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TRIDENT SEAFOODS CORPORATION DIRECTOR OF MANUFACTURING ENGINEERING in Anchorage, Alaska
Summary:The Director of Manufacturing Engineering has oversight of the teams that maintain processing equipment in Alaska Shoreplants and Vessels including Baader machines, electrical systems, and conveyance systems.
Essential functions (responsibilities, tasks, supervisory needs)
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.
Capital Projects Planning and Execution:
- 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 Tridents 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.
This is a salaried exempt position with an annualized salary range of $180,000 to $200,000.
Trident Seafoods offers a comprehensive and quality benefits package. Full time employees may be eligible for 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 ADandD, and 401(k) with a company match, paid time off, 10 paid holidays each year, and paid parental leave.
For full-time employees, the initial paid time off benefit starts at 20 days per year, adjusted commensurate with relevant experience. Commuter and transit programs are also available.
Minimum Requirements
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 and Experiences:
Bachelors degree in engineering or related field.