Director of Engineering and Maintenance Operations

2 days ago


Rensselaer, New York, United States Dairy Farmers of America Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly experienced Director of Engineering and Maintenance Operations to lead our engineering and maintenance functions at Dairy Farmers of America. As a key member of our leadership team, you will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of engineering and maintenance, ensuring the smooth operation of our plant, and driving continuous improvement initiatives to optimize plant performance.

Key Responsibilities
  • Manage all aspects of engineering and maintenance functions, including direct management of engineers and maintenance managers/supervisors, fostering a positive work environment and promoting professional development.
  • Ensure the site has an effective predictive/preventive maintenance program with a maintenance strategy for all assets, removing unscheduled downtime, increasing asset lifespan, and minimizing costs of asset breakdowns.
  • Oversee preventative maintenance programs for facility, electrical distribution, plant utility systems, architecture, process instrumentation, and production machinery/equipment through assigned staff and outside contractors to support sustained plant operations and maximize operational efficiency.
  • Collaborate with senior management to identify and prioritize capital improvement projects, recommending expense or capital projects necessary for productivity, safety, or operational efficiency.
  • Oversee design, planning, and execution of capital and expense projects, ensuring they meet budget and timeline as defined.
  • Partner with others regarding problem resolution, new procedure/process implementation, equipment installation/layout, and product/product line introduction.
  • Perform replacement analysis of equipment considering space costs, depreciation, service life, and maintenance costs; advise production management on information and recommend actions.
Requirements
  • Undergraduate degree in engineering or related curriculum or technical training in mechanical or electrical studies (or equivalent combination of education and experience).
  • 8+ years of engineering or maintenance experience in food manufacturing environment, including 1+ year of management experience, environmental compliance experience, PLC programming, and capital project/budget management experience.
Salary and Benefits

The estimated annual salary for this role is $120,000 - $150,000, depending on qualifications and experience. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plan, and paid time off.



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