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The Associate Director, Engineering & Maintenance is responsible for the overall strategic Capital plan, and proper maintenance of all equipment in the plant. Responsible for improving the plant's competitive advantage using preventative and predictive maintenance technologies. Interfaces with hourly and salaried maintenance personnel daily; other departments, and other company resources to improve equipment reliability and production capacity for their assigned area. Accountable for the associated capital and expense budgets. Responsible for setting department goals within their assigned departments, administering company policies, providing training to maintenance personnel, and ensuring all safety and OSHA requirements are met.
Job Responsibility
Progressive Maintenance: Responsible for the execution of the Progressive Maintenance / Equipment Reliability strategic plan that maintains the plant's electrical, mechanical, and control systems
Direct all reliability and maintenance activities and programs (preventative, predictive, and corrective) to ensure maximum operational potential
Engineering & Capital Management: Responsible for the development and execution of the sites strategic capital plan, along with proper resourcing for on time/budget project execution
People Development: Develops a competent and efficient Engineering & Maintenance Department workforce. Assures employees have the experience, tools, supplies, and materials required for performing maintenance services. Creates a department staffing model to achieve required business outcomes
Department Budgeting: Monitors capital & expense budgets for the Engineering and Maintenance Departments. Manages use of labor and materials to optimize department effectiveness
Project Coordination: Oversees and manages major maintenance and project requirements with manufacturing production and engineering, including significant downtime activities
Health, Safety, and Employee Relations: Enforces company procedures and policies regarding safety and employee conduct
maintaining a work environment that promotes teamwork
Leadership and Team Management: Balancing the needs and development of a diverse team of engineers, technicians, and maintenance staff while ensuring high performance and morale
Project Management: Overseeing multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring they are completed on time, within budget, and to the required standards. This involves managing risks and unforeseen issues
Operational Efficiency: Continuously identifying and implementing improvements to enhance operational efficiency, involving complex problem-solving and innovation
Technical Expertise: Developing and maintaining advanced technical knowledge in maintenance systems, predictive and preventive maintenance, and engineering practices
Compliance and Safety: Ensuring all maintenance and engineering activities comply with local, state, and federal regulations, as well as industry-specific standards
Resource Management: Managing resources effectively to meet maintenance demands while optimizing costs, involving strategic planning and budgeting
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborating with various departments to ensure alignment and support for maintenance and engineering initiatives
Vendor Management: Managing relationships with vendors and leveraging company network size to maximize economies of scale
Performance Metrics: Monitoring and analyzing performance metrics to drive continuous improvement and achieve organizational goals
Problem-Solving: Identifying, investigating, and resolving technical issues related to equipment failures and faulty processes. Leading root cause analyses within a short time frame, with limited information
Change Management: Leading change initiatives and overcoming resistance to organizational change, influencing employees to embrace new practices
Requirements
Bachelor’s Degree Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field
5+ years’ experience leading an Engineering or Maintenance team
5+ years managing engineering capital projects
Manufacturing experience
Nice to have
Master's degree in Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field
8+ years maintenance/engineering experience within manufacturing
Experience in food manufacturing, specifically bakery production
Certifications -PMP (Project Management Professional), CMRP (Certified Maintenance & Reliability Professional), SMRP (Society for Maintenance & Reliability Professionals), or Lean Six Sigma
In-depth knowledge of maintenance systems, predictive and preventive maintenance
Demonstrated ability to lead and inspire teams, driving performance and fostering a culture of continuous improvement
Experience in budget preparation, CAPEX planning, and execution
Ability to manage resources effectively to meet maintenance demands while optimizing costs
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
What we offer
Medical
Dental
Short and long-term disability
AD&D
Life insurance
Matching 401(k) plan with immediate vesting
Unlimited sick time
Paid time off
Holiday pay
Free access to fitness center (if in WHQ)
Access to on-site day care (operated by Bright Horizons)
Company store
Campbell’s Cares program matching donations/volunteer activity up to $1,500 annually