Director of Engineering & Capital Projects
This Director of Engineering & Capital Projects oversees the planning and execution of major capital initiatives across the company's global manufacturing operations. The role involves managing a team of professionals who collaborate across departments and with external partners to develop engineering solutions from initial concept through final implementation.
Responsibilities Include
- Strategic Capital Planning & Execution: Lead the development and tracking of short- and long-term capital projects aligned with company goals, introducing innovative technologies to enhance competitiveness.
- Cross-Functional Coordination & Compliance: Ensure effective collaboration among internal teams, subcontractors, and clients, while maintaining adherence to company, contract, and client standards.
- Risk Mitigation & Maintenance Collaboration: Identify and address obsolete or high-risk equipment with proactive solutions, working closely with maintenance teams when necessary.
- Facility-Wide Impact & Process Improvement: Evaluate the effects of improvements across all facility functions and partner with plant teams to implement manufacturing process enhancements.
- Leadership & Team Development: Provide strong leadership through goal setting, problem-solving, and employee relations, while overseeing staff performance, recruitment, and retention.
- Project Leadership & Budget Oversight: Serve as Senior Project Manager for select initiatives, leading project planning and forecasting while managing global engineering budgets and ensuring accountability for spending.
- Engineering Compliance & Quality Assurance: Oversee project performance, ensuring designs meet all relevant local, state, federal, and FM Global standards, while maintaining high quality and profitability.
- Technical Problem Solving & Cost Optimization: Provide engineered solutions and root cause analysis for complex equipment issues, and continuously identify opportunities for cost reduction in capital and maintenance projects.
- Performance Monitoring & Communication: Track and report project progress to ensure contractual, financial, and scheduling goals are met; conduct regular reviews and provide updates to senior leadership.
- Standards Development & Execution Support: Establish and refine engineering standards to improve efficiency and accuracy; manage engineering documentation and support construction and commissioning efforts, including site visits.
Ideal Skillset
- B.S. in engineering or related
- Over 15 years of expertise in manufacturing and process technologies, with a strong background in the Food & Beverage or Consumer Packaged Goods sectors.
- A decade of experience developing engineering strategies for manufacturing environments, including 7+ years of leading multiple engineering functions and managing cross-functional teams.
- More than 7 years of project management experience covering budgeting, scheduling, and risk analysis, supported by a bachelor's or master's degree in engineering (preferably chemical, mechanical, industrial, or process).
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