Director, Engineering and Maintenance (Lynchburg, VA)

Prestige Brands Holdings - Lynchburg, VA

Full-time - Senior

Lynchburg, VA

Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods

About the position

Fleet Laboratories is looking for a Director, Engineering and Maintenance to oversee the manufacturing facilities, engineering, and centralized maintenance teams. The position will direct the activities of Engineering and Maintenance in a safe and cost-effective environment on multiple shifts, managing a three-shift maintenance operation that provides support for the facility and production. The role includes oversight of buildings, grounds, and utilities, providing technical support in maintaining, planning, and executing projects, repairs, or modifications.

Responsibilities

• Direct the engineering effort supporting corporate goals, including operations, facility, grounds, and subsidiaries.
• Budgetary responsibility for the site capital budget of $6 to $8 million with a focus on site profitability.
• Manage and plan equipment changes, purchases, installation, implementation, and maintenance to meet production requirements and new product introductions.
• Plan and coordinate the work of the department, equipment, and utilities.
• Manage the work order, preventive maintenance, inventory control, equipment histories, and site projects.
• Direct the maintenance department activities across all shifts to support the production schedule and solve equipment and facility issues.
• Build a department focused on maintenance reliability, lean manufacturing, and continuous improvement.
• Assure compliance with cGMP, corporate, and other regulatory standards for quality and safety.
• Develop the three-year capital plan and ensure adequate manpower.
• Develop, analyze, and communicate relevant measurements for areas of responsibility.
• Manage capital projects from inception through commissioning, aligning with plant objectives.
• Propose improvements in process, energy, resource, safety, and health management.
• Evaluate and recommend equipment changes and implement approved changes.
• Aid in the validation of modifications and addition of new equipment or processes.
• Develop and implement Maintenance Preventive and Predictive programs.
• Drive standardization of equipment selection and repair techniques.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in engineering (preferably Mechanical or Electrical) or equivalent; Master's degree desirable.
• Minimum of 10 years of related experience including three years of managerial experience.
• Engineering project management experience.
• Strong understanding of current health and safety practices.
• Prior experience in an FDA environment preferred.

Benefits

• Paid time off
• 401(K) retirement savings with company match
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Annual targeted bonus
• Competitive pay
• Life insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Tuition reimbursement