Alphia · 3 weeks ago
VP, Engineering and Reliability
Alphia is seeking a Vice President of Engineering & Reliability who will lead the Engineering and Reliability Teams while executing the company's capital and investment strategy. This strategic leader will manage engineering projects, develop reliability initiatives, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance operational efficiency.
Responsibilities
Manage a team of engineers that will complete projects across engineering, fabrication, and maintenance
50% travel to various plants across the country to determine the overall scope of engineering projects across plants as well as distributing projects to engineering, automation and fabrication teams
Assist the Engineers with the annual capital planning program by providing information related to cost reduction projects, identifying necessary major equipment replacement, and assisting in the evaluation of non-cost reduction projects
Provide engineering expertise to support long-range facilities planning by assisting in the valuation of future major repairs or replacement to assure plant production capabilities and developing reliable and cost-effective utility resources
Develop and implement a company-wide reliability strategy and roadmap through engineering and reliability initiatives
Identify, prioritize, and execute high-impact improvement projects across the organization
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify process inefficiencies and develop solutions
Develop and implement performance metrics to measure improvement initiatives and ROI
Analyze data and trends to identify opportunities for improvement
Ensure compliance with quality standards and regulatory requirements
Effectively introduce new technology that yields a competitive advantage
Assist in assuring compliance with all appropriate regulations through OSHA, National building codes, corporate regulations, GMP’s, HACCP, and health, safety, and environmental programs
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in engineering, or related field
Minimum of 10 years of experience in engineering, project management, maintenance & reliability, operations, or related field
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent communication and presentation skills
Ability to influence and collaborate with stakeholders at all levels
Strong project management skills
Experience in a manufacturing or production environment
Knowledge of change management principles
Proficiency in data analysis and statistical tools
Preferred
Master's degree in business administration or related field
Company
Alphia
Alphia is a food production company that unites two of America’s favorite manufacturers of pet food and treats.
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2023-08-24Acquired
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