North American Director of Engineering

North American Director of Engineering *******DO NOT POST
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Hiring for a North American Director of Engineering that will oversee all capital projects, upgrades, expansions and related engineering projects across all 8 facilities
This role will be based in the Headquarters in the Chicago South suburbs
Offer an exciting and rewarding work environment encouraging professional, personal, and organizational growth. Team of multi-talented employees contributes to a collaborative atmosphere where ideas and solutions are cultivated
This is a newly created role to assist with recent acquisitions, expansions and new facilities with multiple large capital projects in the pipeline
Must have experience with high-speed packaging equipment
Local candidates only Benefits:
401Kand a pension plan
BCBS comprehensive insurance at a very low cost and excellent coverage starting on date of hire
Work-life balance
Great PTO options
Stable
been in business for over 113 years
Fast paced organization that has consistent growth and expansion
Salary range is $170K - $200K (depends on education and experience) + bonus *******DO NOT POST
HIGHLY CONFIDENTIAL ROLE *********Summary:
The NA Director of Engineering directs all aspects of project and capital engineering activities for the company.
This role holds oversight for all automation, robotics, mechanical, electrical, and project engineering activities for large-scale, upgrades, expansions, facility layouts and new installations.
This leader will foster innovation and execute strategies to meet objectives, ensure reliability and exceed customer expectations for large capital projects.
The ability to contribute to, understand and communicate the overall corporate strategies and objectives and how the engineering function drives this strategy will be critical.Responsibilities
Manage strategic operations of the Engineering team across 8 facilities. Provide direction to engineering projects, new installations, overhauls, modifications, upgrades, design, and layout for new and existing facilities
Provide engineering leadership to food processing and packaging equipment capacity projects, infrastructure improvements, cost management imperatives and strategic initiatives
Collaboration with operations, R&D, procurement, and external suppliers/vendors
Drive standardization and serve as a technical liaison between the manufacturing plants
Identifies resource needs and organizes effective teams
Leads technical-based program across manufacturing
Coach, direct, and influence Engineering Managers and Plant Managers at each site
Report directly to the VP of Operations
Travel 25% or less per year including trips to Canada and Mexico as needed *******DO NOT POST
HIGHLY CONFIDENTIAL ROLE *********Requirements:
BS Engineering Degree is required; prefer in Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering. MBA, Masters, Lean /Six-sigma or related education / certifications is preferred
Minimum of 8 - 15 years of project engineering experience, with a focus on process/packaging design and project management of large capital initiatives
Experience managing projects of $5 - $10 million or higher
Functional excellence and demonstrated subject matter expertise in packaging, processing, project management and LSS/TPM with a strong emphasis in food processing, and high-speed packaging environments
Must have experience with high-speed packaging equipment, prefer industry experience with foods, beverages, baking, CPG, plastics or closely related industries
Proven project management leadership skills with the ability to manage multiple projects
Able to manage and track project scope, schedule, budget, timeline and spending
Excellent communication/presentation skills with an ability to negotiate with vendors, contractors, and consultants
Team building skills are required to manage and lead cross-functional teams
Able to make independent and sound decisions
Computer skills include familiarity with Excel, Word, PowerPoint, MS project CAD and SAP
Self-starter with good people and communications skills
Able to work effectively in a team environment with demonstrated success in influencing at all levels inside as well as outside the company
Able to provide analysis of options and improvements
Solid project management capabilities, as the position is responsible from concept through process validation
Passport is required for future travel to Mexico and or Canada *******DO NOT POST
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