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Panda Restaurant Group · 5 days ago

Director, Equipment Innovation

Rosemead, CA

Full-time

Hybrid

Director/Executive

$161K/yr - $226K/yr

10+ years exp

Panda Restaurant Group is the largest family-owned American Chinese Restaurant concept in America, and they are seeking a Director of Equipment Innovation. This role leads strategy and execution for operational equipment initiatives that enhance efficiency and guest experience by driving the Automation Strategy and collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Restaurants

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Provides strategic direction and leadership to prioritize, plan and execute on new operational equipment and products that enhance guest and associate experience and operational efficiency

Develops and maintains the company’s Automation Strategy, with focused efforts to incorporate automation equipment into store operations to increase efficiency and ease, delivering measurable savings in labor cost or increases in guest metrics

Participates in Concept Innovation Committee and works with cross functional partners to advise on the impact of innovations in products, layouts or processes on the use of store equipment, while supporting innovation initiatives that require the development of new equipment

Responsible for the technical direction and coordination of all new equipment design initiatives, including prototype research, testing, and delivery. Collaborates with Supply Chain and RD to ensure effective production, delivery, installation, and training related to new or modified equipment

Researches and stays at the forefront of global industry developments and trends in equipment technology, working with Supply Chain to collaborate with global vendors in identifying or developing new equipment technologies

Collaborates with cross-functional teams and innovation councils in supporting and aligning strategic initiatives

Qualification

Engineering degreeEquipment designAutomation strategyRetail/hospitality experienceResearch skillsVendor collaborationPrototypingTestingCross-functional collaborationLeadership skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in Engineering required

Minimum ten years of relevant work experience, preferably in a retail/hospitality environment

Successful completion of initial and periodically required trainings

Obtaining a valid Food Handler's Card within 30 days of employment is a requirement of this position

Benefits

Hybrid remote schedule

401K with company match

Yearly bonus opportunity

Full medical, dental, and vision insurance

On-site fitness center, biometric screen, and flu shot clinic

Discounts at Panda restaurants, theme parks, and gym memberships

Paid time off starting at 15 days with 7 federal holidays

Continuous education assistance and scholarships

Income protection including Disability, Life and AD&D insurance

Bereavement leave

Benefits available for eligible permanent full time associates

Company

Panda Restaurant Group

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Panda Restaurant Group provides quick service Chinese food in high traffic locations, including malls, airports and sporting arenas.

Founded in 1973

Rosemead, California, USA

10001+ employees

https://www.pandarg.com

H1B Sponsorship

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