Engineering and Technical Operations Senior Manager

Schreiber Foods, Inc.; Fairview (KY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan)

Relocation bonus

401(k) match

Performance bonus

Job summary

Schreiber Foods, Inc. in Fairview, MO, seeks an Engineering and Technical Operations Senior Manager to lead capital execution, site maintenance, and asset improvements in a 24/7 operation.

You will drive safety, quality, and regulatory compliance while managing costs and leading a skilled maintenance team. Responsibilities include standardizing practices, leveraging an EAM system, and delivering continuous improvement across plant utilities, automation and packaging systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in Engineering or related field.
• 5-10 years of experience in Engineering, Project Management, Process Excellence, Black Belt or Maintenance.
• 8-10 years’ progressive experience in manufacturing engineering, with at least 5 years in a management role.
• Extensive knowledge of operations from a technical perspective (Green Belt/Black Belt preferred).
• Strong management and financial knowledge base as well as understanding of employment policies/procedures.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure mechanical and electrical expertise are available to production and other departments to maintain production systems, utilities, buildings and grounds in a 24-hour, 7-day per week operation.
• Drive standardization of best practices and policies for the Maintenance Department.
• Provide leadership and direction to plant maintenance function covering the 24/7 operation.
• Improve safety, production quality, equipment reliability, and overall equipment effectiveness (OEE) using Continuous Improvement techniques.
• Utilize mechanical and electrical expertise to manage production systems, utilities, buildings and grounds.
• Demonstrate full knowledge and utilization of the EAM system in support of maintenance & engineering functions.
• Lead Continuous Improvement programs related to engineering with short and long-term improvements, with/without capital investment.
• Drive Value Stream Mapping and Lean Processes.
• Drive initiatives in Maintenance, fixed asset management, plant layout & flow, safety and automation.
• Train staff on new technologies (electrical controls, and other manufacturing tech).

Skills

Mechanical expertise

Electrical expertise

Leadership

Project management

Continuous Improvement

Lean / Six Sigma

Budgeting & cost control

AutoCAD

MS Office

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's in Engineering or related field

Tools

EAM system

Job description

Job Category: Manufacturing & Operations Job Family: Operations Management

The Engineering and Technical Operations Senior Manager is responsible to provide leadership, technical expertise and drive results across capital execution, site and facility maintenance, asset and productivity improvements while managing and minimizing labor & overhead costs while ensuring the highest levels of safety, quality, sanitation and regulatory compliance. This position will be onsite at our Fairview(Carthage, Missouri) plant. Relocating candidates (50+ miles) are eligible for $10,000 relocation bonus PLUS a generous relocation package

What you’ll do:

• Ensures mechanical and electrical expertise are available to production and other departments to maintain production systems, utilities, buildings and grounds in a 24-hour, 7-day per week operation.
• Drive key initiatives around the standardization of best practices and policies for the Maintenance Department
• Provide leadership and direction to plant maintenance function covering the 24/7 operation
• Improve employee safety, production quality, equipment reliability, and overall equipment effectiveness (OEE) utilizing Continuous Improvement techniques
• Utilizes mechanical and electrical expertise to manage production systems, utilities, buildings and grounds
• Full knowledge and utilization of the EAM system in support of maintenance & engineering functions
• Responsible for Continuous Improvement programs related to engineering, to generate improvement plans that feature both short and long-term improvements, with and without capital investment
• Business driver of Value Stream Mapping and Lean Processes
• Drive key initiatives throughout the facility in the areas of Maintenance, fixed asset management, plant layout & flow manufacturing, managing floating bottlenecks, FDA/GMP/AIB compliance, safety and automation
• Train staff members on new technologies (electrical controls, and other manufacturing technology)
• Maintenance Mechanic(s), Maintenance Planner) directly and/or indirectly, to ensure effective selection, retention, development, disciplinary action and performance management
• If a collective bargaining agreement exists, may participate in negotiations, grievances or other contract related activities and discussions
• Drive key initiatives around refrigeration systems, plant utility systems, high-speed processing, and packaging/material handling systems
• Together with the leadership team, ensures compliance with Food Safety and Food Quality Plans, in addition to customer requirements
• Interprets and communicates customer requirements to plant production and/or support groups
• Establishes and Audits PCPs, CCPs and Standard Operating Procedures to define and monitor processes, to ensure customer requirements are met
• Reviews incidents during which the procedures are not met, and determines appropriate corrective action for partners failing to follow standard procedures

What you need to succeed:

• Bachelors in Engineering or related field
• 5-10 years of experience in Engineering, Project Management, Process Excellence, Black Belt or Maintenance
• 8-10 years’ progressive experience in manufacturing engineering, with at least 5 years in a management role
• Extensive knowledge of operations from a technical perspective (Green Belt/Black Belt preferred)
• High level management and business skills, extensive financial knowledge base as well as understanding of employment policies/procedures
• Organizational, interpersonal, communication and conflict resolution skills
• Effectively communicate concepts both verbally and in writing
• Able to influence and impact all levels in the organization
• Ability to lead processes to conclusions/recommendations
• Flexibility to expend discretionary effort as required to meet critical needs
• Proficiency with AutoCAD and Microsoft Office (Word and Excel)
• Ability to travel up to 15%

Eligible partners will receive:

• Get not one, but TWO retirement benefits
• When you join our employee-owned company, you’ll be part of our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) from day one
• In addition to an 8% 401(k) match into the ESOP, Schreiber will contribute an extra amount - about 8% of your earnings - toward your retirement every year. That's a company contribution of around 16% in retirement savings annually
• Earn bonus pay. You’ll have an opportunity to earn incentive pay twice a year when we meet our company goals
• Receive a $10,000 relocation bonus PLUS a generous relocation package if relocating more than 50 miles for a U.S. Salaried position
• Childcare costs. Get up to $5,000 annually to help you with the cost of childcare. Monthly contributions toward childcare expenses, including independent babysitters
• Earn extra money for taking care of yourself. Eligible partners can earn a Wellness Incentive and receive an employer-funded Lifestyle Spending Account (LSA) to use on fitness, mental health, and other lifestyle expenses
• Pursue development that’s relevant to your role, career goals and the company. Plus, we offer tuition reimbursement if you want to further your education to grow in your role at Schreiber
• Get access to medical, prescription drug, dental and vision benefits starting day one. This includes an onsite nurse and mental health counselor
• Experience caring like youve never experienced it before. We have a program that is completely organized by and for other partners who need extra help. Its called Partners Helping Partners
• Benefits that support your whole life. Visit Schreiber – Care for you to see everything Schreiber offers to support your health, wellbeing, and financial future

Sound like a company you would like to be a part of?

For positions that require any amount of travel: Valid driver's license, auto insurance (at least state minimum- more might be required), acceptable driving record per Schreiber Foods discretion, and vehicle that will ensure applicant can meet the travel necessities of the position are required

Schreiber requires that an employee have authorization to work in the country in which the role is based. In the event, an applicant does not have current work authorization, Schreiber will determine, in its sole discretion, whether to sponsor an individual for work authorization. However, based on immigration requirements, not all roles are suitable for sponsorship

Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws

Schreiber Foods strives to do good through food every day. Based in North America, we’re a customer-brand leader in cream cheese, natural cheese, process cheese, shelf-stable beverages and yogurt. Our more than 10,000 employees and presence on five continents enable us to be an essential ingredient in our customers’ success. With annual sales of more than $7 billion, we partner with the best retailers, restaurants, distributors and food manufacturers around the globe. We also recognize our responsibility to do good in the world and are driven to make a difference in everything we do. Life & Culture - We call ourselves partners - not employees - and there’s a good reason behind that. Our work is more than just a job. Our common goals drive and energize us as we work together to be the best we can be. Caring is a huge part of who we are. We not only help each other grow; we take care of each other along the way. Whenever a partner is experiencing a hardship, it’s common for others to take the initiative to organize fundraisers to help support them through our Partners Helping Partners program. We also care about our communities and want to help make them better places to live every day.

Who are we looking for? Our people are truly the heart of our company, and we’re on a journey together. It’s about more than a job. We work hard to find great people with diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives, and provide opportunities to help them grow. Like a family, we care deeply about each other