Sr. Manager, Engineering
Company: Dairy Farmers of America, Inc.
Location: Cedarburg
Posted on: January 25, 2023
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Job Description:
Kemps has an immediate job opening for an innovative Sr. Manager
Engineering that will ensure delivery of engineering services to an
assigned plant. This role provides leadership and direction in
assessing, determining, and executing facility capital expenditures
and maintenance enhancement needs with significant focus on
improving productivity and minimizing labor & overhead costs. The
Sr. Manager Engineering will also minimize milk, ingredient and
packaging waste while assuring highest levels of safety, quality,
sanitation, and regulatory compliance.Kemps is a farmer-owned brand
of Dairy Farmers of America (DFA), a dairy marketing cooperative
owned by more than 12,500 family farmers. Our mark matters and it
represents the wholesomeness of dairy that we share with our
communities and loved ones. DFA manufactures a variety of dairy
products, including cheese, butter, fluid milk, ice cream, dairy
ingredients and more, under well-known and established regional
brands. Our fingerprints touch thousands of brands across the
marketplace, and we're passionate about delivering the simple
pleasures of dairy to people everywhere, straight from our family
farm-owners. At Kemps, we create fluid milk and cream and are proud
to provide families with fresh, delicious dairy.By joining DFA, you
can help us continue to make a difference that matters. We care
deeply about the well-being of our neighbors and friends, and we
celebrate the diversity of our company and our world. It takes an
incredible team to deliver the goodness of dairy and enrich our
communities - come join us!LOCATION: Cedarburg, WIBENEFITS:Health
and Welfare benefits begin 1st of the month after start date401(k)
with company contribution - 100% vested at day one of
eligibilityCompetitive payPaid vacation and holidaysCareer growth
opportunities - we promote from within!Comprehensive healthcare
benefitsService recognition and employee rewardsEmployee referral
programTuition reimbursementWork for dairy farm familiesKEY
RESPONSIBILITIES:Ensures mechanical and electrical expertise is
available to production and other departments to maintain
production systems, utilities, buildings, and grounds in a 24-hour
7-day per week operation.Collaborates with plant management and
corporate staff to utilize equipment to improve employee safety,
production quality, equipment reliability and overall equipment
effectiveness utilizing Continuous Improvement techniques and a
Management Operating Structure (MOS).Designs, specifies, and
commissions capital projects which deliver project scope, on-time
and on-budget, meeting agreed to stakeholder expectations.Utilizes
a computerized maintenance management system to optimize asset
utilization through scheduled preventative maintenance.Develops,
reports, and analyzes key maintenance performance indicators to
create and implement corrective actions.Remains current with latest
and emerging industry regulations and codes relative to mechanical
and electrical systems design and operation.Ensures corporate
policies and standards are followed in both capital project
implementation as well as daily maintenance.Shares best practices
within the Maintenance Department.Promotes a safe and
environmentally sound workplace that complies with all applicable
federal, state, and local regulations.Provides management of
employees directly or through supervisors to ensure effective
selection, retention, development, disciplinary action, and
performance management. If a collective bargaining agreement
exists, may participate in negotiations, grievances or other
contract related activities and discussions.Cooperates in a
cross-functional manner as a change agent with all departments
within the Company.Ensures compliance with all Dean Corporate
policies, procedures, and national suppliers.Engages in the typical
responsibilities of a manager requiring planning, evaluating,
organizing, integrating, and delegating.Performs other duties as
assignedRequirements:EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:Bachelor's degree in an
engineering discipline strongly preferred.7 years of experience
within an engineering roleMinimum 2 years of supervisory experience
required. 5 years of supervisory experience preferred.Union (for
union facilities), Safety, and Workers Compensation experience
preferred.Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and Auto
CAD.Experience managing capital projects.Experience leading and
following Safety/Security Policies and Procedures.Must be able to
pass all pre-employment screens (including drug, background, and
criminal checks).KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:Familiarity with
Good Manufacturing Practices.Ability to follow all Sanitation and
Quality Policies and Procedures, and report and follow through on
any deficiencies.Ability to follow Continuous Improvement (CI)
Processes in the Management Operating Structure (MOS).Excellent
verbal/written communication skills.Ability to adapt to changing
organizational and operational needs; ability to lead others
through change.Ability to manage multiple and simultaneous
priorities and prioritize a heavy workload in a fast paced, dynamic
environment.Skill in organization and prioritization, and attention
to detail.Strong team player and leader with the ability to work
across multiple functions and disciplines.Ability to select, coach,
develop, engage, and retain a team of employees.An Equal
Opportunity Employer
Keywords: Dairy Farmers of America, Inc., Milwaukee , Sr. Manager, Engineering, Executive , Cedarburg, Wisconsin
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