Manager, Engineering

ZipRecruiter; England; On-site; USD 130,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Oberto Snacks, a leader in meat snacks, as an Engineering Manager focused on managing projects, overseeing engineering activities, and ensuring manufacturing efficiency. This role offers exciting opportunities for growth within a quality-driven culture that values innovation and teamwork.

Benefits

Excellent medical, dental, vision coverage

Flexible Personal Time Off Plan

401K Plan with company match

Annual performance incentive

Employee Stock Ownership Plan

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience managing capital projects.
• Experience in food manufacturing preferable.
• Strong technical knowledge of food manufacturing processes.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate activities of the Engineering Department.
• Oversee the development and execution of projects within budget and timelines.
• Maintain accountability for food safety standards.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Project Management

Problem Solving

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business or related field

Tools

MS Project

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

CAD

Job description

Job DescriptionJob Description

Fuel Your Career with Oberto Snacks!

Position: Engineering Manager

Type: Onsite

Location: Kent, WA

If you’re looking for a dynamic workplace with exciting opportunities, consider joining Oberto Snacks, Inc.

Here’s why you should apply:

Innovative Environment:

1. At Oberto, we thrive on innovation. Be part of a team that constantly pushes boundaries and creates unique snack experiences.

Quality-Driven Culture:

1. We’re passionate about delivering top-notch products. Join us if you’re committed to excellence and quality.

Team Collaboration:

1. Our collaborative work environment fosters creativity and teamwork. You’ll collaborate with talented individuals across various functions.

Career Growth:

1. Oberto offers growth opportunities. Whether you’re starting your career or seeking advancement, we’ve got you covered.

OBERTO HISTORY & MISSION:

Founded in Seattle by Constantino Oberto in 1918, Oberto Snacks Inc’s future is brighter than ever. With its growing portfolio of brands, each with its own mission, purpose and army of passionate fans, Oberto continues to be one of the nation’s leading and most innovative meat snacks companies. Employing more than 700 food professionals, Oberto’s mission is to empower people to make better choices for a healthier and happier life. As a part of that mission, we strive to provide innovative, delicious, healthy, and convenient protein-packed snacks.

ABOUT THE POSITION:

Manages and coordinates activities of the Engineering Department including design, testing, creating innovative solutions, and problem solving. Plan and improve production methods including production flow, tooling, assembly methods and production equipment. Oversee the development and execution of projects, manages budgets, and supervises multiple teams. They collaborate with other management personnel, provide instructions to engineering teams, and ensure the successful completion of projects on time and within budget. They also conduct research and development for new designs, products, and processes, while maintaining technical accuracy and coordinating work with other managers and staff. The primary focus of this position will be to ensure smooth project execution through detailed project planning, communication and proper utilization and coordination of available resources.

SCHEDULE: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm Monday – Friday, this position requires the ability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends and off-shift hours, as needed to support project timelines and business needs.

WAGE: Salary range for this position is $130,000.00 - $150,000.00 annually, subject to all required taxes and withholdings.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage the design, estimation, document preparation, procurement, installation of assigned capital and plant projects. Coordinate the work of all plant personnel, contractors and vendors required to provide a timely completion of work with minimal disruption of production activities.
• Provide engineering design documents for capital projects including equipment selection, plant layout, equipment specifications, contractor installation specifications, etc., for competitive bids.
• Research equipment and materials to accomplish the needs for new or revised processes, packaging or products at the best reasonable cost.
• Manage the Capital Planning System as part of the Engineering group with conceptualization, planning and budgeting for long term and short-term capital projects.
• Apply engineering mathematical and scientific principles to engineering capital and plant projects from concept to implementation, start-up and training follow up.
• Maintain a liaison with the R&D, Maintenance and Operations Departments for new developments requiring engineering support.
• Monitor all projects to ensure projects are completed on time and within approved budgets.
• When assigned, act as project manager for those completed projects requiring coordination and planning of many different disciplines, including supervising, coordinating and directing the efforts of outside consultants if needed.
• Provide status reports on all active capital and plant projects as assigned, communicating project milestones and objectives, updated schedules, cost and/or scope changes to all affected employees or sub-contractors, and senior management.
• Synchronize all project schedules to maximize efficient utilization of resources and avoid conflicting priorities.
• Follow established programs, policies, and practices to produce safe quality foods that meet regulatory and company requirements.
• Maintain accountability to Oberto Brands Food Safety and Quality Principles. Support the development, implementation, maintenance, and ongoing improvement of the SQF Systems. Informs Management of any food safety or quality issues or of any processes which have become non-compliant with specified requirements.
• Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities, reading professional publications, maintaining professional networks, participating in professional organization.
• Back Up: Project engineer is a backup to the Engineering Manager.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Business or related field .
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience managing capital projects and process improvements in a fast paced, growth-oriented manufacturing environment; experience in food manufacturing ; will consider someone with 6+ years’ experience in lieu of education.
• Experience with sophisticated packaging equipment in the consumer-packaged goods industry .
• Must have knowledge and understanding food manufacturing, specifically meat manufacturing processing and packaging equipment.
• Knowledge of OSHA, WISHA and PSAPA regulations.
• HACCP requirements; especially pertaining to equipment, maintenance and sanitation requirements
• Must have working knowledge of manufacturing operations equipment and technology, including but not limited to PLC wiring and ladder logics, hydraulics, pneumatics, motor controls, refrigeration, boilers, mechanics and electrical.
• Driven and guided by own energy, commitments or willingness to translate ideas into action.
• Results – continually expresses a predominant concern for doing things better than some established standard of excellence and seeks to accomplish critical task with measurable results.
• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels in the organization.
• Accepts accountability.
• Ability to handle stress.
• Strong oral and written communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels including.
• Computer skills (MS Project, Excel; Word; PowerPoint, Outlook, CAD, MS Project).
• Ability to analyze and interpret data and develop action plans based on results.
• Detail oriented and follow-through.
• Ability to use discretion and judgment in decision making.
• Strong leadership skills, team player, results oriented.
• Well organized: able to set priorities/goals and maintain focus and follow through on multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Ability to plan and manage projects so as to effectively complete and execute new programs as required.
• Competent in Statistical Process Control.
• Resource & equipment scheduling
• Ability to manage multiple projects

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactory. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work environment is that of an office environment. This employee regularly works with office equipment, materials, chemicals, wet floors and with wet equipment when on the production floor. This employee work around high voltage, hot water, and steam

• Ability to frequently sit, stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl
• Physical work including climbing stairs, etc.
• Willing to work in a various-temperature environment
• Ability to handle items weighting under 25lbs or may need to move objects safely and with proper body mechanics.
• Ability to frequently talk, hear, and smell
• Ability to frequently reach with hands and arms; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls
• Vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and the ability to adjust focus

Duties and responsibilities described are not comprehensive and additional tasks may be assigned from time to time as necessary. Roles and responsibilities typically evolve over time, reflecting growth and maturity of the business.

ABOUT OBERTO: We offer a creative, diverse, and inclusive workplace environment. We are committed to rewarding our teammates for their hard work, enthusiasm, and professional excellence.

BENEFITS:

• Excellent benefits including medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, short term and long-term , life insurance and wellness program, Flex spending account.
• Flexible Personal Time Off Plan
• 401K Plan with a generous company match
• Annual performance incentive.
• 10 Paid holidays, generous paid time off, and paid sick leave.
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan Oberto with contribution match.

EXTRA BENEFIT:

• Tuition Reimbursement, and career growth opportunities
• Discount commuter benefits
• Safety Shoe program, and Safety Glasses program
• Paid Jury Duty, and Bereavement Leave
• Employee Assistance Program
• Legal Services, and Pet Insurance
• Employee Referral Program
• Service Award Recognition program, and Employee Recognition program
• Matching Charity Donations
• Pet Insurance
• Oberto Product Discounts
• Basic membership reimbursement to Costco or Sam’s Club.
• First-class onsite fitness center

Ready to Join Our Snack-Tastic Team? Apply Now!

Oberto Snacks is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Oberto Snacks is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, , , , , protected veterans’ status, , , or other legally protected status. Should you have a that requires assistance and/or reasonable accommodation with the job application process, please contact the Human Resources department at [phone] or by applying directly on our website at www.oberto.com/careers.com

EEO/E-Verify Statements:Oberto Snacks, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. Oberto Snacks, Inc. participates in the E-Verify program.

**Please note, we do not engage with outside recruiters. All recruitment processes are managed internally by our Talent Acquisition team. Thank you.