Head of Engineering

Head Of Engineering

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Description Overview

The Head of Engineering will be responsible for Asset Reliability and Maintenance, Production Engineering, Capital Investments and Facilities, reporting to the Site Operations VP. The direct reports of the role are Maintenance Manager, Lead Production Engineer, Project Engineer, Reliability Engineer, and Facilities Engineer. Salary range : $170,000-$195,000.

Scope of the Role

• Implement an asset reliability system that achieves the optimum performance of the equipment, improves site resilience, and delivers within agreed budgets
• Develop technical competence, specifically the upskilling of engineering, maintenance, and facilities teams
• Establish and improve key reliability performance indicators
• Responsible for Asset Reliability Pillar in Perrigo Work Systems (PWS) implementation
• Maintain real-time communication with the team and other groups
• Creation of flexibility and capability with focus on zero losses, 100% engagement, continuous improvement aimed at waste reduction and efficiency improvements by streamlining processes
• Responsible for capital investment initiatives, and as such for achieving the plant's Compelling Business Need (CBN) including safety, quality, service, cash flow, productivity and growth targets
• Build strong project management capability within the plant engineering teams through adequate training plans, coaching and mentoring
• Partner with training department to organize workshops and events with OEM / suppliers as well as consultants (e.g. FMEA workshops, Precision Maintenance trainings)

Experience Required

We believe our people are our greatest asset. Alongside competitive compensation, we offer benefits tailored to supporting you and your family, as well as career development opportunities to ensure you feel valued and supported, both professionally and personally.

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We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or other characteristics protected by law. #weareperrigo

Nearest Major Market : Bronx Nearest Secondary Market : New York City