Director, Plant Engineering
Core
Lead capital projects, drive advanced maintenance strategies (Preventive/Predictive/TPM), and manage engineering teams to optimize production processes and reduce waste in a large-scale meat manufacturing plant.
Role type
Director, Plant Engineering (Maintenance & Capital Projects)
Builds
Manufacturing operations for iconic meat brands (Smithfield, Eckrich, Nathan's Famous)
Domain
Food & Beverage / Meat Processing / Industrial Manufacturing
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Engineering management, capital project development, preventive and predictive maintenance, TPM, mechanical/electrical systems (PLCs, instrumentation), team leadership, KPI development, SAP, Microsoft Office Suite
Preferred skills
Meat industry knowledge, pork product expertise
Technologies
SAP, PLCs, Microsoft Office Suite
Responsibilities
Lead capital projects from concept to completion ensuring safety and environmental standards; Drive development and execution of advanced maintenance strategies to reduce downtime; Lead and develop high-performing engineering teams through coaching and performance management; Troubleshoot daily operational challenges and implement long-term fixes; Develop and track Key Performance Indicators for equipment reliability and overall effectiveness; Manage resource planning and policy enforcement for maintenance staff.
Seniority
Director, strategic leadership & team management
