[Hiring] Director of Engineering @Winland Foods

Role Description

The Director of Engineering will lead the development and execution of Winland Foods’ manufacturing engineering strategy, driving capital investment and process optimization across our network of our 11 pasta/dry dinners manufacturing facilities. This leader will guide a team of engineers and collaborate deeply with Operations, Supply Chain, Maintenance, Quality, EHS, and Finance to ensure best-in-class performance in safety, cost per pound, service, quality, and sustainability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, or related).
• 10+ years of manufacturing engineering experience; with 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.

Requirements

• 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.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) with match, STD/LTD/AD&D/Life, HSA, FSA, EAP.
• Hospital indemnity, Accident Insurance, Identity and Fraud Protection Plan, Legal, and Critical Illness.