Our client, a prominent food and beverage manufacturing company, is constructing a cutting-edge Largest dairy plant in the US near Rochester, NY area. They are actively seeking a Director of Engineering to join their team.
Ideal candidate is a hands-on aseptic processing, extended shelf life (ESL), HTST, UHT, high speed bottling (hot / cold), sterilization, technical engineer (SCADA, DCS, utilities (water : city, soft, RO, electrical), Boilers, Chillers, Control systems, PLC, etc.) plus cross functional experience, leadership and mentoring.
Key Highlights :
- Career Growth : This role offers significant career advancement opportunities.
- Visibility : You’ll have high visibility within the organization.
- Rewarding : The position promises rewarding experiences.
- Responsibilities : As the Director of Engineering, you’ll closely collaborate with and lead the project team during installation, commissioning, and plant startup.
- Ideal Candidate : We seek a hands-on technical leader who sets an example, embraces growth, continuous improvement, and possesses proven influential and leadership skills.
Key responsibilities :
Leadership and Management : The Director of Engineering oversees maintenance, reliability, and engineering functions. They inspire, direct, and coach the maintenance and reliability teams.Project Coordination : They collaborate closely with the Project Engineering team to ensure sustainable and efficient construction, commissioning, and ramp-up of the plant.Ownership Transition : The Director ensures a smooth handoff from the project team and OEMs to the plant team, including training, support, systems, and specifications.Process Improvement : They drive management routines, implement PM programs, lead improvement projects, and devise technical solutions.Team Building : The Director supports hiring and onboarding of maintenance leadership, reliability engineers, and subject matter experts to build a capable technical team.Qualifications :
Education : A Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or a related discipline is required.Experience : A minimum of 10 years of experience in Engineering or Plant Management , directly related to the outlined duties and responsibilities. Experience in remote location leadership is preferred.Industry Experience : Dairy , bottling , or brewing experience is required. Pharmaceutical or food industry experience is also considered. Aseptic processing experience is preferred.Food Safety : Proven ability to identify and mitigate food safety risks , particularly with temperature-sensitive pathogens in raw materials such as milk.Technical Knowledge : Working knowledge of utility systems , processing technology , and controls in manufacturing environments.Continuous Improvement : A track record of implementing TPM (Total Productive Maintenance) and LEAN principles to create short- and long-term value.Technical Skills : Strong technical skills in deploying and implementing new technologies in a fast-paced environment.Leadership : Proven ability to lead a team, emphasizing trust and integrity.Process Optimization : Skilled in examining and re-engineering operations, formulating policy, and developing new strategies and procedures.Communication : Strong interpersonal and communication skills, working effectively with diverse constituencies.Decision-Making : Ability to make administrative and procedural decisions on sensitive, confidential matters.Training and Development : Analyzing training needs and managing performance.Systems Knowledge : Familiarity with computerized information systems, including MES, MRP, CMMS, and SCADA systems.Environmental Regulations : Understanding of federal and state environmental laws, regulations, procedures, and standards.Budgeting and Fiscal Management : Knowledge of budgeting, cost estimating, and fiscal management principles.Adaptability : Ability to handle ambiguity and thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.Plant is set to start production in 2025. 50% travel first 6 months in 2025 (to other plants in the US), then10%
Feel free to reach out if you’d like to delve deeper into this opportunity. And even if you’re not personally interested, perhaps you know someone who would be—a referral would be greatly appreciated.
Please email your resume to shawn.arbid@rjo-consulting.com
