Director Plant Engineering - Food (JC432)

Director Plant Engineering

• Food (JC432) ilocatum
• 5.0 Fayetteville, NC Job Details $180,000
• $225,000 a year 18 hours ago Qualifications Food production CAD software Preventative hardware maintenance SAP Electrical engineering Improving operational efficiency Team development Programmable logic controllers Ammonia refrigeration Team management Performance Improvement (PI) Maintenance management Productivity software Manufacturing Project leadership Manufacturing company experience Full Job Description Director Plant Engineering Fayetteville, North Carolina $185K•$225K Base + Bonus Must-Haves Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or related field 10+ years of Engineering Management experience in a manufacturing environment 5+ years of leadership experience managing and developing teams Food manufacturing experience required; meat or pork industry experience preferred Strong background in maintenance systems, TPM, preventive and predictive maintenance Multi-million-dollar CapEx project management experience Advanced technical expertise in mechanical and electrical systems, PLCs, instrumentation, and manufacturing equipment Ammonia refrigeration experience required Experience with AutoCAD, SAP, and Microsoft Office Suite Proven ability to improve equipment reliability, reduce downtime, and drive operational efficiency Position Overview We are seeking a highly accomplished Director Plant Engineering to lead Maintenance and Engineering operations for a fast-paced manufacturing facility in Fayetteville, North Carolina.

This leadership role is responsible for driving plant reliability, optimizing production performance, managing large-scale capital projects, and building high-performing engineering and maintenance teams. The ideal candidate will bring a strong technical background, strategic leadership experience, and a proven track record of improving plant performance through world-class maintenance and engineering practices. Key Responsibilities Lead all plant engineering and maintenance operations to ensure maximum equipment uptime, reliability, and operational efficiency Direct capital projects from concept through completion while ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and in compliance with safety, food safety, and environmental standards Implement and enhance Preventive Maintenance, Predictive Maintenance, and TPM initiatives to improve overall plant performance Develop and execute strategies to reduce downtime, improve equipment reliability, and increase production efficiency Manage multi-million-dollar CapEx budgets and long-term infrastructure improvement initiatives Lead troubleshooting efforts and implement long-term corrective actions for recurring operational issues Establish and monitor KPIs related to maintenance effectiveness, equipment performance, supplier reliability, and overall operational efficiency Collaborate cross-functionally with Operations, Production, Quality, and HR teams to support plant objectives and continuous improvement initiatives Mentor, coach, and develop engineering and maintenance personnel while fostering a strong culture of accountability, safety, teamwork, and performance Ensure compliance with all safety, regulatory, environmental, and food manufacturing standards Qualifications Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Engineering, Business, or related discipline 10+ years of engineering leadership experience within manufacturing operations Minimum 5 years of experience leading and developing teams in a high-volume production environment Strong technical expertise in mechanical systems, electrical systems, PLCs, instrumentation, and manufacturing equipment Hands-on experience managing large-scale CapEx projects and maintenance operations Knowledge of preventive maintenance systems, predictive maintenance programs, TPM, and work order systems Experience using SAP, AutoCAD, and Microsoft Office Suite Excellent communication, leadership, problem-solving, and organizational skills Ability to effectively communicate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences Comfortable working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment with occasional extended hours and weekends as needed Why Join This is an outstanding opportunity to join a high-performing manufacturing operation where you will have a direct impact on plant performance, operational strategy, and long-term growth. You'll lead critical engineering initiatives, influence capital investment decisions, and play a key role in building a world-class maintenance organization.