Eng, Maintenance - Dothan

RED STAR YEAST JOB DESCRIPTION

POSITION TITLE: Maintenance Engineer

DEPARTMENT: Maintenance

REPORTS TO: Maintenance Superintendent

DIRECT REPORTS: No

FLSA STATUS: Exempt

UPDATED BY: Garvin Hoffman

UPDATED DATE: 11/11/2026

BUSINESS UNIT: Red Star Yeast

For over 170 years, Lesaffre has been a pioneering force in the world of fermentation, harnessing the power of microorganisms to transform industries from baking to healthcare. As a key global player, we've built a presence in 96 countries, employing 11,000 passionate innovators who share our unwavering commitment to excellence.

Driven by our core values of passion, respect, trust, entrepreneurship, and humility, we're constantly pushing the boundaries of what's possible. Our 3-billion-euro enterprise collaborates with visionary customers, partners, and researchers to develop essential nutrients and bio actives that strengthen human health, optimize animal well-being, and improve plant nutrition.

Business unit overview

Red Star Yeast Company:

Red Star Yeast is a joint venture between Lesaffre and Archer Daniels Midland, operating state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities in Cedar Rapids, Iowa and Dothan, Alabama. As part of the global Lesaffre group, Red Star is a leading producer, marketer, and distributor of yeast and related products primarily serving the U.S. and Canadian markets. The company is driven by the pioneering spirit and commitment to innovation that defines Lesaffre, with a dedicated team focused on providing the highest quality yeast solutions to bakers, food manufacturers, and consumers.

Position overview:

This position will provide operational support for the Maintenance Department by completing various facility capital and repair projects, improving overall reliability using continuous improvement techniques, and maintaining technical documents. This position reports directly to the Maintenance Superintendent. Work direction and/or assignments will be received primarily from that position. On occasion work direction may be given from other management personnel, to include the Plant Manager, as required by company needs.

·Demonstrates an unwavering commitment to Lesaffre's safety-first culture by strictly following all safety protocols and participating in required safety programs

·Research, write, and publish Maintenance Department SOP’s, PM’s, Safety Programs, etc. and subsequently train the applicable personnel.

·Participate in, or lead, specific studies directed at continuous manufacturing improvement or maintenance improvement programs.

·Perform design work, conduct research, gather information, and conduct feasibility/economic studies of various plant projects.

·Assist the Mechanical Superintendent, Project Engineer, Process Control Engineer, and/or the Maintenance Planner in a variety of special needs or specific projects.

·Assist in maintaining current versions of all departmental documentation, equipment manuals, drawings, electronic records, etc.

·Assist in maintaining updated the CMMS database: assets list, PMs program, etc.

·Create new reports as needed and/or maintain existing reports for the department (ratios, KPIs, costs analysis).

·Assist the Maintenance Manager and technicians in troubleshooting plant maintenance issues as needed.

·Perform reliability studies to improve equipment’s uptime.

·After the proper development act as the Maintenance Superintendent in their absence (vacation, extended leave …).

·Act as a liaison with Lesaffre International and other Lesaffre Group manufacturing facilities regarding maintenance related topics.

·Gain yeast manufacturing and maintenance knowledge and experience.

·Other duties as assigned

·Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Industrial Technology

·5 years’ experience in industrial manufacturing plants

·Ability to apply advanced mathematical concepts. Advanced knowledge of mechanical engineering principles.

·Programming, debugging, and troubleshooting skills in multiple languages as needed; primary languages include, but are not limited to, Siemens S7 STL, Siemens S7 Ladder, C, VBScript, VBA, SQL, ControlLogix/Compact Logix.

·High aptitude for problem solving, root cause analysis, and troubleshooting.

·Ability to learn new concepts or technologies.

·Basic electrical skills and experience.

·Ability to read and develop technical drawings.

·Ability to prioritize and organize tasks.

·Computer proficiency in CAD, Spreadsheet and email software required.

·Ability to work with limited supervision.

·Communication and “customer” service skills are required in relationships with coworkers, management, and other departments within the company.

·Mechanical aptitude and trouble-shooting skills.

·Ability to write detailed technical reports; computer proficiency required.

·Additional safety and/or training experience helpful.

All Employees

·Open-minded: shows curiosity and openness and acts as an innovation, change agent

·Accountable: shows proactivity and concentrates on priorities

·Achiever: strives for results and performance and shows professionalism and perseverance

·Team player: promotes cooperation, collaboration and team spirit

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands and fingers, handle, or feel; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and verbally communicate effectively. The employee will be required to bend, twist, and use stairs/ladders. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 55 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particulates; toxic or caustic chemicals; extreme cold; and extreme heat. The employee may be exposed to outside weather conditions. The noise level may require regular use of hearing protection.