Director of Engineering & Maintenance - Food
Summary:
Our client is one of the fastest-growing companies within their industry segment. We are currently seeking a key talent for the role of Engineering & Maintenance Manager.
Responsibilities:
As the Engineering and Maintenance Manager you will oversee a team comprised of Process and Automation Engineers, Maintenance Supervisors, and Process Technicians in two very high-speed manufacturing operations. Much of your focus will be on developing and executing strategic initiatives, capital project management, and the development of subordinates, to ensure future bench strength for the organization. You will be a Key Roundtable member and your strategic input will be sought for suggesting and implementing future engineering and maintenance initiatives for the future plant and organizational competitiveness and sustainability. Position reports to the President of Operations.
Required Skills and Experience:
Strong Aseptic Packaging experience
Strong High Speed Packaging experience
Strong knowledge of Food Ingredients and Dry Powders
12-15 years of prior success in directing engineering efforts in a Food Manufacturing operation
Excellent knowledge of liquid processing
Excellent knowledge of budgeting, ROI, and Capital Projects
Excellent knowledge of Reliability Centered Maintenance & TPM
Minimum 3 years work with powders & liquids
Solid knowledge of regulatory compliance for food mfg systems
Excellent working knowledge and application of Continuous Improvement and Root Cause Analysis
Great team-building skills
BS in Engineering Required with MBA a plus