Dairy Farmers of America, Inc.

Manage and develop long-term capital plans and oversee project execution in food manufacturing facilities. | Bachelor's in Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering with 10+ years in food manufacturing and 5+ years in project management. | General Purpose: Initiate, develop, manage and maintain long-range capital planning for manufacturing plants in the Cheese, Taste and Flavor and Dairy Powders divisions. Develop a rolling 5 year capex plan in collective collaboration with the teams of the designated plants that addresses safety, environmental, improved asset reliability, quality and hygiene, regulatory compliance and ROI improvements. Coordination of projects with all stakeholders in the business such as leadership, plant team, management, and contractors. Apply DFA Engineering and project management standards in project design and execution. Support maintenance excellence corporate program implementation within designated locations. Share best practices across all DFA manufacturing sites. Job Duties and Responsibilities: • Develop the long-range capital plan in collaboration with the designated plants and stakeholders following standards for budgeting with the purpose of maintaining or achieving safe and reliable operations without compromising quality or safety standards. • Identify and include ROI projects with justification in long range capital plan that will improve overall plant performance. • Coordinate timely and accurate preparation of (Board) capex proposals in line with DFA standard Capital Expenditure and Fixed Asset Policy • Ensure annual capex plan is executed in full and on time • Manage expense and capital projects via scope generation, competitive bids, project timeline, ensuring end deliverables are met for the business case. This is to include labor, repairs, maintenance expenses and outside contractor services • Facilitate, through expansion, equipment and facility design or renovation, company goals and objectives of capacity, productivity, maintenance and efficiency • In multi-disciplinary projects, use RASCI matrix to identify and agree on project responsibilities • During project design and execution, always look for the most cost-effective solutions, without compromising safety and quality. For example, by re-using obsolete equipment or equipment purchased at auctions. • Ensure DFA engineering standards are followed during design, construction and commissioning • Manage and execute facility downtime coordination via scope schedule limiting the impact and risk to operations including startup and post project support for operations and maintenance • Continually strive to optimize facility and manufacturing operating costs by providing best option technical solutions and/or utilizing best method analyses towards improving internal systems • Utilize and share best practices across DFA manufacturing sites • Ensure successful expense or capital project handoff ("operations readiness") to facility staff supporting operations and maintenance • Lead and manage capital and expense projects at multiple locations as designated • Support maintenance excellence corporate strategy that includes predictive and preventative maintenance programs at designated sites • Communication to stakeholders following an escalation process if or when issues arise for alignment moving forward including standard updates • The requirements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employee, but is not a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Other duties may be assigned as required. Location: The preferred candidate will live close to the west coast in California, Colorado or within this region with easy access to an airport. Benefit details: This position is eligible for medical, dental, vision, basic life insurance, AD&D, long term disability, short term disability, 401k and flex spending/HSA benefits. This is a bonus eligible position. Travel: 50-75% (2-3+ weeks per month) Education and Experience: • Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering or a related degree; or equivalent combination of education and experience • 10+ years' experience in food manufacturing • 5+ years' experience of technical engineering and project management in a manufacturing environment • Certification and/or License - N/A Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: • Working knowledge of architectural, mechanical, electrical, and process engineering for food production facilities • Working knowledge of power system design and maintenance plan, electrical one-line, schematics design, HMI programs PLC-5 / CLX programming, electrical equipment including Pump/VFD maintenance, and instrumentation • Working knowledge of utility systems and technology (e.g., power system, water treatment, boiler house, NH3 and freon cooling system, air supply system) • Knowledge of Historian, thin client and servers, SQL database, network communication, distribution switches • Knowledge of Federal Drug Administration (FDA), GMP, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and EPA policies and regulations • Knowledge of regulatory codes and translating into blueprints and schematics • Knowledge of project management processes, techniques, and tools utilizing systems already established • Advanced skills in root cause analysis, gap analysis, and planning actions • Knowledge of ISO processes for engineering and quality assurance • Strong developed analytical skills • Negotiation skills • Skilled in planning, organization, and analysis • Skilled in contractor and vendor management • Ability to develop scope, schedule, budget and lead plant capex projects • Knowledge of continuous improvement tools and ability to use CI tools in projects • Able to communicate at all levels clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing • Able to complete problem analysis and resolution • Able to manage projects for multiple plants simultaneously • Able to communicate and collaborate with diverse range of individuals to ensure needs and requirements are met • Able to think creatively and develop short- and long-range innovation • Must be able to read, write and speak English • Understanding of financial modeling of capex proposals (ROI, NPV, PBT) • Ability to use tools such as but not limited to, PowerPoint, Excel, Visio, AutoCAD, Microsoft Project, MS Teams, Zoom, WebEx • Ability to provide engineering support to all stakeholders • Ability to work and communicate effectively with different internal and external stakeholders including, but not limited to VP's, (Sr.) Directors, project managers, plant managers, vendors and government staff. An Equal Opportunity Employer including Disabled/Veterans

Lead engineering activities across multiple plants, manage capital projects, and improve manufacturing efficiencies. | Requires extensive engineering experience in food manufacturing, project leadership, and technical certifications. | Dairy Farmers of America (DFA), Dairy Brands 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. We are proud to provide families with fresh delicious dairy products. By joining DFA, Dairy Brands 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! Dairy Farmers of America (DFA), Dairy Brands has an opening for a Plant Engineering Director (Remote) position. As the position is (Remote), the Plant Engineering Director will travel 60-70% and will support our Southwest Region The preferred candidate should reside in DFW area and/or Houston TX. TRAVEL: 60-70% Direct engineering activities in support of current and future plant requirements and short- and long-range divisional objectives. Provide engineering and design expertise to plant engineers, management, and senior leadership. Manage capital spending, major plant repair expenses, and development of capital projects. Partner with operations, finance, quality control, purchasing, safety, environmental, and other departments to coordinate all phases of engineering. Support multiple plants for an entire division, group, or region. Job Duties and Responsibilities • Serve as an internal expert on manufacturing engineering and design related issues or opportunities • Work cross-functionally with plant management and engineers to develop priorities that ensure direct alignment with manufacturing and division objectives • Continually strive to reduce facility and manufacturing operating costs by providing best option technical solutions and/or utilizing best method analyses towards improving internal systems; ensure facility operating systems achieve optimum manufacturing process efficiencies • Utilize best practices across locations to drive continuous improvement for equipment reliability and maintenance department cost controls; drive consistency and standardization • Assist in the direction and planning of capital budgets • Evaluate major capital projects to ensure the best approach and method is used to efficiently spend capital funds • Actively support plant management and engineers in the justification of projects, accurate development of project costs, and submission of capital projects • Lead and/or oversee the planning, design, procurement, installation, start-up, and training for all capital projects, especially for projects that span an entire division, group, or region • Complete preliminary and final design of production lines and new equipment • Develop preliminary cost estimates for production of new or modified products for marketing and sales teams • Professionally develop plant engineers and maintenance managers • Encourage positive cross-functional communication between production and engineering teams • Maintain current and broad knowledge to ensure accurate engineering support to management and plant staff • Ensure all plant environmental policies and procedures reflect current DFA guidelines and regulatory requirements and proper reporting is completed • Follow all DFA good manufacturing practices (GMP) and work in a manner consistent with all corporate regulatory, food safety, quality, and sanitation requirements • The requirements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employee, but is not a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Other duties may be assigned as required. Benefits: • Health and Welfare benefits begin 1st of the month after start date • 401(k) with company contribution - 100% vested at day one of eligibility • Competitive pay ($165,000 - $195,000) • Paid vacation and holidays • Career growth opportunities - we promote from within! • Comprehensive healthcare benefits • Service recognition and employee rewards • Employee referral program • Tuition reimbursement • Work for dairy farm families • Undergraduate degree in engineering or related curriculum or technical training in related mechanical or electrical studies (or equivalent combination of education and experience) • 10 or more years of progressive engineering, maintenance, or related experience in a food manufacturing environment that includes team or project leadership experience, environmental compliance experience, PLC programming, and capital project and budget management experience • Certification and/or License - may be required during course of employment Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities • Strong knowledge of architectural, mechanical, electrical, and process production engineering • Able to lead multiple and complex projects or initiatives • Excellent analytical and problem solving skills • Strong skill in critical thinking, analysis, mathematical calculations, and statistical evaluations • Able to consider both strategic and practical implications for proposed course of action • Able to communicate and translate complex technical topics into easy to understand concepts • Able to establish effective relationships and independently manage those relations with all levels of internal staff and external customers, business partners, and vendors • Able to handle challenging or conflict situations with tact and professionalism • Able to effectively lead others through change • Must be able to read, write and speak English Reporting to this Position • None TRAVEL: 60-70% An Equal Opportunity Employer including Disabled/Veterans