Director of Engineering

Title: Director of Engineering

Location: Webstar, NY

Hire Type: Direct Hire

Must have beverage or dairy processing experience or related aseptic and bottling experience.

Understanding of plant utilities, project management, financing, budgeting, and high-speed automation machinery. 50% travel for the first year. (AZ, MI and IL)

Job Summary:

• The Director of Engineering oversees maintenance, reliability, and engineering functions at a greenfield plant in New York. This role ensures the facility achieves and sustains optimal operational efficiency, with a focus on safety, quality, and reliability. Additionally, the Director provides leadership, coaching, and feedback to maintenance and reliability teams to meet business objectives and foster a culture of continuous improvement.

Job Duties:

• Develop robust maintenance and engineering programs, including equipment overhaul strategies and spare parts management.
• Guide the implementation of CMMS and drive strategic projects to increase plant reliability and reduce downtime.
• Develop technical experts responsible for critical plant areas.
• Lead key capital projects and provide technical support to operations and quality.
• Foster collaboration and ownership across teams to build a World Class Factory.
• Balance short-term goals with long-term objectives and represent organizational values to internal and external stakeholders.
• Execute safety programs and ensure compliance with safety regulations.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or related discipline.
• Minimum 10 years of Engineering or Plant Management experience, preferably in a remote location leadership role.
• Dairy, bottling, or brewing experience required; aseptic processing experience preferred.
• Strong technical skills in TPM, LEAN principles, and implementing new technologies.
• Proven ability to lead teams and achieve goals with integrity.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Proficiency in computerized information systems and knowledge of environmental laws and regulations.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.