Director of Facilities & Engineering - Continuous Improvement

 

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Job Summary

We are seeking a strategic, results-driven Director of Facilities & Engineering – Continuous Improvement to lead and scale enterprise-wide initiatives that enhance operational efficiency, integrate automation, and drive continuous improvement across our fresh food manufacturing network.

This high-impact leadership role will shape our CI strategy and work cross-functionally to embed a culture of operational excellence. Reporting to [TBD], the Director will be a key partner to senior leaders in Operations, responsible for deploying scalable solutions, reducing waste, and advancing automation across all manufacturing sites—while ensuring the proper operation, maintenance, and repair of our facilities and equipment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the Enterprise CI Strategy: Develop and execute a comprehensive Continuous Improvement roadmap aligned with organizational goals; champion a lean, waste-reducing mindset throughout the organization.
• Advance Automation & Digital Integration: Drive adoption of automation and smart manufacturing technologies in partnership with Operations, Engineering, and IT.
• Optimize End-to-End Processes: Apply Lean, Six Sigma, and other methodologies to identify inefficiencies and implement sustainable improvements across the supply chain.
• Strategic Stakeholder Collaboration: Partner with Plant Directors, Regional Operations Leaders, and Functional Executives to align CI priorities with business objectives.
• Strategic Planning: Develop and implement maintenance strategies, policies, and procedures to optimize resource utilization and minimize downtime.
• Team Leadership: Hire, train, mentor, and evaluate maintenance personnel.
• KPI Ownership & Business Impact: Define, monitor, and report performance metrics to ensure initiatives deliver measurable business value.
• Budget Management: Develop and manage the maintenance budget, ensuring cost-effectiveness.
• Build CI Capability: Develop training programs and coach site and functional leaders to embed CI capabilities and ensure long-term adoption.
• Program & Portfolio Management: Oversee execution of high-priority CI and automation projects across multiple locations, including capital improvements and renovations.
• Facilities & Maintenance Oversight: Ensure proper repair and maintenance of buildings, structures, and systems (HVAC, plumbing, electrical).
• Vendor Management: Negotiate contracts and manage relationships with external service providers.
• Safety Compliance: Ensure compliance with all safety regulations and standards.
• On-Site Leadership: Spend approximately 50% of time at manufacturing sites to support teams, lead workshops, and ensure successful implementation of initiatives.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field (Master’s preferred)
• 8+ years of progressive leadership experience in Engineering, Operational Excellence, or Process Improvement, preferably in food manufacturing or CPG
• Deep understanding of automation technologies and a track record of enterprise-level t