Job Title:

Director of Production Engineering Location:

Sioux Falls, SD Hire Type:

Direct Hire Target Compensation:

$170,000-180,000 base + bonus (up to $50,000)

Travel:

50-75% (multi-site leadership role)

Benefits:

Relocation assistance, Medical, dental, vision, PTO, paid holidays, retirement plan, relocation assistance

Must-Have Skills:

10+ years of engineering management experience in manufacturing5+ years of formal leadership experience managing engineering teamsDeep experience in meat or protein processing environments (required)Strong background in production-facing engineering supportProven experience managing large-scale capital projects and CAPEX budgetsAbility to influence executive leadership and cross-functional stakeholders

Job Summary:

Senior Director of Engineering responsible for leading production-focused engineering across a large-scale pork processing facility and broader multi-site network. This role provides strategic and operational leadership for engineering teams, drives capital planning and execution, and supports production performance, safety, and facility expansion initiatives. The ideal candidate brings deep meat processing experience and a proven track record of leading high-performing engineering organizations in 24/7 production environments.

Job Duties:

Lead engineering strategy and execution across production-intensive facilitiesOversee multi-site engineering operations and standardize best practicesOwn and manage multi-million-dollar CAPEX portfolio and capital planning processLead large-scale capital projects from concept through executionPartner with operations, maintenance, and executive leadership on production strategyDrive continuous improvement, safety enhancements, and facility expansion initiativesInfluence cross-functional stakeholders to support operational and financial goalsDevelop and lead engineering teams, including performance management and talent developmentEnsure alignment of engineering initiatives with production goals in a 24/7 operation

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field required; advanced degree preferred10+ years of engineering leadership experience requiredStrong preference for extensive meat/protein processing industry experienceDemonstrated success managing large engineering teams in complex manufacturing environmentsStrong financial acumen with experience managing CAPEX budgets and project governanceProven ability to lead in high-volume, continuous production environmentsWillingness and ability to travel 50-75% across multiple facilitiesStrong communication, leadership, and executive presence Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.