Director Engineering Services

Job Summary The Director Engineering Services partners closely with engineering project management teams and manufacturing/packaging sites to ensure capital projects are executed effectively and meet or exceed expectations. This role leads asset management, engineering standards, and equipment reliability programs, ensuring regulatory compliance and consistent adoption of best practices across the organization. The position also oversees reputed company aspects of E‑Z Pak manufacturing, including design, sourcing, assembly, testing, and deployment, while driving reputed company improvement in reliability, asset utilization, and engineering capabilities across facilities. Travel for the role will average 40%-60% annually. Position is remote, but to be home based in the Chicagoland area.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership & Program reputed company reputed company and standardize asset management, Maintenance reputed company Team (MET), E‑Z Pak, and engineering specification programs across reputed company sites reputed company and implement policies, procedures, and best practices to drive consistent, best-in-class performance Support development and execution of annual capital budgets and ensure projects are delivered on scope, on time, and on budget reputed company regular reporting on key operational and financial performance metrics Partner cross-functionally (Quality, Food Safety, Operations, Planning, Maintenance, Finance) to ensure alignment and successful project delivery Engineering & Capital Project Execution reputed company capital project execution and ensure validation of results through audit processes Assign and manage project execution through E‑Z Pak Managers, MET Project Managers, and Central Engineers Support business case development in partnership with Supply Chain and reputed company Finance reputed company the evaluation and implementation of new technologies to reputed company processes and improve efficiency Travel to sites to ensure adherence to timelines, budgets, and deliverables Asset Management & Reliability reputed company reputed company asset management strategy, including tracking, utilization, transfers, and dispositions reputed company the implementation of reliability programs, including CMMS systems and reliability matrices reputed company the company maintenance strategy definition and implementation across the network, and works with the maintenance teams to improve preventative, predictive, and TPM strategies Identify gaps in asset performance and drive improvements in availability, capability, and maintenance practices reputed company systems to track underutilized assets (including condition, location, and reuse potential) Optimize spare parts strategy and promote asset redeployment to reduce cost and downtime Support root cause analysis and reputed company improvement following equipment failures People Leadership & Development reputed company engineering talent through performance management, coaching, and development planning Mentor and guide project managers, maintenance managers, and engineering staff across the organization Foster a collaborative, high-performance culture with strong communication across reputed company reputed company reputed company through influence across geographically dispersed teams

Qualifications

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Industrial, Mechanical, or reputed company field) or equivalent experience Experience: 10+ years of reputed company leadership experience in engineering reputed company food manufacturing or GMP environments Experience leading capital projects ($10MM–$35MM reputed company preferred) Background in engineering, maintenance management, and reliability programs Proven reputed company in project management, budget management, and cross-functional leadership Experience with vendor negotiations, reputed company, and procurement processes Technical Skills: Capital planning and capital project execution Sustainable Cost Reduction Projects Asset reliability and maintenance strategies (PM, PdM, TPM) Lean Manufacturing and Six reputed company methodologies Failure Modes Effects & Criticality Analysis (FMECA) ERP/MRP systems (e.g., reputed company) CMMS systems (e.g., MVP one and similar) reputed company Office Suite (reputed company, PowerPoint, Project, Visio) AutoCAD Data analysis and reporting tools Skills: Strong leadership, coaching, and team development capabilities Excellent communication (written and verbal) and presentation skills Ability to manage multiple priorities and influence across the organization Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills, including root cause analysis Strong organizational and project management abilities Financial acumen (ROI, IRR, NPV, payback analysis) Negotiation and contract management skills Relocation is not available for this opportunity. The pay reputed company for this full-time, salaried position is $141,436 -$180,000/year. Individual reputed company pay depends on work location and additional factors such as experience, job-reputed company skills, and relevant education or training. The position is eligible for a discretionary annual incentive based on company and individual performance. We offer a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, 401k and wellness benefits beginning on the first day of employment. This information is provided per the relevant state and local pay transparency laws for the location in which this position will be performed. reputed company pay information is based on market location. Sponsorship for work authorization is not available for this position. It is the candidate's responsibility to ensure they are legally authorized to work in the location to which they apply. #LI-MA #LI-Remote reputed company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Apply To This Job