fairlife, LLC ยท 1 day ago
Senior Vice President, Engineering
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$260K/yr - $290K/yr
15+ years expfairlife, LLC is a Chicago-based nutrition company that creates great-tasting, nutrition-rich dairy products. They are seeking an experienced and visionary Senior Vice President of Engineering to lead the expansion of manufacturing capacity and build a high-performing engineering team while ensuring process efficiency in existing facilities.
Food & Beverages
Responsibilities
Develop and execute the company's long-term engineering strategy aligned with business goals
Oversee the design, development, and implementation of state-of-the-art production facilities and expansion of current facilities
Lead development of capital investment plans to support capacity expansion and creation of additional capabilities to support growth and innovation
Manage scope, schedule, and budgets for large-scale capital projects
Foster a culture of innovation and collaboration within the engineering and technical teams
Partner with operations teams to optimize production processes to ensure efficiency, scalability, and sustainability
Drive the development of proprietary technologies to enhance product quality and operational efficiency
Collaborate with R&D to integrate innovative solutions into production processes
Protect intellectual property through effective patent strategies
Build and lead a world-class engineering team with a focus on professional development, engagement, and high performance
Establish clear objectives, provide mentorship, and hold team members accountable for results
Ensure adherence to regulatory standards and industry best practices in manufacturing and engineering operations
Drive a culture of PMP and PMO systems to support effective project management
Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency, quality, and sustainability
Collaborate cross-functionally to support supply chain, quality assurance, and R&D initiatives
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in engineering (Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical, or related field) required; advanced degree preferred
15+ years of engineering leadership experience in a consumer-packaged goods company related to the production of dairy-based aseptic beverages
Proven track record of managing large-scale capital projects and scaling manufacturing operations
Demonstrated success in developing and protecting intellectual property
Exceptional leadership and team-building skills with experience in a high-growth, fast-paced environment
Strong financial acumen with the ability to manage budgets and drive cost-effective solutions
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
Resourceful, well organized, highly dependable, efficient and detail oriented
Confident, assertive and rational using engineering and financial data to inform and communicate decision making
Proficiency in English: Comfortable with both written and verbal communication, including reading and writing
Preferred
advanced degree preferred
Benefits
A full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position, is offered.
Company
fairlife, LLC
fairlife, LLC is a Chicago-based nutrition company that creates great-tasting, nutrition-rich and dairy products to nourish consumers.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Tim Doelman
Chief Executive Officer
Eileen Thanner
Chief Operating Officer
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