Executive Search                  Director, Engineering, Maintenance &Safety

Department:  Maintenance, Engineering & Safety
Reports to: VP Operations
Location:  Massachusetts
Compensation: Base salary to 100K or commensurate with experience
                         Outstanding medical benefits program, 401K and vacation benefits
Summary:
The Director Engineering, Maintenance & Safety will have overall responsibility for the Maintenance, Engineering and Safety program for a state or the art Foods Processing and Packaging plant. The Plant Engineer will manage and direct the day-to-day maintenance of the facility as well as the training and development of the existing Maintenance staff. He/she will have responsibility and oversight of all plant project engineering, the Plant Safety program as well as adding assistance to the development and execution of the annual capital budget.

The Director Engineering, Maintenance & Safety will work cross-functionally with other department managers to in order to successfully deliver on accountabilities and key objectives.  As a key department manager he/she is expected to be self-directed and proactive in the execution of daily duties and responsibilities.  This position supports all maintenance and engineering projects, both long and short term.  Supervises and coordinates the activities of assigned supervisors and workers.  Manage day-to-day maintenance needs, including managing the PM program.  He/she is responsible for delivering budget and cost reduction expectations as set forth by the Vice President Operations. 

Difficulty and Responsibility of Work:
Director Engineering, Maintenance & Safety will be expected to work with minimal supervision.  He/she must be proficient in developing and managing maintenance and engineering supervision.  He/she must proficient in systems improvement and installing effective processes where needed. The implementation of a cohesive Safety program for the plant will be an important initiative in the first 6 months of employment.     

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
The Director Engineering, Maintenance & Safety must be able to first and foremost effectively lead and manage the Maintenance department.  Key components include the following.  Other duties may be assigned. 

• Hands-on management of the Maintenance Mechanic and Supervisory staff
• Develop and Manage an effective Preventative Maintenance program
• Develops and motivates employees under span of control.
• Interfaces with others in the organization (Production, Quality, Supply Chain, Warehousing, and Finance).
• Manage Wastewater system.
• Manage outside utility consultants including refrigeration etc.
• Maintain fire system and fire prevention program
• Coordinate forklift maintenance.
• Manage maintenance parts procurement and budget.
• Insures that employees comply with established standards and counsels and disciplines as appropriate.
• Develops, recommends, and implements measures to improve machines and plant equipment to maximize efficiency.
• Supports the execution of capital projects, suggests changes in working conditions, and recommends/implements process improvements. 
• Manages departmental budget in order to meet or exceed expectations.
• Ensure required licenses and permits are obtained and maintained to include steam, waste, ammonia refrigeration, air, water, fire, etc.

Supervisory Responsibility:
Directly manages an Engineering & Maintenance Mgr and 6 Maintenance Mechanics.
He/she is responsible for the overall direction, coordination, training, and evaluation of the department assigned personnel.  He/she carries out managerial/supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws.  Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance and rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems. 

Education:
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering from a four-year college or university is required. It will be a definite plus if the individual had license(s) in wastewater and high pressure boilers.

Conditions of Employment:

• Must possess a hands-on departmental management style.
• Will adhere to the company policy regarding attendance.
• Must have the ability to work long hours if needed.
• Must have the ability to work weekends and holidays when required.
• Must have the ability to work as a team player.
• Must have full understanding and compliance of all company policies and procedures including, but not limited to, general safety rules, general work rules, good manufacturing practices (GMP’s), harassment policy, drug and alcohol policy, etc.

Please contact Thomas Healy at Resource, Inc. at 781-837-8113 for additional information on this opportunity or send your confidential resume to
tom@tchresource.com for consideration.

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