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5years

Job Location drjobs

Morgantown, WV - USA

Monthly Salary drjobs

$ 121000 - 140000

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

Head of Operations Engineering
Location: Morgantown WV
Experience Level: Mid-Senior
Education Level: Bachelor s Degree (MBA preferred)
Industry: Food Production
Job Function: Engineering
Work Model: On-site
Compensation: $121000 $140000
Visa Sponsorship: No
Relocation Assistance: No

Position Summary:
The Head of Operations Engineering at our aseptic beverage manufacturing facility leads cross-functional engineering operations to ensure efficiency compliance and continuous improvement. This role oversees capital projects facility expansion and systems integration while collaborating with Maintenance EH&S Process Controls and Reliability teams.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Oversee engineering processes systems and resource allocation for cost-effective operations

  • Drive KPIs and lead continuous improvement efforts

  • Manage CapEx training and consulting budgets

  • Control engineering drawings and design standards

  • Oversee CMMS (e.g. Upkeep) for maintenance and contractor activity tracking

  • Evaluate and onboard new technology vendors

  • Ensure scope accuracy in all new equipment contracts

  • Coordinate engineering and maintenance schedules with production

  • Lead shutdown coordination and support EH&S protocols (e.g. LOTO)

  • Guide project execution resource allocation and scheduling

  • Implement cost-saving measures and process optimizations

  • Establish engineering policies and safety procedures

  • Ensure compliance with SQF and Food Safety standards

Supervisory Responsibilities:

  • Lead strategic and tactical engineering workflows

  • Hire develop and manage engineering team members

  • Assign tasks based on skillsets and priorities



Requirements

Must-Have Qualifications:

  • Bachelor s degree in Engineering (Industrial Chemical Mechanical or Electrical)

  • 10 years of engineering experience in manufacturing

  • 5 7 years managing capital projects and budgets

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Project Office Suite AutoCAD ERP/CRM and MES systems

  • Experience with CMMS systems (e.g. Upkeep)

  • Ability to read and create P&IDs

  • Strong leadership organizational and troubleshooting skills

  • Experience in process mapping and production-aligned scheduling

Nice-to-Have:

  • MBA or advanced business degree

  • Experience in aseptic beverage or food manufacturing

  • Familiarity with FDA PMO design requirements and GMPs

  • EH&S support experience (e.g. LOTO shutdown/start-up protocols)

  • SQF and food safety knowledge

  • Ability to work near electromagnetic equipment and lift up to 15 lbs



Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering (BSCE) from an ABET-accredited program Minimum 10 years of experience in traffic engineering design, planning, and analysis Registered Professional Engineer (PE) in South Carolina Familiarity with SCDOT policies, standards, and practices Experience working with SCDOT on traffic projects Proficiency in traffic simulation/analysis software (e.g., Synchro, VISSIM, HCS) Proficiency in Microsoft Office

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