Head of Operations Engineering

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Head of Operations Engineering
Location: Morgantown, WV
Experience Level: Mid-Senior
Education Level: Bachelor’s Degree (MBA )
Industry: Food Production
Job Function: Engineering
Work Model: On-site
Compensation: $121,000 – $140,000
Visa Sponsorship: No
Relocation Assistance: No

Position Summary:
The Head of Operations Engineering at our aseptic beverage manufacturing facility leads cross-functional engineering operations to ensure efficiency, compliance, and continuous improvement. This role oversees capital projects, facility expansion, and systems integration while collaborating with Maintenance, EH&S, Process, Controls, and Reliability teams.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee engineering processes, systems, and resource allocation for cost-effective operations
  

• Drive KPIs and lead continuous improvement efforts
  

• Manage CapEx, training, and consulting budgets
  

• Control engineering drawings and design standards
  

• Oversee CMMS (e.g., Upkeep) for maintenance and contractor activity tracking
  

• Evaluate and onboard new technology vendors
  

• Ensure scope accuracy in all new equipment contracts
  

• Coordinate engineering and maintenance schedules with production
  

• Lead shutdown coordination and support EH&S protocols (e.g., LOTO)
  

• Guide project execution, resource allocation, and scheduling
  

• Implement cost-saving measures and process optimizations
  

• Establish engineering policies and safety procedures
  

• Ensure compliance with SQF and Food Safety standards
  

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Lead strategic and tactical engineering workflows
  

• Hire, develop, and manage engineering team members
  

• Assign tasks based on skillsets and priorities
  

Requirements

Must-Have Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Industrial, Chemical, Mechanical, or Electrical)
  

• 10+ years of engineering experience in manufacturing
  

• 5–7 years managing capital projects and budgets
  

• Proficiency in Microsoft Project, Office Suite, AutoCAD, ERP/CRM, and MES systems
  

• Experience with CMMS systems (e.g., Upkeep)
  

• Ability to read and create P&IDs
  

• Strong leadership, organizational, and troubleshooting skills
  

• Experience in process mapping and production-aligned scheduling
  

Nice-to-Have:

• MBA or advanced business degree
  

• Experience in aseptic beverage or food manufacturing
  

• Familiarity with FDA, PMO design requirements, and GMPs
  

• EH&S support experience (e.g., LOTO, shutdown/start-up protocols)
  

• SQF and food safety knowledge
  

• Ability to work near electromagnetic equipment and lift up to 15 lbs