Engineering and Technical Operations Senior Manager

Schreiber Foods•Logan, UT

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Engineering and Technical Operations Senior Manager is responsible to provide leadership, technical expertise and drive results across capital execution, site and facility maintenance, asset and productivity improvements while managing and minimizing labor & overhead costs while ensuring the highest levels of safety, quality, sanitation and regulatory compliance. This position is onsite at our Logan, UT facility. Relocating candidates (50+ miles) are eligible for $10,000 relocation bonus PLUS a generous relocation package.

Requirements

Bachelors in Engineering or related field
5-10 years of experience in Engineering, Project Management, Process Excellence, Black Belt or Maintenance.
8-10 years’ progressive experience in manufacturing engineering, with at least 5 years in a management role
Extensive knowledge of operations from a technical perspective
High level management and business skills, extensive financial knowledge base as well as understanding of employment policies/procedures.
Organizational, interpersonal, communication and conflict resolution skills
Effectively communicate concepts both verbally and in writing
Able to influence and impact all levels in the organization
Ability to lead processes to conclusions/recommendations
Flexibility to expend discretionary effort as required to meet critical needs
Proficiency with AutoCAD and Microsoft Office (Word and Excel)
Valid driver's license, auto insurance (at least state minimum- more might be required), acceptable driving record per Schreiber Foods discretion, and vehicle that will ensure applicant can meet the travel necessities of the position are required.
Schreiber requires that an employee have authorization to work in the country in which the role is based.

Nice To Haves

Green Belt/Black Belt preferred

Responsibilities

Ensures mechanical and electrical expertise are available to production and other departments to maintain production systems, utilities, buildings and grounds in a 24-hour, 7-day per week operation.
Drive key initiatives around the standardization of “best practices” and policies for the Maintenance Department
Provide leadership and direction to plant maintenance function covering the 24/7 operation
Improve employee safety, production quality, equipment reliability, and overall equipment effectiveness (OEE) utilizing Continuous Improvement techniques
Utilizes mechanical and electrical expertise to manage production systems, utilities, buildings and grounds
Full knowledge and utilization of the EAM system in support of maintenance & engineering functions
Responsible for Continuous Improvement programs related to engineering, to generate improvement plans that feature both short and long-term improvements, with and without capital investment.
Business driver of Value Stream Mapping and Lean Processes
Drive key initiatives throughout the facility in the areas of Maintenance, fixed asset management, plant layout & flow manufacturing, managing floating bottlenecks, FDA/GMP/AIB compliance, safety and automation
Train staff members on new technologies (electrical controls, and other manufacturing technology).
Manage Maintenance Mechanic(s), Maintenance Planner) directly and/or indirectly, to ensure effective selection, retention, development, disciplinary action and performance management.
If a collective bargaining agreement exists, may participate in negotiations, grievances or other contract related activities and discussions.
Drive key initiatives around refrigeration systems, plant utility systems, high-speed processing, and packaging/material handling systems
Together with the leadership team, ensures compliance with Food Safety and Food Quality Plans, in addition to customer requirements.
Interprets and communicates customer requirements to plant production and/or support groups.
Establishes and Audits PCPs, CCPs and Standard Operating Procedures to define and monitor processes, to ensure customer requirements are met.
Reviews incidents during which the procedures are not met, and determines appropriate corrective action for partners failing to follow standard procedures.