Head of Operations Engineering

Swift Strategic Solutions Inc; Morgantown (WV); On-site; USD 110,000 - 139,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology services client seeks a Head of Operations Engineering to lead engineering operations, manage capital projects, and drive continuous improvement initiatives. The ideal candidate will have a bachelor’s degree in engineering, extensive leadership experience, and a strong background in the manufacturing industry.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of related engineering experience.
• 5–7 years of managing capital projects, budgets, and timelines.
• Manufacturing industry experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee planning, development, and implementation of processes in the Engineering Department.
• Monitor and analyze efficiency KPIs for continuous improvements.
• Oversee building and management of budgets like CapEx and Training.

Skills

Analytical skills

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Knowledge of engineering principles

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial, Chemical, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering

Job description

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A technology services client of ours is looking for a Head of Operations Engineering for their ongoing projects.

Below are the additional details of this role:

Required Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial, Chemical, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering
• 10+ years of related engineering experience
• 5–7 years of experience managing capital projects, budgets, and timelines
• Manufacturing industry experience
• Strong knowledge of engineering principles and procedures
• Ability to read, understand, and create P&IDs
• Proficient with Microsoft Project, Microsoft Office Suite, AutoCAD, ERP/CRM systems, and MES systems
• Experience managing and using CMMS (e.g., Upkeep)
• Leadership and Responsibilities:
• Proven leadership and supervisory experience
• Oversight of engineering operations, budgets, and process improvements
• Cross-functional collaboration (Maintenance, EH&S, Production, Controls, Reliability)
• Experience in process mapping and scheduling around production downtime
• Strong focus on continuous improvement and loss elimination
• Excellent communication, analytical, organizational, and interpersonal skills
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities
• Ability to adapt and shift priorities with operational demands

Responsibilities:

• Oversee the planning, development, and implementation of processes, systems, and resource allocation within the Engineering Department to ensure efficient operations and cost-effective solutions aligned with business needs.
• Monitor, analyze, and report on efficiency KPIs, driving continuous improvements based on insights that align with departmental and organizational objectives.
• Lead initiatives to streamline engineering operations by implementing targeted process and facility improvements, reducing downtime, and boosting overall productivity.
• Oversee the building and management of various budgets such as CapEx (Capital Expenditure), Training, Support/Consulting.
• Responsible for Engineering Drawing controls and processes, and Engineering design and equipment specification
• Oversee CMMS(Upkeep) which serves as the communication link between departments and tracks all engineering and maintenance work, including breakdowns, resolutions, and contractor activities to ensure transparency and historical records of operations.
• Keeping in touch with vendors to make Mountaintop aware of new industry developments technologies.
• Oversee all new equipment contracts and ensure scope of supply is accurate.
• Allocate tasks and manage resources to optimize workload distribution, ensuring team members are utilized efficiently.
• Collaborate with Production and Technical Integration to integrate existing work into engineering and maintenance schedules.
• Identify gaps in resources and optimize team capacity to meet operational needs, including planning and executing training and cross-training initiatives.
• Work with maintenance to identify and coordinate larger planned shutdowns.
• Support EH&S with procedures, programs, and safety signoffs (LOTO, Start-up and Shutdown)
• Oversee all engineering projects, ensuring accurate scheduling, resource allocation, and department coordination.
• Collaborate with leadership to determine optimal downtime windows and project timing for maximum impact.
• Work closely with Maintenance teams to identify and coordinate larger planned shutdowns.
• Assess the cost-effectiveness of manufacturing processes, making and implementing recommendations to reduce costs and improve efficiency.
• Identify, recommend, and implement new technologies and systems to improve processes and decision-making.
• Establish, communicate, and implement engineering policies, practices, standards, and security measures to ensure effective, safe, and consistent operations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Responsible for adhering to SQF and Food Safety Standards.
• Follow Food Safety Requirement/Standards as needed.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Industries

  Staffing and Recruiting and Technology, Information and Media

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