Jobs · Engineering · Washington

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.

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