High school graduate or GED required; BS/BA degree preferred.
5+ years of experience managing maintenance teams in large manufacturing environments.
Intermediate computer skills; experience with CMMS and CAD is advantageous.
Hands-on experience with electrical and mechanical troubleshooting is preferred.
Experience or training in continuous improvement methodologies is a plus.
Proven ability to juggle multiple project plans with strong time management skills.
Exceptional verbal and written communication abilities.
Responsibilities
Inspire and develop the engineering team towards achieving high performance.
Foster a culture that prioritizes continuous improvement and safety.
Make decisive decisions under pressure while aligning with company goals.
Identify issues proactively and implement corrective actions effectively.
Lead maintenance team in various maintenance activities to ensure equipment reliability and safety.
Manage budgets and resource allocation effectively, reporting to senior management.
Communicate across departments to streamline operations and project execution.
Benefits
Opportunity to lead and cultivate a motivated engineering team.
Engagement in a culture emphasizing continuous improvement and safety.
Access to professional development and training opportunities.
Chance to manage significant capital projects, enhancing leadership skills.
Collaborative work environment with cross-department interactions.
Full Job Description
We are seeking a Chief Engineer to join our hard working and fast-paced team. The Chief Engineer is responsible for overall budgeting, managing a team, safety, and managing business process within the Franz Bakery organization. This position will require interaction with all internal departments, 3rd party vendors, and customers to which engineering, and manufacturing equipment maintenance services are provided to.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
Inspires, motivates, and develops the engineering team.
Creates a culture of continuous improvement, safety, and collaboration.
Demonstrates decisiveness under pressure and sets clear direction aligned with company goals.
Holds self and team to high standards of reliability and performance.
Proactively identifies issues and implements corrective actions.
Demonstrates persistence and resilience in the face of challenges.
Demonstrates ownership, leadership, decision-making, project execution and effective communication skills.
Plans, directs, and leads maintenance team in preventative, corrective, and predictive equipment maintenance activities.
Provides technical support to maintenance team members and performs equipment inspections to ensure standards are maintained.
Leads people and business processes to meet business objectives.
Champions safety throughout the facility.
Manages and justifies budget and resource allocation decisions to senior management.
Identifies and schedules project deliverables and required tasks.
Communicates clearly across departments (production, maintenance, management).
Consults with staff to ensure routines and controls keep the organization operating safely and effectively.
Sets department goals and objectives.
Confronts issues openly, professionally, and timely.
Attends and conducts regularly scheduled meetings with staff and management.
Manages capital projects, including handling vendors and contractors, installation, and commissioning.
Excellent conflict management skills and ability to partner with other departments and organizations to be successful and resolve issues.
Minimum Requirements:
High school graduate or GED required; BS/BA degree preferred.
Minimum of 5+ years' experience in managing maintenance teams in a large manufacturing facility.
Intermediate computer skills using Microsoft Office and experience in CMMS and CAD is a plus.
Hands on electrical and mechanical troubleshooting experience is preferred.
Experience or training in leading continuous improvement is a plus.
Proven ability to manage multiple project plans, with solid project and time-management skills.
Outstanding verbal and written communication.
Experience working both independently and, in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.
Strong employee relationship, coaching and training skills.
Excellent problem solving and analytical skills.
Occasional evening and weekend work to meet deadlines or as needed.
