Fortis Hayes ยท 3 months ago
Head of Engineering Operations
Morgantown, West Virginia, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expFortis Hayes is an aseptic beverage manufacturing facility, and they are seeking a Head of Engineering Operations to ensure seamless engineering operations across the organization. The role involves overseeing engineering processes, driving continuous improvements, managing budgets, and collaborating with various departments to enhance operational efficiency and maintain high performance standards.
Management Consulting
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 engineering required (Industrial, Chemical, Mechanical, or Electrical)
Manufacturing experience required
10 years or more of related engineering experience required
5-7 years of experience in managing capital projects, budgets, and timelines for engineering and maintenance-related initiatives required
Ability to read, understand, and create P&IDs required
Extensive knowledge of engineering principles and procedures
Excellent ability to methodically troubleshoot problems
Excellent analytical and management skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
Excellent interpersonal skills
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, Microsoft Project, AutoCAD, ERP/CRM systems, and MES systems
Clear focus on process mapping, particularly for facility or line improvements, including scheduling and planning around production downtimes and operations
Must have Aseptic Experience
Experience in low-acid aseptic manufacturing or beverage packaging
Preferred
MBA preferred
Strong knowledge of FDA and PMO design requirements preferred
Strong knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices within the food industry preferred
Strong adaptive ability to shift schedules with operational day-to-day needs
Company
Fortis Hayes
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2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase