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Director of Engineering

AMVAC: An American Vanguard Company, Agriculture, United States

AMVAC: An American Vanguard Company, is a leading organization in the crop protection industry, dedicated to developing, manufacturing, and marketing products for agricultural and commercial use. We prioritize growth, innovation, and opportunity while recognizing that our success hinges on the expertise of our team members. As we continue to expand our product portfolio and drive company growth, we are seeking a dynamic individual to join us as the Director of Engineering at our Axis, AL location.

As the Director of Engineering at AMVAC, you will be responsible for overseeing a team of engineers across multiple plant sites. Your primary focus will be on supporting manufacturing processes, sustainability initiatives, automation projects, process improvement efforts, and operational excellence within the crop protection industry. Your leadership will be crucial in maintaining engineering quality standards, implementing best practices in engineering processes, and driving continuous improvements that align with company growth objectives and product advancement strategies.

In this role, you will play a pivotal part in setting the vision and strategic plan for manufacturing engineering operations. You will lead your team to achieve annual organizational goals by providing guidance on product quality enhancement, plant maintenance optimization, efficiency improvements, capital expenditure management, and timely shipment of packaged goods. Collaboration with cross-functional teams such as manufacturing, supply chain management, procurement specialists, R&D professionals, commercial experts, and regulatory compliance officers will be essential to ensure seamless support for corporate goals and initiatives.

If you are a seasoned engineering professional with a passion for leadership excellence and a track record of driving continuous improvement initiatives in a manufacturing environment – this role is ideal for you. Join us at AMVAC to make a significant impact on our operations while advancing your career in the crop protection industry. We invite qualified candidates who are ready to take on this challenging yet rewarding position to apply today. This opportunity is perfect for experienced professionals looking to lead engineering teams towards operational excellence within an innovative and growth-oriented organization like AMVAC: An American Vanguard Company.

Key Job Requirements:
  • 10+ years of experience in engineering leadership roles
  • Experience managing teams across multiple plant sites
  • Experience in the crop protection industry
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field
  • Strong leadership and coaching skills
  • Knowledge of manufacturing engineering best practices
Key Job Responsibilities:
  • Set vision and strategic plan for manufacturing engineering
  • Lead team to support execution of manufacturing processes
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams for corporate goals
  • Implement process improvements aligned with company growth
Skills:
  • Engineering leadership
  • Team management
  • Manufacturing processes optimization
  • Cross-functional collaboration
  • Process improvement

Seniority Level: Executive Level

  • Director

Job Functions: Engineering

  • Manufacturing
  • Automation
  • Process Improvement

Industries : Agriculture

  • Commercial Use
  • Chemicals

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