- Lead the development and implementation of engineering strategic plans supporting the overall business objectives of Oberto Snacks.
- Provide leadership, input, and direction to understand and improve manufacturing processes aligned with company strategic goals.
- Use of lean manufacturingengineering principles to design and layout production lines, work areas, manufacturing processes and production equipment.
- Establish a culture of continuous improvement and best practice sharing that results in the most effective use of resources, cost reduction and quality improvement.
- Accountable for selection of primary process technologies and equipment requirements, to meet current and forecasted business production, operating cost, and quality needs.
- Establishment and documentation of manufacturing processes insupport of new products and design changes.
- Work with R&D, Manufacturing, Marketing, and Sales to ensure a timely transition of projects from development to market launch.
- Direct and comprehensive management of all engineering, environmental and maintenance projects.
- Lead team through coaching, training, development, and technical skill building to align with the long-term manufacturing strategic plan.
- Identification of best-in-class equipment, processes, facilities, etc.
- Maintain company Environmental, Social and Governance reporting.
- Follow established programs, policies, and practices to produce safe quality foods that meet regulatory and company requirements.
- Maintain accountability to Oberto Snacks’ Food Safety and Quality Principles.
- Support the development, implementation, maintenance, and ongoing improvement of the SQF 2000 Systems.
- All other related duties as assigned.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical or Process Engineering preferred.
- Six Sigma or Lean Certification Preferred.
- 10-15 years’ experience managing plant engineering supporting a fast paced, growth-oriented manufacturing environment; experience in food manufacturing preferred.
- Experience with sophisticated packaging equipment in consumer packaged goods industry preferred.
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About Oberto Snacks Inc:
You could say Art Oberto was born to make jerky, but truth is, he didn’t actually take over the family business until he was sixteen. Every day before school, Art would ride his bike to deliver the finest cured meats anyone in the Seattle area had ever tasted. As a company, we’ve changed a lot since those humble beginnings, but the way we make our delicious all-natural jerky hasn’t. We still hand-select each ingredient and compose our rich, smoked flavor from a harmonious mixture of delicious hardwoods. And Art still won’t put his name on the outside of a single package, unless he approves of everything that went into it.
Today Oberto Snacks Inc. provides innovative, delicious, healthy and convenient protein-packed snacks. Employing more than 500 food professionals, Oberto’s mission is to empower people to make better choices for a healthier and happier life.
Like Oberto on Facebook (facebook.com/ObertoBeefJerky), follow us on Twitter (@ObertoBeefJerky) and YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/user/ObertoBrands) to see how we’re changing the game in beef jerky!
