Manufacturing Engineering Director

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Salary136,000 - 238,000 USD per year
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Job Details

Experience
10+ years
Required Skills
SAPAutoCAD

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Industrial, Chemical, or related)
  • 10+ years of manufacturing engineering experience
  • At least 5 years in a multi-site environment
  • Proven track record in capital planning and execution and project management
  • Demonstrated leadership by building and developing high-performing engineering teams
  • Strong ability to collaborate cross-functionally and influence at all organizational levels
  • Working knowledge of sanitary equipment design, Good Manufacturing Practices and Government regulations as they apply to food manufacturing operations (i.e. OSHA, EPA, FDA)
  • Proficiency in MS 365 and MS Project
  • Food or consumer packaged goods (CPG) experience strongly preferred
  • Experience with AutoCAD and SAP
  • Experience with automation, industrial control systems, and IIoT technologies
  • Formal project management training or certification

Responsibilities

  • Lead the development and execution of Winland Foods’ manufacturing engineering strategy.
  • Drive capital investment and process optimization across 11 manufacturing facilities.
  • Guide a team of engineers and collaborate with various departments.
  • Ensure best-in-class performance in safety, cost per pound, service, quality, and sustainability.
  • Define and execute the engineering strategy aligned to business objectives.
  • Advance a continuous improvement culture to improve cost per pound and productivity.
  • Drive standardization of processes and best practices across sites.
  • Lead capital planning and execution to optimize capacity, technology upgrades, cost savings, and facility expansions.
  • Develop and manage the 3 year CAPEX plan for the Pasta Plant network.
  • Evaluate emerging technologies that enhance automation, sustainability, and throughput.
  • Build, mentor, and inspire a high-performing, diverse engineering team.
  • Lead engineering efforts related to processing, packaging, and automation to improve efficiency and reliability.
  • Ensure safety—employee and food safety—remains a non-negotiable priority in all engineering work.
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