Director of Engineering

See's Candies

. 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 .

Posted 11/12/2026full-timeSouth San Francisco • California • United StatesLead💰 $220,000 - $250,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive Engineering expertise in food manufacturing, with a strong focus on project management, capital budgeting, and personnel management. Proven ability to enhance production efficiency through technology utilization and effective collaboration across multiple departments.

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Engineering Experience In Food ManufacturingProject Management SkillsCapital Budgeting ExpertisePersonnel Management ExperienceSafety, Health And Environmental Program Management

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Hard Skills

Digital And Systems-Based ControlsROI AnalysisEquipment ManagementProduction TrackingProject ExecutionEquipment ModificationsChange ManagementTechnology UtilizationBudget ManagementKPI Development

Soft Skills

Interpersonal CommunicationWritten CommunicationStakeholder EngagementTeam CollaborationEmployee Development

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree In Engineering

Industry Keywords

Food Process DevelopmentManufacturing OperationsConfection ProductionSupplier RelationshipsQuality Assurance

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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

Requirements

What you’ll need

At least 10 years of Engineering experience in food manufacturing or food process development
Demonstrated proficiency in utilizing a variety of technologies
At least 6 of the 10 years of experience should include personnel management
Experience creating and managing plant Safety, Health and Environmental programs
Demonstrated proficiency in digital and systems-based controls and tracking of production quantities and quality
Proven project management skills, including conducting ROI analysis
Track record of delivering projects on time, on budget, and to the original project scope
Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering required
Commitment to See’s Candies’ core principles and workplace values, including diversity and inclusion

Benefits

Comp & perks

401(k) eligibility
Paid vacation
Paid sick time
Paid parental leave
Medical benefits
Financial benefits
Other benefits as applicable to the position
At-will employment