Head of Operations Engineering

This senior leadership position drives engineering excellence across a food and beverage manufacturing facility. You'll lead cross-functional collaboration between Maintenance, EH&S, Process, Controls, and Reliability Engineering teams, managing everything from daily operations to major facility expansions.

Main Role Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee all engineering projects, from planning through execution, including scheduling, budgeting, and resource allocation
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives that reduce downtime and boost productivity
• Manage CapEx, training, and consulting budgets
• Oversee new equipment contracts and engineering drawing controls
• Coordinate planned shutdowns and facility renovations with maintenance teams
• Support safety programs including LOTO and startup/shutdown procedures
• Establish and enforce engineering policies, standards, and food safety compliance (SQF)
  
  

Critical Role Requirements

Aseptic Processing Experience — Candidates must bring hands-on experience with aseptic processing environments. This is non-negotiable given the nature of the facility and its food safety obligations.

Controls Engineering & Automation Knowledge — A solid understanding of controls engineering, automation systems, and the ability to read and create P&IDs is essential to managing facility improvements and integrating new technologies effectively.

Education And Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Industrial, Chemical, Mechanical, or Electrical) - required
• MBA - preferred
• 10 years of engineering experience
• 5–7 years managing capital projects, budgets, and timelines
  
  

Additional Skills

• Knowledge of FDA, PMO, and GMP standards
• Proficiency in Microsoft Project, AutoCAD, ERP/CRM, and MES systems
• Strong analytical, communication, and organizational skills
• Continuous improvement mindset with a focus on loss reduction