Operations Director, Engineering

Land O' Lakes•Arden Hills, MN

31d•Remote

About The Position

Operations Director, Engineering Location: Arden Hills, MN Strongly Preferred (will consider virtual/remote if strategically located near major airports and sites) Job Duties Coordinate and manage Dairy Foods capital budget of $50MM to include organization and maintenance of master project list, project prioritization, and feedback to the Dairy Foods plants on timing based on the overall Dairy Foods capital strategy. Be a resource for Dairy Foods Plant Managers and the Manufacturing Directors to provide input into annual plant MRO budgets as requested. Provide input into Dairy Foods Strategy and lead Engineering-related efforts associated with changes to plant process and products to include, but not limited to R&D and Corporate Strategic lead projects. Coach, mentor and provide leadership to the plant project engineers and early career employees (e.g. Talent Acceleration Program employees and interns). Supervise Senior Manager/Manager direct reports. Manage internal and external Engineering efforts and contractors for the execution and implementation of projects from concept through to successful handoff. Work with plant operations and corporate functions on strategic projects involving business growth/innovation, Quality, Safety, Environmental, and sustainability projects. Stay current on industry regulations, innovations, and emerging technologies. Work closely with Plant Project Engineers to facilitate their continued professional and technical development. Lead the development, implementation, and maintenance of all applicable Corporate Engineering standards. Lead the development, implementation, and maintenance of capital development & project management process. Work with the cross-functional team to drive standardization between plants (structure, processes, design). About Land O'Lakes, Inc. Join us and be part of a Fortune 250, farmer- and member-owned cooperative that is reimagining the business of food. We have been named a Top Workplace by Indeed and LinkedIn, and to the TIME 100 Most Influential Companies list. Benefits for most full-time roles include medical, dental, vision, PTO, life & disability insurance, education assistance, a 401k and a variety of well-being resources. Most part-time employees are eligible for prorated PTO, holiday pay, employee development programs, prorated education assistance, and a 401(k). Land O'Lakes, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) M/F/Vets/Disabled. The company maintains a drug-free workforce, including post-employment substance abuse testing pursuant to a Drug and Alcohol Policy. Neither Land O'Lakes, nor its search firms, will ever contact you and ask for confidential information over the phone or in email. If you receive a call or email like this, please do not provide the information being requested.

Requirements

Strong knowledge and experience regarding principles and practices of food (Dairy) manufacturing, including: Sanitary design, GMPs, food safety, quality, manufacturing concepts.
Strong knowledge of USDA Dairy and 3A requirements.
Strong communication & collaboration.
Experience in capital equipment selection, scoping, bidding and execution (including budgeting responsibilities).
Experience in Capital Project Management, concept through implementation.
Ability to travel - anticipate annual average to be 50% -60%. Must live near a major airport.
4-year degree, Engineering field preferred
8+ years' experience

Nice To Haves

Multi plant experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Coordinate and manage Dairy Foods capital budget of $50MM to include organization and maintenance of master project list, project prioritization, and feedback to the Dairy Foods plants on timing based on the overall Dairy Foods capital strategy.
Be a resource for Dairy Foods Plant Managers and the Manufacturing Directors to provide input into annual plant MRO budgets as requested.
Provide input into Dairy Foods Strategy and lead Engineering-related efforts associated with changes to plant process and products to include, but not limited to R&D and Corporate Strategic lead projects.
Coach, mentor and provide leadership to the plant project engineers and early career employees (e.g. Talent Acceleration Program employees and interns).
Supervise Senior Manager/Manager direct reports.
Manage internal and external Engineering efforts and contractors for the execution and implementation of projects from concept through to successful handoff.
Work with plant operations and corporate functions on strategic projects involving business growth/innovation, Quality, Safety, Environmental, and sustainability projects.
Stay current on industry regulations, innovations, and emerging technologies.
Work closely with Plant Project Engineers to facilitate their continued professional and technical development.
Lead the development, implementation, and maintenance of all applicable Corporate Engineering standards.
Lead the development, implementation, and maintenance of capital development & project management process.
Work with the cross-functional team to drive standardization between plants (structure, processes, design).