Director of Engineering

A Remote Director, Engineer position in the Midwest United States is available with Storm Search. This is a Direct Hire job opportunity offering a competitive salary, generous bonus incentive, excellent benefits package, and room for growth!

Must reside in the Midwest preferably IA, NE, SD, or MO. Relocation assistance is available.

As part of our Engineering team, the Director, Engineering will analyze data and draft implementation plans for production process optimization. This role seeks ways to maximize efficiencies by eliminating waste of valuable resources that directly impact overall operating costs.

The Director, Engineering will manage and direct engineering resources in assigned functional areas, ensuring efficient operations and strategic execution. The position focuses on achieving world-class operational and engineering performance through business partnerships, strategic planning, problem resolution, talent development, maintenance execution, capital budget management, and consistent plant execution.

Operational Leadership:

• Lead engineering resources across the organization and assigned plants to ensure optimal plant performance.
• Foster a collaborative relationship with cross-functional leadership (Operations, Business Management, Innovation, HR, FSQA, Environmental, Safety, PSM, CI, etc.) to achieve organizational goals.
• Provide leadership to Central Engineering resources, Plant Engineering leadership teams, and front-line maintenance talent in pursuit of operational and engineering objectives.
• Develop and monitor capital and maintenance budgets, manage the capital planning process, and oversee capital and expense projects.
• Drive Engineering performance in assigned functional areas to ensure efficient, reliable, and cost-effective achievement of performance goals.
• Identify opportunities for operational improvements and leverage internal and external resources to implement strategies.
• Establish and enforce processes, procedures, and best practices for maintaining high standards of operations and compliance with internal standards and external regulations.

Employee Development:

• Lead, develop, and manage teams of Engineers, providing leadership and direction to design, develop, and execute business objectives successfully.
• Partner with Human Resources to deploy leadership development opportunities, drive performance management, and build a diverse, engaged, and high-performing workforce.
• Foster a workplace culture that prioritizes safety, open communication, empowerment, and recognition.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or a related field from an accredited four-year college or university.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in Engineering management or equivalent education and experience.
• At least 5 years of demonstrated experience in team management and development.
• Prior experience as a Plant Engineer or similar role.
• Knowledge of the food manufacturing industry.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel and Word, and SAP.
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to convey technical ideas effectively to a non-technical audience.
• Strong interpersonal, technical, and presentation skills.
• Ability to work well in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and build strong working relationships.
• Must be available to travel a minimum of 50% of the time.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Provide leadership and guidance to indirect employees throughout the organization.
• Responsibilities include interviewing and training employees, planning and directing work, assisting in performance appraisals, addressing complaints, and providing appropriate resolutions.