Head of Operations Engineering

Head of Operations Engineering - Morgantown, WV

About the Role

We're seeking a Head of Operations Engineering role at an aseptic beverage manufacturing facility to play a pivotal role in ensuring seamless engineering operations across the organization. This position is crucial for fostering collaboration, driving continuous improvement, and maintaining operational excellence.

The role involves collaborating with Maintenance, EH&S, Process, Controls, and Reliability Engineering to manage plant renovations, improvement projects, and facility expansions, while ensuring efficient operations, supporting production and downtime schedules, and addressing complex challenges to maintain strong system performance

Role Responsibilities:

Oversee the planning, development, and implementation of processes, systems, and resource allocation within the Engineering Department to ensure efficient operations and cost-effective solutions aligned with business needs.

Monitor, analyze, and report on efficiency KPIs, driving continuous improvements based on insights that align with departmental and organizational objectives.

Lead initiatives to streamline engineering operations by implementing targeted process and facility improvements, reducing downtime, and boosting overall productivity.

Oversee the building and management of various budgets such as CapEx (Capital Expenditure), Training, Support/Consulting.

Must-Haves:

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

10+ years of related engineering experience

5–7 years of experience managing capital projects, budgets, and timelines

Manufacturing industry experience

Strong knowledge of engineering principles and procedures

Ability to read, understand, and create P&IDs

Proficient with Microsoft Project, Microsoft Office Suite, AutoCAD, ERP/CRM systems, and MES systems

Experience managing and using CMMS (e.g., Upkeep)

Proven leadership and supervisory experience

Oversight of engineering operations, budgets, and process improvements

Cross-functional collaboration (Maintenance, EH&S, Production, Controls, Reliability)

Experience in process mapping and scheduling around production downtime

Strong focus on continuous improvement and loss elimination

Excellent communication, analytical, organizational, and interpersonal skills

Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities