Director, Engineering

Director, Engineering oversees the development and implementation of the manufacturing processes to maintain production capability, capacity to support corporate business objectives, capital plan and continuous improvement program.

Ensures the engineering team works cohesively across all departments.

Job Responsibilities

Planning and Coordinating Capital Plan 


* Plan, coordinate and develop the short- and long-range capital plan for the operations group. 


* Assure plan addresses the priorities in safety, quality capacity, innovation, cost improvement, property risk and physical plant.

Best Practices


* Support MS 168 and Tier Management process to assure robust continuous improvement process.


* Assure identification of best practices and equipment are utilized across all plants.


* Coordinate plant engineering assets to best utilize talents.

Capacity Planning


* Develop and maintain a capacity utilization and growth plan to assure manufacturing capabilities support corporate growth and innovation.


* Assure assets are utilized and balanced across all facilities.


* Work with plant engineering to develop, justify and implement plans.

Communication


* Establish strong lines of communication with the Plant Managers.  


* Form open communication channels with all associates and subordinates.  


* Be approachable to all.  Be professional in all interactions.  Work effectively and relate well with others.

Team Building 


* Support the hire, training, and development of engineering. 


* Support plant problem solving and troubleshooting when necessary.

Continuous Improvement 


* Establish and monitor key metrics in all functional areas. 


* Analyze data, identify trends, recommend improvements in the key metrics of OEE, ZBY and Quality.

Initiate and Coordinate Major Projects


* E.G.

– Plant Layout changes, installation of capital equipment, major repairs, etc.  Perform miscellaneous duties and projects as assigned and required to support business objectives

Requirements


* Bachelor’s or master’s degree in engineering.


* 10+ years of experience in engineering or related technical fields.


* Strong leadership and people management skills, with the ability to inspire, motivate, and guide engineering teams to success.


* Excellent leadership, communication, and analytical skills.  


* AutoCAD, Microsoft Office software, spreadsheets, and financial management skills; 


* Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate business needs into engineering solutions.


* Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.


* Ability to hit timelines.


* Proven ability to drive innovation and process improvement within engineering teams.

Benefits:


* Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance 


* Company Provided Life Insurance...