Sr. Director of Engineering

Sr. Director of Engineering Winston Salem, North Carolina
Job : 41589

The Sr. Director, Engineering will lead all engineering activities in support of a major plant expansion. This leader will develop and execute short- and long-term plans across Manufacturing, Packaging, Process Controls, and Facility engineering. Responsibilities include staffing and technology planning, establishing performance metrics (safety, quality, service, cost), and driving continuous improvement to meet targets.

• Lead manufacturing engineering operations to achieve and sustain best-in-class performance through strategic initiatives.
• Develop and maintain consistent engineering procedures, standards, and policies across the site.
• Ensure compliance with internal policies and applicable external regulatory requirements (e.g., cGMP and related food/dietary/pharmaceutical regulations).
• Produce timely, accurate performance reporting and data analysis to support management decisions and project prioritization.
• Collaborate with operations, commercial, and product teams to support current and new product introductions and ramp-ups.
• Contribute to business continuity and contingency planning for manufacturing operations.
• Identify, evaluate, and implement innovative processes, technologies, and systems to improve efficiency and product quality.
• Lead capital investment planning and execution for the facility expansion.
• Support multi-year site facilities planning and drive alignment with business objectives.
• Coordinate environmental, health & safety (EHS) initiatives with site teams and ensure engineering alignment with safety programs.
• Manage external contractors and consulting partners as required.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

• Directly oversee EHS and Engineering staff and associated contractors.
• Build and develop a high-performing engineering organization through hiring, mentoring, performance management, and succession planning.

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Pharmaceutical Engineering or equivalent.
• 15+ years of progressive manufacturing and engineering leadership experience.
• 10+ years experience in Food/Beverage/CPG
• Experience with facility expansion-Greenfield/Brownfield
• Strong organizational, motivational, and technical leadership skills, team builder
• Experience overseeing Engineering teams 20+ Million in Capital projects
• Proven problem-solving skills for short- and long-term operational challenges.
• Deep knowledge of manufacturing processes, formulations, materials, and equipment interactions.
• Experience operating in regulated environments (food, dietary, nutritional, or pharmaceutical preferred).
• Track record in process/equipment troubleshooting, optimization, facility upgrades, and expansion projects.
• Experience developing and maintaining engineering systems, procedures, and documentation.
• Excellent stakeholder management, customer service orientation, and results‑driven focus.
• Willingness to travel as needed.

• Advanced engineering degree or MBA.
• Lean / Six Sigma experience and practical application.
• Experience establishing manufacturing systems and leading cultural/organizational change.
• Prior responsibility for operations or manufacturing line oversight.

On‑site leadership role in a manufacturing environment with occasional travel; requires regular interaction with cross‑functional teams and contractors.

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