Director, Engineering

Job Category:
Engineering

Job Family:
Project Engineering

In this role you will plan, manage and oversee activities of the engineering team to achieve corporate priorities; provide technical leadership in the innovative application of technology and intellectual property to Schreiber conversion processes; and provide expert consulting and standards development to optimize human safety, food safety and productivity. This position is located at our corporate office in Green Bay, WI.

Relocating candidates (50+ miles) are eligible for $10,000 relocation bonus PLUS a generous relocation package.

Working with business teams to establish objectives.

Assigning engineering projects to project engineers/managers, defining project objectives, preparing project plans, issuing project instructions and controlling changes to project scope and designs.

Conducting feasibility studies to prioritize projects.

Providing guidance to and auditing project teams to ensure conformance with relevant standards and commitments; provides regular periodic reports to management regarding project status.

Supporting operations improvement efforts, identifying opportunities to reduce labor and improve product quality, production efficiency and ergonomics.

Supporting Sales/R&D in process design for new products and line extensions.

Coordinating training and development programs; monitoring developmental progress of partners and developing plans for improving performance.

Providing leadership in process excellence through continuous process improvement, benchmarking and best-of-the-best processes.

Developing standards for process and facility design, emphasizing sanitary equipment and facility design.

Together with the leadership team, ensures compliance with Food Safety and Food Quality Plans, in addition to customer requirements.

Interprets and communicates customer requirements to plant production and/or support groups.

Establishes and Audits PCPs, CCPs and Standard Operating Procedures to define and monitor processes, to ensure customer requirements are met.

Reviews incidents during which the procedures are not met, and determines appropriate corrective action for partners failing to follow standard procedures.

Bachelors in Engineering or Related Field.

10+ years project/process engineering leadership in a converting/manufacturing environment.

Strong facilitative leadership skills.

Ability to function effectively in a team environment.

Strong focus on results.

Be self-motivated with high personal and ethical standards.

Detailed knowledge of sanitary facility and equipment design principles, OSHA, GMPs and related regulations.

Design experience to include packaging, automation, material handling, product handling, process and sanitary design.

Project management experience to include contracts, scope development, and project accounting, with the ability to manage and teach.

Ability to lead others to ensure projects are executed in a consistent/standardized approach.

DMADV experience preferred.

• Get not one, but TWO retirement benefits. When you join our employee-owned company, you’ll be part of our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) from day one.
• In addition to an 8% 401(k) match into the ESOP, Schreiber will contribute an extra amount – about 8% of your earnings – toward your retirement every year. That’s a company contribution of around 16% in retirement savings annually.
• Earn bonus pay. You’ll have an opportunity to earn incentive pay twice a year when we meet our company goals.
• Childcare costs. Get up to $5,000 annually to help you with the cost of childcare. Monthly contributions toward childcare expenses, including independent babysitters.
• Earn extra money for taking care of yourself. Eligible partners can earn a Wellness Incentive and receive an employer‑funded Lifestyle Spending Account (LSA) to use on fitness, mental health, and other lifestyle expenses.
• Apply development that’s relevant to your role, career goals and the company. Plus, we offer tuition reimbursement if you want to further your education to grow in your role at Schreiber.
• Get access to medical,…