Senior Director of Engineering

Senior Director of Engineering

Are you ready to elevate your career and be a part of creating the world's best desserts? Dessert Holdings partners with some of North America’s most iconic chains to bring people together to celebrate life’s sweetest moments!

 

Opportunity Overview

Dessert Holdings is looking for a Senior Director of Engineering which can be based Remotely.  Under the direction of the VP of Engineering and in coordination with Corporate and Plant Management, this individual will provide technical and professional leadership in the area of project management, engineering and maintenance for Food Manufacturing Plants.  This role is responsible for capital projects and for identifying, vetting, and championing new manufacturing opportunities and new or emerging technical advancements for cheesecake facilities primarily (with possible support of layered cake/cookie/ brownie platform).  This position requires strong personal initiative to identify opportunities, achieve engineering standardization, and implementing asset and process best practices within the Dessert Holdings manufacturing facilities

Key Responsibilities

• Provide engineering counsel and leadership for multiple facilities and internal project engineers.
• Manage and execute all facets of Dessert Holdings capital projects such as building expansions, and capacity expansion including brownfield and greenfield projects.
• Identifies and champions cost reduction projects (capital and non-capital) through process or equipment improvements, capital automation, and robotic opportunities.
• Aid in evaluating new business and line extensions.
• Develop 3/5-Year Capital Plan, including originating capital appropriation requests, developing project schedules and work teams, writing of contracts, coordinating project activities, controlling project funds, and implementing startup/training procedures as necessary.
• Develop strategy and oversee successful implementation of the capital plans, as assigned.
• Write capital projects that include preparation of studies, proposals, estimates, technical reports, capital required, cash flow on approved CEA format.
• Assist in the development and implementation of new facility planning and construction.  Includes developing packages, creating equipment and construction specifications, establishing and tracking project budgets, utility utilization, EPA and OSHA requirements, knowledge of GMP's, writing and justifying projects.
• Administer outside vendor, architects, and engineers creating project bid documents and assisting facilities in rewarding contracts.
• Remains up to date on technology as it pertains to the plant’s operation.
• Prepare and submit engineering reports as necessary.
• Creates and maintains the appropriate engineering records including equipment records and manuals, drawings and diagrams, inspection reports and legal records as required by the appropriate agencies.
• Maintains effective communications with the appropriate people both within and outside of the plant.
• Work closely with outside agencies in their respective fields, i.e., OSHA, EPA, FDA, etc., to ensure plant compliance with current regulations.

 

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering preferred, not required (equivalent Technical degree or experience will be considered)
• 10-15 years of leading engineering projects
• Ability to travel up to 75% throughout North America
• Project management experience
• Hands on approach to problem solving with creative solutions
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Understand business implications of decisions, align work with strategic goals
• Ability to prioritize and plan work activities, set goals, timelines, and objectives
• Display original thinking, creativity and resourcefulness which generate innovative approaches and ideas and can create and drive automation opportunities including robotic manufacturing capability
• Possess leadership skills and the ability to effectively manage and communicate with engineers, construction personnel, project managers, clients and executives
• Demonstrated proficiency in Word, Excel, Gantt, Power Point, Auto CAD, and project planners
• Knowledge in electrical, mechanical, refrigeration systems
• Knowledge of six sigma and Lean Manufacturing principles

 

About Dessert Holdings

Dessert Holdings is North America’s fastest-growing premium dessert company, recognized for provide retail and foodservice customers with chef-inspired, innovative desserts made with real ingredients, a flexible and low-cost supply chain, and best-in-class service. The company is a collection of premium dessert companies and brands:  Steven Charles, The Original Cakerie, Lawler’s Desserts, Atlanta Cheesecake Company, Dianne’s Fine Desserts, and Kenny’s Great Pies.  Dessert Holdings is owned by Bain Capital, employing more than 3,200 people across nine manufacturing facilities, and is continuing its journey of rapid growth.

EEO Statement

Dessert Holdings and its related entities provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by law. 

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