Director of Engineering/Maintenance

The Director of Engineering/ Maintenance oversees the maintenance strategy and operations for all plant facilities, equipment, and systems. This role ensures high levels of operational uptime, safety, and efficiency across the organization by managing maintenance teams, optimizing preventative maintenance programs, and leading capital improvement projects. The Director plays a key leadership role in aligning maintenance practices with business goals, compliance requirements, and sustainability objectives.

• Develop and manage preventive and predictive maintenance programs to minimize equipment downtime.
• Lead and mentor maintenance supervisors, technicians, and support staff.
• Monitor performance metrics and implement strategies to improve maintenance effectiveness and equipment uptime.
• Manage departmental budgets, including staffing, tools, supplies, and capital expenditures.
• Ensure all maintenance work complies with safety, health, and environmental regulations.
• Collaborate with production, engineering, and safety teams to support operational goals.
• Oversee contractor and vendor relationships for maintenance services and equipment.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives, including the implementation of new technologies or systems.
• Support planning and execution of capital improvement and expansion projects.
• Maintain accurate records and reporting for inspections, repairs, and equipment history.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Facilities Management, or related field or a combination of education and experience.
• Minimum 7 years of maintenance experience, including 3+ years in a leadership role.
• Proficient in CMMS and maintenance planning tools.
• Strong leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Solid understanding of compliance standards (OSHA, EPA, etc.) and maintenance best practices. Beverage experience preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of previous experience in installation, maintenance, and repair of machines, equipment and processing systems within the food and/or beverage industry).
• Working knowledge of PLCs and electrical maintenance
• Working knowledge of HVAC and Refrigeration systems
• Experience working in TPM and CI-driven operating environments preferred.
• Proficiency in MS Office suite including but not limited to Word, Excel, Outlook
• Strong understanding of Good Mfg. Practices, HACCP, etc. in a food manufacturing environment.
• Food Safety knowledge preferred with the ability to attain Food Safety Training as a “Qualified Individual” within Krier Foods Food Safety Program
• FESMA, PCQI, and Management System knowledge preferred.
• Must be able to effectively communicate, read and comprehend instructions and procedures in English.
• Must be able to work nights and weekends if necessary.
• Demonstrate effective leadership through the ability to effectively provide conflict management, demonstrate adaptability and teamwork, develop employees and self, organize, planning and delegate when appropriate to meet business goals and objectives.
• Provide continuous improvement through problem-solving and RCA/CAPA’s.
• Proficient in lock out tag out.
• Effectively communicate and collaborate with other departments.