Director of Engineering Operations - Food & Beverage Manufacturing
Director of Engineering Operations - Food & Beverage Manufacturing
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$ 120000 - 140000
1 Vacancy
Job Description
About the Role
Are you an experienced engineering leader with a passion for innovation efficiency and operational excellence in manufacturing Join our growing aseptic beverage production team as the Head of Operations Engineering. In this high-impact leadership role youll oversee end-to-end engineering operations driving process improvements managing large-scale projects and leading a dynamic team to support the safe and efficient production of high-quality beverages.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the Engineering Department to develop implement and optimize systems processes and resources that support seamless manufacturing operations.
- Drive continuous improvement through KPI monitoring downtime reduction and strategic process enhancements.
- Manage and track capital projects engineering budgets (CapEx Training Consulting) and facility expansions.
- Oversee engineering design equipment specifications and drawing controls for new and existing systems.
- Administer the CMMS system (Upkeep) for all maintenance and engineering activities including breakdowns repairs and contractor operations.
- Coordinate with cross-functional teams (Maintenance EH&S Production Controls Reliability) to align engineering and maintenance schedules.
- Support EH&S compliance including LOTO startup/shutdown procedures and safety program implementation.
- Collaborate with leadership to plan strategic downtime for renovations and equipment upgrades.
- Introduce new technologies and evaluate cost-effective solutions to improve operational performance.
- Lead process mapping and resource planning for all engineering activities.
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Uphold compliance with SQF FDA and Food Safety standards.
Qualifications
Must-Haves:
- Bachelors degree in Industrial Mechanical Chemical or Electrical Engineering
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10 years of engineering experience in a manufacturing environment
- 5-7 years of leading capital projects managing budgets and team leadership
- Strong command of engineering principles P&ID creation/interpretation and project coordination
- Expertise with Microsoft Project AutoCAD CMMS (e.g. Upkeep) ERP/CRM systems and MES platforms
- Proficiency in process mapping loss elimination and continuous improvement initiatives
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Exceptional communication organizational and troubleshooting skills
Ready to lead and transform operations in the beverage industry Apply now and take the next step in your engineering leadership career!
Employment Type
Full Time
