Beverages
Responsibilities
Collaborate with the Plant Manager, Maintenance Manager, Continuous Improvement and Corporate Engineering to develop annual capital plans by recommending LFI profitability improvement projects
Provide technical support and training to the plant operations on identifying problems, determining opportunities for improvement and effecting change to eliminate issues
Lead weekly project update meetings with collaborative team members
Remains current with latest technology related to the manufacture of LFI products
Responsible for ensuring that all aspects of the plant packaging equipment and process system process meet specified internal and external regulations for both safety and quality
Perform standard engineering calculations for root cause analysis and corrective action
Support operations and maintenance to improve equipment reliability
Perform analysis of failure data using statistical analysis tool
Lead problem solving teams to identify, design and implement improvements
Work closely with maintenance to target maintainability issues, lower cost and improve productivity
Work closely with operations and maintenance to communicate the opportunities for improved equipment operation, setup, changeover and maintenance
Develop innovative solutions
Provide equipment, safety and environment risk mitigation leadership
Report food safety & quality problems to personnel with authority to initiate action
Qualification
Required
Bachelor of Science in an Engineering discipline
4 or more years of experience in food, beverage or pharmaceutical industry and/or high speed packaged consumer goods manufacturing environment
Demonstrated Project Management experience as a hands-on project manager delivering project scope from concept to closure on-time and on-budget including:
Effective communication skills: verbal, facilitation, presentation, documentation
Collaborative work style
Passion for continuous improvement
Self-motivated
Ability to motivate and influence others
Lean manufacturing and/or Lean Six Sigma experience
Minimal travel as needed
Preferred
Preferred experience with Allen Bradley control components and software
Certified Project Management Professional
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certification
Benefits
Great career-pathing
Professional development, including unlimited online training courses
Health insurance with premium contributions
Dental, vision, HSA
100% company paid life insurance and long-term disability
401k – with employer match
Paid time off to include- vacation, sick pay, wellness time off, and 10 holidays
Company bonuses
And many more….
Company
LiDestri Foods
LiDestri Foods is a premier manufacturer of sauces, dips, and salsas, producing the largest market share of contract-manufactured pasta sauces in the United States.
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2020 (1)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2024-04-09Acquired
Leadership Team
Stefani LiDestri
Chief Executive Officer
Fernando Freitas
Group Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
Rochester Business Journal
2025-08-07
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