Director, Project Engineering

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SUMMARY: The Project Engineering Director will design manufacturing and distribution center layouts and perform facility master planning. The engineering functions may include coaching and leading team members/groups to achieve greater efficiency and productivity to meet operational and financial goals, help develop, train and sustain a positive, high-energy workforce in a continuous improvement environment, and meet customer/ operations schedules, specifications and quality requirements

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Devise techniques for maximizing the output of work areas/facilities.
• Provide support for employees/teams to accomplish assigned tasks.
• Ensure standard work/best practices are documented and in place.
• Collaborate with support personnel to drive Lean methodology to include reducing cycle/flow times, improve process capabilities and reduce waste.
• Develop and implement tools for enabling a smooth daily operation of all processes.
• Work closely with other teams to achieve optimal operational efficiency.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This position will not have supervisory responsibility.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• Required
  • 12+ years of experience in food manufacturing and regulatory environment OR Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Design or Electrical Engineering Plus 8 years of experience in food manufacturing and regulatory environment
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office, Microsoft Project, and Computer Aided Design (CAD)/Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAM) programs

• Preferred
  • Professional Engineer certification

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We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disabled/Veterans