KLM Careers ยท 4 months ago
Head of Operations Engineering - Morgantown
Morgantown, West Virginia, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expKLM Careers is seeking a Head of Operations Engineering for their aseptic beverage manufacturing facility. This role is crucial for ensuring seamless engineering operations, driving continuous improvement, and collaborating with various departments to manage plant renovations and support production schedules.
Human Resources
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
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
Oversee the strategic and tactical workflow of the Engineering department
Recruit, interview, and develop Engineering team members
Delegate work and assign tasks to team members based on expertise, work experience, and time constraints
Qualification
Required
Bachelors degree in Industrial, Chemical, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering
10+ years of related engineering experience
Must have Aseptic Experience
Experience in low-acid aseptic manufacturing or beverage packaging
5+ 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)
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
Must be a US Citizen or Green Card holder
Preferred
MBA or advanced business degree
Familiarity with FDA and PMO design requirements
Knowledge of GMPs in the food industry
Experience supporting EH&S initiatives (e.g., LOTO procedures, startup/shutdown safety)
Vendor relationship management and interest in new technology integration
Familiarity with SQF and food safety standards
Ability to lift up to 15 pounds and work near electromagnetic equipment
Company
KLM Careers
KLM Careers a full service executive direct placement firm. All our posted opportunities are current open position with major Corporations.
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase