RWS Consultants · 5 days ago
Director Engineering Automation & Capital Projects
Wisconsin, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$150K/yr - $180K/yr
15+ years expRWS Consultants is representing Sargento, which is seeking a Director of Engineering - Automation & Capital Projects to provide executive leadership for strategic engineering initiatives. This role involves overseeing equipment-related engineering, managing capital projects, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to align innovation and operational reliability with corporate objectives.
Management Consulting
Hiring Manager
Robert Stanislaw
Responsibilities
Provide executive leadership and direction for assigned engineering personnel
Coordinate workload and resource allocation to support project goals and corporate priorities
Foster a positive, collaborative work environment and act as a role model for teamwork
Develop and mentor team members, encouraging personal growth and leadership potential
Maintain technological skill levels for self and team; implement training and development plans
Provides continuous improvement to Engineering systems, processes, and procedures
Serve as a strategic resource for the translation of new product concepts into production reality
Provide front-end feasibility analysis and identify manufacturing methods to achieve desired product characteristics
Provide production alternatives to consider with pros/cons and the necessary capital
Align innovation, New Product Development, Growth, functional needs, and coordinate the full lifecycle of equipment with corporate strategic objectives to drive annual and long range view of strategic, capital, and operating plans for equipment and facilities
Identify and maintain external resources to supplement internal capabilities for strategic initiatives
Consider and assess risk and drive action to manage appropriately for the situation
Lead planning and execution for site development, building expansions, and major capital projects
Develop and maintain a theoretical master plan for production operations to anticipate growth and technology needs
Manage project deliverables within scope, schedule, and budget; maintain compliance with USDA, FDA, and other regulatory requirements
Examine, interpret, and evaluate financial data to provide insights into fiscal health and support informed decision-making and prioritization of resources and tasks
Review and give guidance working with finance to prepare accurate cost estimates, payback analyses, and feasibility studies for initiatives
Maintain financial control per CAR; verify invoicing accuracy and benchmark competitive bidding for best costs
Drive strategic initiatives aligned with enterprise priorities and long-term objectives
Work closely with Business teams, General Managers, Finance, Procurement, Legal, Marketing, Innovation, Plant Leadership, Manufacturing, Food Safety & Quality, People Safety, and other functional groups to ensure seamless execution of projects and process improvement
Act as technology leader for new-to-company technologies or arrange for development of internal expertise
Protect company interests in all dealings with vendors, contractors, and consultants; maintain confidentiality of all work
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or related field)
15+ years of progressive engineering experience, including leadership of multimillion-dollar manufacturing implementations and large-scale strategic and capital projects
Expertise in automation technologies (AGV, AMRs), greenfield site development, Mfg 4.0, and food manufacturing systems
Strong financial acumen with ability to drive ROI analysis, life cycle costing, and payback calculations
Proven ability to lead strategic initiatives, prioritize business objectives, and align support to enterprise goals
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, Teams, Outlook, and project management tools
Executive leadership and independent decision-making
Strategic planning and enterprise-level perspective
Advanced technical knowledge in food processing, packaging, and automation systems
Strong analytical, mathematical, and financial skills
Excellent communication and executive presence for technical and non-technical audiences
Ability to manage complex projects from concept to completion
Preferred
Technical or Business master's degree
Familiarity with Lean Six Sigma methodology
Company
RWS Consultants
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase