Job Title: Head of
Operations Engineering
- Location:
Morgantown, West Virginia, United States; On-Site; Full-time
- Industry:
Engineering; Food Production
Summary:
The
Head of Operations Engineering at our aseptic beverage manufacturing facility
plays a pivotal role in ensuring seamless engineering operations across the
organization. This position is crucial for fostering collaboration, driving
continuous improvement, and maintaining operational excellence.
Additionally,
the role involves collaborating with Maintenance, EH&S, Process, Controls,
and Reliability Engineering to manage plant renovations, improvement projects,
and facility expansions, while ensuring efficient operations, supporting
production and downtime schedules, and addressing complex challenges to
maintain strong system performance
Role Responsibilities:
- Oversee
the planning, development, and implementation of processes, systems, and
resource allocation within the Engineering Department to ensure efficient
operations and cost-effective solutions aligned with business needs.
- Monitor,
analyze, and report on efficiency KPIs, driving continuous improvements based
on insights that align with departmental and organizational objectives.
- Lead
initiatives to streamline engineering operations by implementing targeted
process and facility improvements, reducing downtime, and boosting overall
productivity.
- Oversee
the building and management of various budgets such as CapEx (Capital
Expenditure), Training, Support/Consulting.
- Responsible
for Engineering Drawing controls and processes, and Engineering design and
equipment specification
- Oversee
CMMS (Upkeep) which serves as the communication link between departments and
tracks all engineering and maintenance work, including breakdowns, resolutions,
and contractor activities to ensure transparency and historical records of
operations.
- Keeping
in touch with vendors to make Mountaintop aware of new industry developments
technologies.
- Oversee
all new equipment contracts and ensure scope of supply is accurate.
- Allocate
tasks and manage resources to optimize workload distribution, ensuring team
members are utilized efficiently.
- Collaborate
with Production and Technical Integration to integrate existing work into
engineering and maintenance schedules.
- Identify
gaps in resources and optimize team capacity to meet operational needs,
including planning and executing training and cross-training initiatives.
- Work
with maintenance to identify and coordinate larger planned shutdowns.
- Support
EH&S with procedures, programs, and safety signoffs (LOTO, Start-up and
Shutdown)
- Oversee
all engineering projects, ensuring accurate scheduling, resource allocation,
and department coordination.
- Collaborate
with leadership to determine optimal downtime windows and project timing for
maximum impact.
- Work
closely with Maintenance teams to identify and coordinate larger planned
shutdowns.
- Assess
the cost-effectiveness of manufacturing processes, making and implementing
recommendations to reduce costs and improve efficiency.
- Identify,
recommend, and implement new technologies and systems to improve processes and
decision-making.
- Establish,
communicate, and implement engineering policies, practices, standards, and
security measures to ensure effective, safe, and consistent operations.
- Perform
other duties as assigned.
- Responsible
for adhering to SQF and Food Safety Standards.
- Follow
Food Safety Requirement/Standards as needed.
Supervisory
Responsibilities:
- Oversee
the strategic and tactical workflow of the Engineering department.
- Recruit,
interview, and develop Engineering team members.
- Delegate
work and assign tasks to team members based on expertise, work experience, and
time constraints.
- Education:
- Bachelor’s
degree in engineering required (Industrial, Chemical, Mechanical, or
Electrical).
- MBA
preferred.
Experience & Skills:
- Manufacturing
experience required.
- 10
years or more of related engineering experience required.
- 5-7
years of experience in managing capital projects, budgets, and timelines for
engineering and maintenance-related initiatives required.
- Strong
knowledge of FDA and PMO design requirements preferred.
- Strong
knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices within the food industry preferred.
- Low
acid aseptic manufacturing and packaging experience in the beverage market
preferred.
- Strong
adaptive ability to shift schedules with operational day-to-day needs.
- Proficient
with Microsoft project to coordinate and move project/work timelines to meet
production needs.
- Ability
to read, understand, and create P&ID’s required.
- Extensive
knowledge of engineering principles and procedures.
- Excellent
ability to methodically troubleshoot problems.
- Excellent
analytical and management skills.
- Excellent
verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent
organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Excellent
interpersonal skills.
- Proficient
with Microsoft Office Suite, Microsoft Project, AutoCAD, ERP/CRM systems, and
MES systems
- Clear
focus on process mapping, particularly for facility or line improvements,
including scheduling and planning around production downtimes and operations.
- The
role involves driving efficiency by focusing on losses and continuous
improvements, requiring a mindset of constant optimization.
Physical Requirements:
- Prolonged
periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
- Must
be able to lift up to15 pounds at times.
- Must
be able to work with equipment that contains electric magnetic components.
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