Site Engineering Leader

Site Engineering Leader role at The Duracell Company
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This role is for a Site Engineering Leader who will oversee all engineering activities at the site, including project execution, technical capability development, and cross‑functional collaboration. The Site Engineering Leader partners closely with Operations, R&D, Launch, and MPD teams to deliver integrated manufacturing solutions. This individual manages capital and engineering budgets, leads investment projects, and ensures the highest standards of safety and quality.

The Site Engineering Leader is expected to provide coaching and mentorship to engineers and technicians, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and technical excellence.

• Own Site Masterplan and communicate effectively with CEO and Senior Leadership
• Lead team in executing investment projects, ensuring all success criteria are met
• Ensure safe behavior and working conditions, proactively leading safety efforts
• Manage capital, engineering, and AE expense budgets
• Partner with Operations, P&E, R&D, Launch, and MPD teams to deliver projects
• Collaborate with the site lead team to identify opportunity areas and adjust strategy to meet site goals
• Assist in driving the Initiative Management Center of Excellence, ensuring continuous improvement in project delivery and usage of tools and processes
• Build and support technical expertise and career coaching in the engineering team
• Make decisions and take responsibility during urgent issues that could lead to production stoppages
• Plan and coordinate multiple projects/activities in a fast‑paced environment

Travel:
Domestic and International up to 10%.

• 10+ years of industry experience; manufacturing preferred (consumer products a plus)
• 5+ years leading or managing employees in their work plans
• Demonstrated breakthrough business results delivery
• Experience leading cross‑functional teams and successfully delivering projects/programs
• Experience with capital project management
• Strong technical expertise in high‑speed assembly equipment, mechanical fundamentals, power control, and information systems
• Green/Black Belt and/or Lean experience (preferred)

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively across organizational boundaries
• Comfortable giving feedback and explaining the reason for decisions
• Strong prioritization, analysis, resource planning, and project management skills
• High work ethic, self‑motivation, and tenacity to get the job done
• CAD software and 3D design tools
• PLC and SCADA systems
• SAP

Duracell is the world’s leading manufacturer and marketer of high‑performance alkaline batteries, complemented by a portfolio of high quality, market‑leading specialty, rechargeable, and professional batteries. Duracell’s products power numerous critical professional devices across the globe such as heart rate monitors, defibrillators, telemetry devices, smoke detectors, fire alarms, automated valves, and security systems. As the leader in the professional power category, Duracell has a rich history of innovation, continuously introducing batteries that are smaller, thinner, with more energy and longer lasting than competitors.

Since March 2016, Duracell has found its permanent home within Berkshire Hathaway, and will continue to focus on sustainable growth, industry‑leading innovation while creating long‑term value for our customers and consumers. At Duracell, integrity, end‑to‑end accountability across all levels, fast decision‑making, and a “can‑do” attitude is highly valued.

Director

Full‑time

Engineering and Information Technology

Manufacturing

LaGrange, GA | $84,000.00‑$ | Posted 1 day ago