See's Candies

Software Engineer

• Develop and direct the Engineering function for See’s manufacturing and packing operations in five facilities in Los Angeles and San Francisco/Bay Area, California
• Manage long-term planning, capital budgeting, project design, installation, and supplier relationships
• Directly manage the Engineering group
• Collaborate with plant maintenance, Quality Assurance, Research and Development, Information Technology, and Finance
• Manage the life-cycle and total equipment cost of processing and packaging equipment
• Evaluate equipment environments, condition, safety, utilization, operating costs, and ability to meet business needs
• Recommend equipment modifications, replacements, and expansions through the capital budgeting process
• Own the capital budgeting and project execution process, including ROI analysis and five-year development planning
• Oversee project execution, coordinate Engineering and maintenance team assignments, and ensure stakeholder involvement
• Deliver projects on time, within scope, and on budget through startup support and handover to plants
• Escalate project and supplier issues as needed
• Lead monthly project status reviews with Senior Management, including KPIs and timeline status
• Develop technology utilization to improve confection production efficiency
• Collaborate with Information Technology and Production teams to improve equipment management and reporting
• Maintain relationships with equipment suppliers and monitor new technology and food processing and packing developments
• Establish change principles and sustain change through employee communication, engagement, development, and measurement

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