Engineering director Jobs in Saint Paul, MN

JOB SUMMARY

The Director of Engineering is responsible for the successful execution of the companys business strategy through development deployment and performance of all engineering & automation related strategies.  This role will lead the Jack Links Engineering team to develop automation projects in collaboration with manufacturing plants and distribution centers and other functions / colleagues and will also provide hands-on support for implementation.

The Director will be a thought leader responsible for driving a culture of innovation to stay ahead of competitors and develop cutting-edge improvements for the organization.  This key leader will also be responsible for the development of our technological vision and ensuring it is appropriately applied to capital projects plant modifications or other enhancements.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage direct and support the Engineering team by providing strategic guidance best practices leadership and mentoring.
• Lead the team to develop automation projects in collaboration with sites and other functions / colleagues and will also provide hands-on support for implementation as needed.
• Work closely with operations leadership and stakeholders in other departments to identify recommend develop implement and support engineering and automation-oriented solutions to optimize business processes and overall company performance.
• Responsible for driving a culture of innovation to stay ahead of competitors and develop cutting edge improvements for the organization from both a short-term and long-term basis.
• Responsible for the development of engineering vision and ensuring it is appropriately applied to capital projects plant modifications or other enhancements.
• Manage large complex projects and initiatives deal with ambiguity and be responsible for embracing Jack Links commitment to customers customer service and sales.
• Support manufacturing and operations by providing strategic direction and tactical support.  Troubleshoot day-to-day issues assigning team members as necessary to provide comprehensive solutions.
• Collaborate with the plant network on development and implementation of strategy for application of advanced automation and continuous improvement of automated systems in alignment with business value and network needs and priorities.
• Ensure that process automation activities are handled in accordance with current regulations governing safety environmental protection energy conservation quality and other regulatory requirements.
• Manage installation of complex and large-scale automation projects including the development of SOWs testing and acceptance criteria and project management of construction.
• Travel is approximately 35% and as needed to lead and support engineering vision at plants and distribution centers.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The work environment is a plant / office setting with varying degrees of temperature and noise levels. Exposure to manufacturing equipment movement and wet / slippery floors. Travel may be required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a Team Member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job the Team Member is regularly required to sit use hands and fingers handle or feel and talk or hear. The Team Member is occasionally required to stand walk and reach with hands and arms.  May occasionally lift and / or move up to 10 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

Qualifications : QUALIFICATIONS

Additional Information :

The salary range for this role is $ 200000 $230000 (Annually).  Actual salaries will vary based on several factors including but not limited to external market data internal equity location and candidate skill set and experience. Base pay is just one component of Jack Links Total Rewards package for Team Members. Other rewards may include annual incentive and program-specific awards. Jack Links provides a variety of benefits to eligible Team Members including medical dental and vision benefits life and disability insurance 401k participation paid holidays and paid time off.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER :

Jack Links provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age color national origin citizenship status physical or mental disability race religion creed gender sex sexual orientation gender identity and / or expression genetic information marital status status with regard to public assistance veteran status or any other characteristic that is protected by federal state or local law.

E-VERIFY :

Jack Links is participant in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees.  For information about the E-Verify program please visit :   your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Remote Work : No

Employment Type : Full-time

Key Skills

Go,Lean,Management Experience,React,Node.js,Operations Management,Project Management,Research & Development,Software Development,Team Management,GraphQL,Leadership Experience

Department / Functional Area : Operations

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1