Cérélia North America · 10 hours ago
Director of Engineering & Maintenance
Hazelwood, MO
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
5+ years expCérélia North America is seeking a dynamic and skilled Director of Engineering & Maintenance to join their team in Hazelwood, MO. This role is responsible for overseeing all engineering and maintenance operations across the plant, ensuring the reliability, efficiency, and safety of production equipment while driving continuous improvement and managing capital projects.
Food Production
Responsibilities
Build, lead, and develop a high-performing engineering and maintenance team focused on safety, quality, and efficiency
Coach, mentor, and motivate team members; attract and retain top technical talent
Promote a collaborative, “team-first” culture across departments
Oversee all plant maintenance activities, including preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance programs to minimize downtime
Ensure proper troubleshooting and repair of mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and production line equipment
Establish and maintain engineering standards for equipment design, installation, and modification
Manage spare parts inventory and ensure accurate technical documentation for all equipment and systems
Develop and execute capital expenditure plans and budgets
Lead design, planning, and implementation of capital projects to expand manufacturing capacity and capabilities
Prepare, monitor, and analyze budgets for engineering and maintenance operations
Ensure compliance with GMP, SQF, HACCP, WSIB, CFIA, and other regulatory standards
Drive continuous improvement in operational safety and food safety practices
Maintain readiness for audits and inspections at all times
Utilize Lean and continuous improvement tools to optimize processes and achieve KPI targets
Identify and implement new technologies and process improvements to enhance efficiency and reduce costs
Partner with production, quality assurance, and other departments to support operational goals
Participate in production and food safety meetings, providing technical input and solutions
Manage relationships with contractors and service providers
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering (or related discipline)
Minimum 5–7 years of leadership experience in engineering and maintenance within a food manufacturing environment
Strong knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems, GMP, HACCP, SQF/GFSI standards
Proven experience managing capital projects and budgets
Proficiency in Microsoft Office; CAD experience preferred
Excellent communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills
Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends and overtime as needed
Preferred
CAD experience preferred
Company
Cérélia North America
Cérélia, is a global food company with small-town roots.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageCompany data provided by crunchbase