Head of Operations Engineering

This senior leadership position drives engineering excellence across a food and beverage manufacturing facility. You'll lead cross-functional collaboration between Maintenance, EH&S, Process, Controls, and Reliability Engineering teams, managing everything from daily operations to major facility expansions.

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Main role responsibilities:

* Lead and oversee all engineering projects, from planning through execution, including scheduling, budgeting, and resource allocation

* Drive continuous improvement initiatives that reduce downtime and boost productivity

* Manage Cap Ex, training, and consulting budgets

* Oversee new equipment contracts and engineering drawing controls

* Coordinate planned shutdowns and facility renovations with maintenance teams

* Support safety programs including LOTO and startup/shutdown procedures

* Establish and enforce engineering policies, standards, and food safety compliance (SQF)

Critical Role Requirements

Aseptic Processing Experience - Candidates must bring hands-on experience with aseptic processing environments. This is non-negotiable given the nature of the facility and its food safety obligations.

Controls Engineering & Automation Knowledge - A solid understanding of controls engineering, automation systems, and the ability to read and create P&IDs is essential to managing facility improvements and integrating new technologies effectively.

Education and Experience

* Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Industrial, Chemical, Mechanical, or Electrical) - required

* MBA - preferred

* 10+ years of engineering experience

* 5-7 years managing capital projects, budgets, and timelines

Additional Skills

* Knowledge of FDA, PMO, and GMP standards

* Proficiency in Microsoft Project, AutoCAD, ERP/CRM, and MES systems

* Strong analytical, communication, and organizational skills

* Continuous improvement mindset with a focus on loss reduction

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