Director of Engineering

Oberto Snacks Inc., known for our high quality, delicious meat snacks are currently hiring for a Director of Engineering at our Kent, Washington manufacturing facility.

The Director of Engineering leads the strategy and execution of the short term and long-term capital plan, engineering and maintenance projects and environmental compliance for Oberto Snacks.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead the development and implementation of engineering strategic plans supporting the overall business objectives of Oberto Snacks.
• Provide leadership, input, and direction to understand and improve manufacturing processes aligned with company strategic goals.
• Use of lean manufacturingengineering principles to design and layout production lines, work areas, manufacturing processes and production equipment.
• Establish a culture of continuous improvement and best practice sharing that results in the most effective use of resources, cost reduction and quality improvement.
• Accountable for selection of primary process technologies and equipment requirements, to meet current and forecasted business production, operating cost, and quality needs.
• Establishment and documentation of manufacturing processes insupport of new products and design changes.
• Work with R&D, Manufacturing, Marketing, and Sales to ensure a timely transition of projects from development to market launch.
• Direct and comprehensive management of all engineering, environmental and maintenance projects.
• Lead team through coaching, training, development, and technical skill building to align with the long-term manufacturing strategic plan.
• Identification of best-in-class equipment, processes, facilities, etc.
• Maintain company Environmental, Social and Governance reporting.
• Follow established programs, policies, and practices to produce safe quality foods that meet regulatory and company requirements.
• Maintain accountability to Oberto Snacks' Food Safety and Quality Principles.
• Support the development, implementation, maintenance, and ongoing improvement of the SQF 2000 Systems.
• All other related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical or Process Engineering preferred.
• Six Sigma or Lean Certification Preferred.
• 10-15 years' experience managing plant engineering supporting a fast paced, growth-oriented manufacturing environment; experience in food manufacturing preferred.
• Experience with sophisticated packaging equipment in consumer packaged goods industry preferred.

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