Director of Engineering

Indiana Packers Corporation • Delphi, IN

27d • Onsite

About The Position

The Director of Engineering must manage their team in all aspects of projects, including safety, quality, organization, planning, scheduling, subcontractor scheduling, and day-to-day issues. In addition, the individual must ensure projects are completed on time, on budget, and in a quality manner. Indiana Packers Corporation (IPC) is a fully integrated retail, foodservice and private label producer of fresh and processed meats based in Delphi, Indiana. Since the start of operations in 1991, we have experienced rapid growth from a single pork processing company into a multi-plant diversified producer of fresh and processed meats, with locations throughout America's Heartland and revenues of approximately $1.5B. We are best known for our national brand Kentucky Legend (the best-selling boneless ham brand in the United States) as well as several well-known regional brands, including Indiana Kitchen, Fischer's, Field, Mickelberry's, Kentuckian Gold, and Scott Pete. We now have processing facilities in Frankfort, Indiana; Holland, Michigan; and Owensboro, Kentucky. We value diversity, innovation, collaboration and those passionate about their jobs. We support our team members by offering a total rewards package, including competitive pay, three different medical care plans (two with company-funded health savings accounts), pharmacy, dental, and vision plans, a retirement/401K (with 50% match on team members' contributions up to 8%), a competitive paid time off program, educational assistance, and numerous advancement opportunities. With more than 3,100 team members located across 14 different states, we are a big company with a small company culture. Indiana Packers Corporation is in Delphi, Indiana, just 15 minutes away from the greater Lafayette/West Lafayette area, home of Purdue University.

Requirements

• Bachelor's of Science Degree in Engineering with 10 or more years of leadership experience in manufacturing engineering.
• Ability to easily read and understand blueprints and specifications.
• Experience in a Food or Beverage processing facility.
• Ability to multi-task by overseeing several projects.
• Highly motivated, organized, and self-starter.
• Experience with ammonia refrigeration systems.
• Knowledge of environmental regulations and reporting practices.
• Willingness to work occasional weekends is required.
• Strong organizational and time management skills with attention to detail.
• Knowledge of AutoCAD or Inventor.
• Lead by example and follow company policies and ethical standards.
• Ability to travel short notice, both domestically and abroad.
• Must be willing to relocate to the surrounding area.
• Proficient in MS Office Software Packages, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

Nice To Haves

• Graduate's Degree in Engineering with 8 or more years of leadership experience in manufacturing engineering.
• Experience in a slaughtering and/or protein processing facility.
• Excellent Management and Communication skills preferred.
• Knowledge of water, steam, and compressed air systems preferred.
• Knowledge of process safety management (PSM) preferred.
• General knowledge of electrical and control systems is preferred.
• General understanding of NEC code, EPA, and OSHA and their best practices preferred.
• General understanding of mechanical design is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead Program Engineering teams or department including planning, research & development, and execution of all tasks on projects.
• Facilitate pre-bid meetings, contact subcontractors, and prepare scope of work documents in support of the company's project estimating efforts.
• Manage the design and execution (i.e. scope, schedule, budget and staffing) of projects as well as the development, implementation and improvement of engineering processes.
• Manage external environmental and engineering firms as needed.
• Oversee the preparing bid packages, issuance of contract documents and invoice approval.
• Drive continuous improvement & quality accountability through productivity and quality measures, process training, and process rigor.
• Manage project cost/budgets; regularly reviews and updates project and labor costs, processes change orders in a timely fashion, makes suggestions on improving overall productivity and cost savings.
• Align resources and processes for project execution to meet technical performance objectives within schedule and cost constraints.
• Oversee asset management with internal accounting function.
• Provide technical and engineering services and assist in resolving design issues.
• Verify accuracy and completeness of submitted documents against contract drawings and specifications.
• Close out estimates, complete post-construction checks, complete as built and review contractor invoices.
• Communicate clearly, verbally and in writing, with other company personnel and the customer as required.
• Organize staff and assign work for both personnel development and product development.
• Lead organizational growth by building strong relationships across business and functional boundaries.
• Communicate with construction foremen, engineers, inspectors, estimators, and other company personnel.
• Interface with local, state, and federal regulators/inspectors as needed.

Benefits

• competitive pay
• three different medical care plans (two with company-funded health savings accounts)
• pharmacy, dental, and vision plans
• a retirement/401K (with 50% match on team members' contributions up to 8%)
• a competitive paid time off program
• educational assistance
• numerous advancement opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Industry: Food Manufacturing
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees