WHO WE ARE
Baldwin Richardson Foods is focused on enriching the flavor of life. As a full-service liquid products supplier and strategic partner to the food and beverage industry, Baldwin Richardson Foods combines its formulation expertise and unique packaging options with robust processing capabilities to produce high-quality sauces, toppings, syrups, fillings, and shelf-stable beverages for the world's most iconic Quick Service Restaurants (QSRs), Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) brands, and food service companies. Its state-of-the-art Innovation & Culinary Center transforms trends and culinary inspiration into legendary products through an award-winning commercialization process. The company also manufactures and markets Mrs. Richardson's dessert sauces and Nance's mustards/condiments in addition to producing finished goods for the private label sector. BRF maintains its headquarters and a manufacturing facility in Macedon, New York; with a Culinary Innovation Center in Westmont, Illinois; and offices and manufacturing facilities in Williamson, New York; Pennsauken, New Jersey; and Corona, California. This role will be out of Macedon, NY.
WHAT WE NEED
The Director of Engineering will oversee the execution of a diverse capital project portfolio aimed at enhancing operational efficiency, expanding production capacity, and introducing new technologies across multiple manufacturing sites (Macedon, NY; Williamson, NY; Corona, CA; Pennsauken, NJ). This position will require a hands-on, results-driven individual capable of managing large-scale engineering projects, coordinating cross-functional teams, and ensuring the successful implementation of initiatives that directly impact production capabilities, cost effectiveness, and long-term business growth.
The Director of Engineering will work closely with site leadership, operations teams, and other senior leaders to drive the execution of key capital projects, including plant expansions, equipment upgrades, process automation, and facility optimization. In addition to managing the capital project portfolio, the Director will also focus on driving development of site engineering teams through direct leadership and mentoring of site Managers, manufacturing efficiency improvements, process optimization, and resource allocation to ensure maximum productivity and cost savings across all manufacturing locations.
WHAT YOU WILL DO
Leadership & Team Development:
- Lead and mentor a team of engineers and project managers, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.
- Provide direction and support for engineering teams, ensuring they have the necessary resources, training, and guidance to execute capital projects and manufacturing efficiency initiatives successfully.
- Develop team capabilities by providing opportunities for professional growth and encouraging a high-performance culture focused on achieving engineering excellence and operational goals.
- Promote a safety-first mindset, ensuring that all engineering and manufacturing processes adhere to strict safety protocols and regulatory standards.
Capital Project Execution:
- Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of large-scale capital projects, ensuring that they are completed on time, within budget, and in accordance with engineering and quality standards.
- Manage a portfolio of engineering projects aimed at improving plant infrastructure, automating production lines, upgrading equipment, and expanding capacity.
- Develop detailed project plans, including scope, timelines, budgets, and resource allocation, ensuring alignment with overall business objectives and operational needs.
- Oversee project teams, ensuring effective coordination among internal departments, external contractors, and suppliers to achieve project milestones and deliverables.
- Monitor and manage project risks, proactively identifying and addressing potential delays or cost overruns while maintaining alignment with project goals.
Manufacturing Efficiency & Process Improvement:
- Identify and implement engineering-driven solutions to enhance manufacturing efficiency, reduce downtime, and optimize production processes across multiple sites.
- Lead initiatives focused on improving operational performance through process optimization, automation, lean manufacturing practices, and data-driven decision-making.
- Work closely with site operations teams to assess production bottlenecks, recommend
- improvements, and oversee the implementation of solutions that maximize production capacity and reduce costs.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and eliminate inefficiencies, improve
- product quality and ensure that manufacturing processes are scalable for future growth.
Cross-Functional Collaboration & Stakeholder Management:
- Collaborate with plant leadership and peers, operations, finance, procurement, and other
- departments to align capital projects with business priorities and manufacturing needs.
- Provide regular updates to senior leadership and stakeholders on the status of capital projects, including progress reports, financial forecasts, and risk assessments.
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with external vendors, contractors, and suppliers to ensure the successful execution of capital projects and access to the latest technology and equipment.
Budgeting & Resource Allocation:
- Oversee the budgeting process for capital projects, ensuring that project costs are managed effectively and within allocated budgets.
- Allocate resources efficiently to meet project deadlines and optimize the use of engineering and operational staff.
- Monitor and control expenditures for capital projects, ensuring that all costs align with approved budgets and financial projections.
Continuous Improvement & Innovation:
- Drive innovation by identifying new engineering technologies, systems, and processes that can enhance manufacturing efficiency, reduce costs, and support business growth.
- Encourage the adoption of cutting-edge technologies in automation, robotics, and digital manufacturing to improve operational capabilities across all sites.
- Lead efforts to implement best practices in project management, engineering design, and manufacturing processes, ensuring ongoing improvement and competitiveness in the market.
- Fully support Go For the Win (GFTW) as BRF’s manufacturing operating system within the manufacturing sites.
WHAT YOU NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL
- Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or a related field
- A minimum of eight (8) years of experience in engineering leadership roles, with a focus on capital project execution and manufacturing process improvement.
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in multi-site/geography management.
- Proven experience managing large-scale capital projects, including plant expansions, automation initiatives, equipment upgrades, and facility optimization across multiple sites.
- Demonstrated success in driving manufacturing efficiency improvements, process optimization, and cost-reduction initiatives in a manufacturing environment.
- Experience leading cross-functional teams and collaborating with senior leadership to align engineering projects with business objectives.
- Familiarity with industry standards, safety, food safety, regulations, and environmental compliance requirements.
- Food and Beverage Manufacturing experience is a Plus
At BRF, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. Your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.
You'll also receive a comprehensive benefits package including low premium and out of pocket cost medical, dental and vision coverage, 401k with company match, generous sick and vacation time, 9 paid holidays, birthday and floating holidays, volunteer time and more!
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