Title : Director of Engineering
Location : Rochester, NY
Overview :
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Hire Type : Direct Hire
Job Summary :
The Director of Engineering oversees maintenance, reliability, and engineering functions at a greenfield plant in New York.
This role ensures the facility achieves and sustains optimal operational efficiency, with a focus on safety, quality, and reliability.
Additionally, the Director provides leadership, coaching, and feedback to maintenance and reliability teams to meet business objectives and foster a culture of continuous improvement.
Job Duties :
- Develop robust maintenance and engineering programs, including equipment overhaul strategies and spare parts management.
- Guide the implementation of CMMS and drive strategic projects to increase plant reliability and reduce downtime.
- Develop technical experts responsible for critical plant areas.
- Lead key capital projects and provide technical support to operations and quality.
- Foster collaboration and ownership across teams to build a World Class Factory.
- Balance short-term goals with long-term objectives and represent organizational values to internal and external stakeholders.
- Execute safety programs and ensure compliance with safety regulations.
Qualifications :
- Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or related discipline.
- Minimum 10 years of Engineering or Plant Management experience, preferably in a remote location leadership role.
- Dairy, bottling, or brewing experience required; aseptic processing experience preferred.
- Strong technical skills in TPM, LEAN principles, and implementing new technologies.
- Proven ability to lead teams and achieve goals with integrity.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Proficiency in computerized information systems and knowledge of environmental laws and regulations.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.