DIRECTOR, MANUFACTURING ENGINEERING
Trident Seafoods · Seattle, WA · 2 wk ago
On-siteEngineering$180k–$200k/yrFull-time
Essential functions (responsibilities, tasks, supervisory needs)
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.
- Identifies capital project needs and prepares assessments on resource needs and capital requirements.
- Creates business cases to support projects that include ROI, gap analysis and risk assessment.
- Works closely with Capital Projects team to develop implementation plans.
- Participates in cross-functional teams as a technical expert to support implementation of large-scale capital projects.
Equipment Management
- Develops and oversees the maintenance and preventative maintenance programs.
- Works with production teams to ensure maintenance schedules support production needs.
- Establishes, prepares, and maintains policies and procedures related to maintenance of equipment.
- Develops, implements, and oversees key metrics that drive productivity including but not limited to:
- Consistent fish sizing
- Machine yield
- Down-time reduction
- Effective preventative maintenance spending
- Improved automation (headcount reduction)
- Directs and oversees installation of new equipment and enhancements as needed.
Team Management
- Sets and communicates goals and objectives for Engineering teams to align with company strategic goals.
- Develops and maintains a culture of continuous improvement through TWOW and other company initiatives.
- Works with HR team to conduct needs analyses in order to review and right size positions and structure needed in each location.
- Creates and oversees rotation plan for engineering team employees.
- Oversees transfer and utilization of personnel across locations as needed to maximize labor efficiency.
Additional Responsibilities
- Acquires knowledge of Trident’s Environmental and Safety Policies by completing required training programs and performing designated work activities in accordance with training and procedures/work instructions.
- Notifies designated personnel of any environmental or safety incidents or risks not previously documented, in accordance with Environmental Awareness and/or safety trainings.
- Travel to Alaska as needed (35-50%) and sometimes on short notice.
Pay
This is a salaried exempt position with an annualized salary range of $180,000 to $200,000.
Benefits
- Comprehensive and quality benefits package.
- Discretionary/performance-based incentives, medical, dental and vision insurance plans, optional HRA/HSA, telemedicine, employee assistance and wellness programs, long-term disability, basic life and AD&D, and 401(k) with a company match.
- Paid time off, 10 paid holidays each year, and paid parental leave.
- Commuter and transit programs are also available.
Required Qualifications
- 10+ years’ experience with manufacturing engineering, including preventative maintenance, automation, conveyance, etc.
- Prior work experience directly managing a team.
- Experience successfully completing ROI, gap analysis, capital and risk assessment for major capital projects.
Preferred Education & Experiences
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field.
- Direct experience in Alaska fisheries.