Job Description
Job Description
Head of Operations Engineering – Morgantown, WV (#F0016)
Location : Morgantown, WV
Employment Type : Full-Time
About Impact Recruiting Solutions :
Impact Recruiting Solutions partners with leading manufacturing and production companies to connect top-tier engineering talent with transformative career opportunities. We specialize in matching skilled professionals with roles that drive operational excellence and innovation.
Position Overview :
We are seeking an experienced Head of Operations Engineering to lead engineering initiatives at a state-of-the-art aseptic beverage manufacturing facility. This strategic leadership role requires a results-driven professional with 10+ years of experience in food production engineering, capital project management, and continuous process improvement.
Key Responsibilities :
- Strategic Leadership :
- Oversee CapEx budgets, engineering projects, and facility expansions
- Implement process improvements to reduce downtime and boost efficiency
- Operational Excellence :
- Ensure compliance with SQF, FDA, and food safety standards
- Coordinate production schedules and planned shutdowns
- Team Development :
- Recruit, mentor, and lead a team of engineers and technical staff
- Drive training and cross-training initiatives
- Innovation & Compliance :
- Evaluate and implement new technologies for process optimization
- Maintain engineering drawings, equipment specs, and vendor contracts
Requirements
Education :Bachelor's degree in Industrial, Chemical, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering (required)MBA preferredExperience :10+ years engineering experience in manufacturing5-7 years managing capital projects and budgetsFood / beverage industry experience ( GMP, FDA, PMO standards )Aseptic manufacturing / packaging experience ( strongly preferred )Technical Skills :Proficiency in Microsoft Project, AutoCAD, ERP / MES systemsAbility to create P&IDs and process mapsStrong CMMS (Upkeep) experienceLeadership Skills :Excellent team management and cross-functional collaborationProven problem-solving and continuous improvement mindsetBenefits
Competitive Compensation : Attractive salary + performance-based bonus potentialComprehensive Benefits : Generous Benefits PackageWork Schedule : Full-time with flexibility for strategic planning needsProfessional Growth : Leadership development programs and opportunities to pioneer cutting-edge manufacturing processesImpactful Work : Directly shape the efficiency and innovation of a state-of-the-art aseptic beverage facility