Director of Engineering
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Job Location:
Saint Paul, MN - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
4 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Our client is seeking an accomplished Operations Director Engineering to lead capital planning engineering execution and cross-functional technical initiatives across multiple manufacturing sites. This role offers high visibility beginning with direct reporting to the SVP/Chief Supply Chain Officer. Candidates will play a critical part in advancing strategic engineering priorities supporting plant operations and guiding early-career engineering talent.
This position requires strong technical acumen capital project leadership and the ability to manage multiple mid-sized projects (typically $5MM each) within a broader capital program. Experience from either the owners side or an engineering firm is welcomed.
What YOU get to DO in this critical role
This position requires strong technical acumen capital project leadership and the ability to manage multiple mid-sized projects (typically $5MM each) within a broader capital program. Experience from either the owners side or an engineering firm is welcomed.
What YOU get to DO in this critical role
- Coordinateandmanagea$50MMcapitalbudgetincludingmaintainingthemasterprojectlistleadingprioritizationandcommunicatingtimingexpectationstomanufacturingsites.
- SupportPlantManagersandManufacturingDirectorsbyprovidinginputintoannualMRObudgets.
- Contribute to strategic planning efforts and lead engineering initiatives associated with process product and operational changes including collaboration with R&D and corporate strategic project teams.
- Supervise12manager-leveldirectreportsandsupportevolvingengineeringdepartmentstructure.
- Leadinternalandexternalengineeringteamsandcontractorsthroughprojectlifecyclephasesfromconcepttohandoff.
- Partnerwithplantoperationsandcorporatefunctionstodrivegrowthinnovationqualitysafetyenvironmentalandsustainabilityinitiatives.
- Staycurrentonregulatoryrequirementsindustrystandardsandemergingtechnologiesrelevanttofood(Dairy)manufacturing.
- Driveconsistencybystandardizingstandardsprocessesstructuresanddesignpracticesacrossmultiplefacilities.
- Provide early leadership on high-impact issues including immediate engagement on major equipment challenges (e.g. current dryer issue requiring year- long replacement timeline).
- Bachelors degree (Engineering preferred)
- 8yearsofrelevantexperience
- Strong knowledge of food (Dairy) manufacturing principles and practices including sanitary design GMPs food safety quality and general manufacturing concepts
- Strong understanding of USDA Dairy and 3A requirements
- Demonstrated ability to lead capital projects from conception through execution including equipment scoping bidding budgeting and implementation
- Experience working across multiple plants and navigating complex operational environments
- Ability to manage internal teams external engineering resources and contractors
- Ability to travel an average of 50%60% annually; must reside near a major airport
- Strong technical competency with proven ability to troubleshoot assess plant issues and drive engineering solutions
- Significantearlyexecutiveexposureduetoinitialreportingstructure.
- Opportunitiestoinfluencelong-termcapitalstrategystandardsdevelopmentandorganizationalengineeringstructure.
- Professionalgrowththroughleadershipofcross-functionalprojectsandtechnicaldevelopmentinitiatives.
- Comprehensive benefits package including medical dental vision PTO life & disability coverage education assistance 401(k) and well-being resources.
Key Skills
- Go
- Lean
- Management Experience
- React
- Node.js
- Operations Management
- Project Management
- Research & Development
- Software Development
- Team Management
- GraphQL
- Leadership Experience
