Operations Director, Engineering

Operations Director, Engineering

Location: Arden Hills, MN Strongly Preferred (will consider virtual/remote if strategically located near major airports and sites)

Job Duties


* Coordinate and manage Dairy Foods capital budget of $50MM to include organization and maintenance of master project list, project prioritization, and feedback to the Dairy Foods plants on timing based on the overall Dairy Foods capital strategy.


* Be a resource for Dairy Foods Plant Managers and the Manufacturing Directors to provide input into annual plant MRO budgets as requested.


* Provide input into Dairy Foods Strategy and lead Engineering-related efforts associated with changes to plant process and products to include, but not limited to R&D and Corporate Strategic lead projects.


* Coach, mentor and provide leadership to the plant project engineers and early career employees (e.g.

Talent Acceleration Program employees and interns).


* Supervise Senior Manager/Manager direct reports.


* Manage internal and external Engineering efforts and contractors for the execution and implementation of projects from concept through to successful handoff.


* Work with plant operations and corporate functions on strategic projects involving business growth/innovation, Quality, Safety, Environmental, and sustainability projects.


* Stay current on industry regulations, innovations, and emerging technologies.


* Work closely with Plant Project Engineers to facilitate their continued professional and technical development.


* Lead the development, implementation, and maintenance of all applicable Corporate Engineering standards.


* Lead the development, implementation, and maintenance of capital development & project management process.


* Work with the cross-functional team to drive standardization between plants (structure, processes, design).

Required Competencies & Other Skills:


* Strong knowledge and experience regarding principles and practices of food (Dairy) manufacturing, including: Sanitary design, GMPs, food safety, quality, manufacturing concepts.


* Strong knowledge of USDA Dairy and 3A requirements.


* Strong communication & collaboration.


* Multi plant experience preferred.


* Experience in capital equipment selection, scoping, bidding and execution (including budgeting responsibilities).


* Experience in Capital Project Management, concept through implementation.


* Ability totravel - anticipate annual average to be 50% -60%.

Must live near a major airport.

Required Education, Experience, and/or Knowledge:


* 4-year degree, Engineering field preferred


* 8+ years' experience

Salary Range: $159,520- $299,100

In most cases, candidates offered employment can expect to be hired at a pay rate near the middle of our salary ranges

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