Director, Engineering/Safety at Massimo Zanetti Beverage USA in Suffolk, Virginia

Job Description:

Position Summary:



Plan and direct the engineering activities to align with the company's strategic goals. This includes designing and overseeing the development and execution of capital projects and ensuring manufacturing operations run efficiently and with a focus on innovation.


Although you will lead a team of skilled engineers, the right professional for this role will be someone who wants to be a part of a dynamic team that will make a significant impact and who is also willing to provide hands-on expertise to advise teams directly when necessary.



Primary Job Function:

• Direct projects and processes to improve manufacturing efficiencies across the entire operations and includes developing new methods, improving existing ones, implementing new equipment


• Plan and lead capital expenditure and process improvement projects to meet strategic initiatives designed to contribute to the growth of the company


• Identify systems, equipment, processes, and technologies that will meet future cost and performance objectives - focused on efficiencies, continuous improvement, and operational excellence


• Create and present CapEx strategies and recommendations to Executive Leadership Team


• Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives to optimize production efficiencies, reduce waste, and enhance product quality


• Collaborate with all departments, including sales/marketing and product development to execute against plans based on market needs


• Set department goals, as well as individual KPIs, and drive the MZB Way culture to improve engagement and collaboration


• Partner with marketing and new product development teams to ensure successful launches


• Track ROIs and analyze performance against measurable goals


• Ensure budgets and technical commitments are met and executed effectively


• Evaluate training requirements and ensure equipment and facilities (plant and DC) are in compliance and working at high efficiencies


• Provide leadership and direction to create high-performing, innovative, and collaborative culture within the department as well as across operations


• Counsel, mentor, and coach teams to instill an CI mindset and innovative culture


• Develop one, three, and five-year capital plans for the business; develop annual engineering operating budgets and set department policies and procedures


• Responsible for facilities systems such as HVAC, vacuum, compressed air, fire protection/detection, and security monitoring - and all building-related services such as lawn care, security monitoring, fire protection, sprinklers, backflow preventers and Suffolk/Portsmouth Public Utilities


• Direct facilities manager to ensure all maintenance records are maintained as required for audits and/or product recalls


• Negotiate and manage natural gas contracts and set electrical pricing schedule


• Evaluate position training requirements and ensure equipment and facilities are in compliance with GMP and FDA regulations

Security - the person in this role will also oversee security and manages the budget, as well as directs security personnel at the Suffolk manufacturing and distribution facilities.



Environmental - ensures Risk Management Program (RMP) is maintained as required, including employee training, record keeping, incident investigation/correction and reporting. Responsible for state/federal Virginia Department of Environmental Quality Air Permit compliance, modification and renewal. Manages storm water pollution prevention plan, chemical management system, and chemical spill response programs, assuring training, record keeping and compliance



Required Skills & Experience:

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering required; MBA preferred


• 7- 10 years of industrial engineering and/or maintenance management with project engineering experience required


• Experience in a food or beverage manufacturing environment strongly preferred; background with a CPG company preferred


• Demonstrated technical leadership


• Proven leadership skills needed and ability to manage numerous technical disciplines simultaneously


• Willingness to roll up sleeves and provide hands-on training to team members and others in order to build relationships and help drive engagement


• Working knowledge of OSHA, FDA, and EPA compliance regulations, as well as PLC control systems, MES applications, and plant operation and support systems


• Demonstrated experience in coaching and problem resolution


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with precise attention to detail

Equal Opportunity Employer: disability / veteran. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.


Massimo Zanetti Beverage USA is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to creating an inclusive workplace environment for our family of employees. MZB-USA recruits and advances qualified applicants without regard to race, ethnic or national origin, gender, sexual orientation, genetic information, age, religion, marital status, military service, veteran status, political affiliation, disability, or any other status protected by law. MZB-USA also prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind and is fully dedicated to the safety of its workforce.



General Statement



This is a description of the general duties and level of work performed by employees assigned to this position and employees will be required to perform other duties as assigned.


As the largest vertically integrated coffee company in the US, Massimo Zanetti Beverage USA is Coffee Complete™ delivering innovative solutions for the home, office, and foodservice with a long tradition of providing exceptional coffee expertise across our organization. Owned by global leader Massimo Zanetti Beverage Group, MZB-USA operates the largest coffee farm on the beautiful island of Kauai, HI. Our family of brands is known globally and includes Segafredo Zanetti® Coffee and Espresso, Chock full o'Nuts®, Hills Bros., Hills Bros. Cappuccino, as well as Kauai Coffee® and more - we're also one of the largest private label coffee providers in North America. Apply Now