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Director of Engineering - Packaging

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The Judge Group, INC. is currently in search of a Degreed Director of Packaging Engineering for a Large Food & Beverage Manufacturing Company located in Dallas, TX.

 

Job Description:

 

Incumbent will be responsible for Standardization and Optimization of all packaging and material handling from output of fillers through cooler load-out with focus on line efficiencies, labor minimization, equipment reliability, and changeover efficiency.  Is accountable for directing engineering efforts across functional area on a national level, across multiple production plants to meet short and long-range Supply Chain objectives with optimum efficiency. Partners with operations, finance, quality control, purchasing, safety, environmental, and other departments in order to coordinate all phases of engineering and provide optimum services.

Drives business performance by utilizing knowledge of the Companies business and the Supply Chain department to influence strategy and decision making.

Drives decisions about how information regarding department decisions, policies, or issues is disseminated and/or shared.

Designs, implements and shares best practices throughout the Company.

Drives business performance by utilizing knowledge of financial concepts and financial performance information to influence strategy and decision making.

 

Incumbent will have an engineering influence over the following functions (including equipment):

-All Conveyors                                                               -All Coders

-Casers                                                                        -Stackers

-Shrink wrap systems                                                    -Boxing systems

-Bossy cleaning/loading                                                 -Case cleaning

-Automated Palletizing                                                   -Automated Unitizing    

-Stretch Wrap systems                                                  -Pallet banding systems

-Pallet Racking                                                              -Pick systems

-Loading systems                                                          -New Package design

-Accumulation systems                                                  -Auto OEE systems

-Check weighers / xray

 

Conveys a strong sense of urgency and drives issues to closure; anticipates and removes barriers for others to drive issues to closure.

Facilitates the design of functional structure to drive improved business performance.

Creates and drives strategies that are aligned with the Supply Chain’s goals and objectives.

Work cross-functionally with plant management and regional management teams to develop priorities to ensure direct alignment with objectives.

Be a positive leader that encourages cross-functional communication between production and engineering teams.

Align with and support other corporate staff functions in the development and implementation of short-term and long-term plans to meet business objectives.

Drive consistency and standardization through out Supply Chain.

Manage multiple projects using project management processes.

 

Job Requirements:

 

Bachelor’s Degree required; MS Degree a plus.

7+ years experience in Engineering in CPG Food & Beverage Manufacturing environment preferred (Dairy OR Beverage Industry desired).

7+ years functional leadership experience required; incumbent will have capacity to function at the program architecture and design level.

Proficient in the use of Microsoft Project, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and AutoCad.

Thorough understanding of refrigeration systems, plant utility systems, dairy processing, and packaging/material handling systems.

Thorough understanding and proven track record with the use of project management practices and guidelines.

Ability to handle multiple projects.

Possess excellent analytical problem solving and trouble-shooting abilities.

Preferred skills include leadership background to include Six Sigma, TPS, ISO, TPM, and Lean Manufacturing initiatives.

Preferred skills include demonstrated accomplishments in Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement.

 

This is an excellent position offering a Phenomenal Base Salary, Benefits, Bonus and Full Home Buy-Out Relocation Package(s) for highly qualified candidates.  Apply today as this is an immediate need!

 

REQUIREMENTS:

 

Qualified Candidates for the Director of Packaging Engineering position MUST HAVE at least a 4-Year BS Degree (MS Degree highly preferred) with at least 7-10 years of current Engineering Director level Management experience from within a Beverage and/or Dairy Manufacturing Facility.  Candidates should have a strong Blow Mold Packaging background from within a Beverage and/or Dairy Manufacturing Facility as well.  Qualified Candidates should send a Word and/or Adobe copy of their resume.

Industry: Food & Beverage
Discipline: Other Specialties
Experience: 8 - 10 Years
Level: Director
Compensation: $150K - $170K
Company: The Judge Group, INC.

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