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Director of Engineering

American Vanguard
Axis, AL Full Time
POSTED ON 3/16/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/15/2025

Director of Engineering

Lead and manage a team of engineers across multiple plant sites to support manufacturing, sustainability, automation, process improvement, and operational excellence in the crop protection industry.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Sustain engineering quality and leverage best practices.
  • Create process improvements aligned with company growth and product portfolio advancement.

Leadership Excellence:

Set vision, strategic plan, and ensure execution in all aspects of manufacturing engineering and continuous improvement to achieve annual organizational goals.

  • Lead and coach a team of engineers and related personnel.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams for seamless support of corporate goals and initiatives.

Continuous Improvement Process:

Establish a culture of continuous improvement with the engineering team and across manufacturing facilities.

  • Develop and implement operational excellence strategies and roadmaps.
  • Identify, plan, and implement process improvement projects using Lean, Six Sigma, and other methodologies.

Strategic Planning:

Develop and implement technical strategies that drive innovation and optimize resources.

  • Coordinate and participate in long-range plant infrastructure improvement and expansion planning.
  • Prepare annual capital budgets and maintain conformance to those budgetary limits.

People Development:

Mentor and coach the team to nurture a culture of responsible safety, operational excellence, and personal accountability.

  • Build teams and unlock individual potential.
  • Attract, develop, and retain personnel aligned with company values and principles.

Education Requirements:

  • Bachelor of Science in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering or related field - Required
  • Master's degree preferred from an accredited institution

Experience Requirements:

  • 8 years of experience in a management role leading diverse groups of technical resources
  • 5 years management experience in a Chemical Process manufacturing environment
  • Five (5) years developing and driving strategic engineering initiatives successfully
  • Experience in the application of Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma principles is required

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