The Opportunity

Description

As the Dietz and Watson, Inc. Director of Engineering, you will lead and direct the engineering department. The Director of Engineering is responsible for leading our engineering team and working closely with other stakeholders to establish strategies for producing quality products and managing resources efficiently, including creation, design, and implementation of engineering capital projects. In this position, you will oversee all engineering and technical aspects of given projects to ensure accuracy and quality from conception to completion.

To ensure success, you need to multitask effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, and perform your duties in a manner that maximizes profits. Top applicants are dedicated, competent, and have strong “hard” and “soft” leadership, management, interpersonal, and analytical skills.

Who We Are

Dietz and Watson, Inc. was founded in 1939 by Gottlieb Dietz, a talented young German sausage maker. His primary goal was to produce the most flavorful, highest quality deli meats in the marketplace, to please even the most discriminating palate. His old-world recipes and commitment to “quality above all” demanded nothing less than the freshest lean beef, ham, pork turkey breast and chicken breast. He then added only the finest all-natural spices and seasonings gathered from around the world.

Today, at Dietz & Watson, Inc., the third and fourth generation of the family continues Gottlieb Dietz’s dedication and commitment in preparing our Premium Deli Meats and Artisan Cheeses. In fact, all of our standards exceed those set by government guidelines.

Our mission is always both perfection and originality. This is how we prepare wholesome, nutritious and uniquely premium meats. And our Master cheese makers create our hand-churned, small batch cheeses with the same commitment to “quality above all”.

Anticipated Schedule

You will work on site at our Philadelphia headquarters location, with responsibility for facilities located in both Philadelphia, PA and Baltimore, MD.

Job Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and supervise all engineering projects within the organization.
• Establish and implement engineering policies, standards, and procedures.
• Oversee the hiring, training, and development of the engineering team.
• Conduct performance evaluations and provide feedback to the engineering team.
• Work with project managers to ensure projects are completed on time and within budget.
• Collaborate with sales, marketing, and other departments to align engineering projects with company objectives.
• Keep abreast of new technologies and competitive products.
• Ensure adherence to safety and environmental regulations.
• Coordinate with vendors and suppliers for the procurement of necessary equipment and materials.
• Prepare and manage the engineering department’s budget.
• Present reports on the department’s progress and projects to senior management.
• Lead the engineering team and oversee all technical aspects of product/process development.
• Set strategic direction and policies in collaboration with the executive team.
• Monitor, track and control outcomes to resolve issues and ensure project success.
• Establishing standards and procedures for engineering teams that are in line with company’s goals.
• Manage budgets, resource allocation and timelines for engineering projects.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards and legal regulations.
• Mentor team members, providing career development planning and opportunities.
• Plan work schedules, assign tasks appropriately, and appraise results.
• Recruit, select, orient, coach, and motivate employees.
• Produce metrics for engineering functions.
• Receive feedback and monitor the quality of services provided.
• Routinely review and update Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
  
  

Minimum Requirements

• Proven work experience as a Director of Engineering or in a similar senior-level position at an engineering department.
• 10+ years of engineering experience.
• BA/BS degree in engineering (e.g., chemical, mechanical, electrical, industrial) or related field (MA/MS in engineering or related field preferred). Equivalent experience will be considered.
• Extensive experience in creating strategic plans and overseeing execution.
• Experience in designing, building and maintaining scalable systems.
• Excellent project management skills.
• Proven ability to lead and manage a team.
• Strong understanding of industry and market trends.
• Ability to conduct technological analyses and research.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Proficient computer skills.
• Outstanding communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Outstanding leadership, organizational, multitasking, analytics, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills working with a diverse workforce.
• Ability to work sporadically in cold environments of ~28 to 33 degrees (F).
• Available to work extended hours and provide regular hands-on presence during 24-hour operations, as needed.
• Continuous Improvement, Reliability Excellence, and/or Lean Six Sigma Experience, with capabilities of launching a Lean Program.
• Experience creating KPIs.
• Experience in a privately held and/or family-owned business is a plus.
• Experience supervising junior engineering department employees.
• Military experience welcomed.
  
  

Job Benefits

In addition to competitive market-based compensation, Dietz & Watson, Inc. provides excellent employer provided health and welfare benefits with modest employee premium contributions (e.g., medical, telemedicine, prescription, vision, dental, basic group life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance, short term disability, long term disability, employee assistance program, Medicare supplemental insurance, and voluntary/supplemental insurance such as accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity), Earned Time Off, and paid holidays. Further, Dietz and Watson, Inc. offers a 401(k) plan, with a generous 401(k) employer match. Enrollment eligibility in employer provided health and welfare benefits, participation in Company 401(k), and Company 401(k) match eligibility are subject to employer policies and plan documents, as applicable