Dir., Engineering, Packaging & Material Handling

Incumbent will be responsible for Standardization and Optimization of all packaging and material handling from output of fillers through cooler load-out with focus on line efficiencies, labor minimization, equipment reliability, and changeover efficiency. Is accountable for directing engineering efforts across functional area on a national level, across multiple production plants to meet short- and long-range Supply Chain objectives with optimum efficiency.Partners with operations, finance, quality control, purchasing, safety, environmental, and other departments in order to coordinate all phases of engineering and provide optimum services.

• Drives business performance by utilizing knowledge of Deans business and the Supply Chain department to influence strategy and decision making.
• Drives decisions about how information regarding department decisions, policies, or issues is disseminated and/or shared.
• Designs, implements and shares best practices throughout Dean Foods.
• Drives business performance by utilizing knowledge of financial concepts and financial performance information to influence strategy and decision making.
• Incumbent will have an engineering influence over the following functions (including equipment):
  • All Conveyors
  • All Coders
  • Casers
  • Stackers
  • Shrink wrap systems
  • Boxing systems
  • Bossy cleaning/loading
  • Case cleaning
  • Automated Palletizing
  • Automated Unitizing
  • Stretch Wrap systems
  • Pallet banding systems
  • Pallet Racking
  • Pick systems
  • Loading systems
  • New Package design
  • Accumulation systems
  • Auto OEE systems
  • Check weighers / xray
• Conveys a strong sense of urgency and drives issues to closure; anticipates and removes barriers for others to drive issues to closure.
• Facilitates the design of functional structure to drive improved business performance.
• Creates and drives strategies that are aligned with the Supply Chains goals and objectives.
• Work cross-functionally with plant management and regional management teams to develop priorities to ensure direct alignment with objectives.
• Be a positive leader that encourages cross-functional communication between production and engineering teams.
• Align with and support other corporate staff functions in the development and implementation of short-term and long-term plans to meet business objectives.
• Drive consistency and standardization through out Supply Chain.
• Manage multiple projects using project management processes

• Bachelors degree required; MS degree a plus
• 7+ years experience in Engineering in CPG Food & Beverage manufacturing environment preferred (dairy industry desired)
• 7+ years functional leadership experience required; incumbent will have capacity to function at the program architecture and design level
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Project, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and AutoCad.
• Thorough understanding of refrigeration systems, plant utility systems, dairy processing, and packaging/material handling systems
• Thorough understanding and proven track record with the use of project management practices and guidelines
• Ability to handle multiple projects
• Possess excellent analytical problem solving and trouble-shooting abilities
• Preferred skills include leadership background to include Six Sigma,TPS, ISO,TPM,and Lean Manufacturing initiatives
• Preferred skills include demonstratedaccomplishmentsin Lean Manufacturing andContinuous Improvement