PURPOSE STATEMENT We are looking for a Senior Engineering Manager who is passionate about defining and executing complex, scalable technical solutions, and projects on time, in budget, safely, and most importantly, exceeding our customers' expectations. You will own a variety of projects from start to finish - machine capability analysis, new designs & modifications of equipment, and developing robust technical solutions to a range of production issues. You will also identify new breakthrough technologies and solutions that will bring our business categories to the future. You will look at ways to maximize efficiency and yields, optimize costs, as well as take ownership of capital project management, effective line design, equipment evaluation and operation performance, Factory Acceptance Tests, start-up and validation.
The role will directly interface with Manufacturing Director, VP of Engineering, R&D and other business leaders and functions. The Sr. Engineering Manager will lead engineering activities across the Toppings, Icings and Culinary Solutions (TCCS) category for Rich's. We are happy to consider remote candidates for the role, which will require up to 30% domestic and international travel. KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES/OUTCOMES Lead engineering technical solutions and capital projects from inception through completion. Initiates concepts, develops designs and the best technical solutions, estimates costs, formulates justifications, coordinates installations, troubleshoots start-ups, trains required personnel on new equipment and supports the definition of a long-term technology strategy.
Closely collaborate with R&D, QA, Sanitation and Manufacturing on the definition of equipment standards and standardization of current processes, the definition and improvement of technical solutions, and the development of new processes and packaging solutions.
Leads process equipment definition and selection and champions the best engineering practices for improved performance. Analyze with Manufacturing teams and other functions the performance impacts of new equipment or equipment modifications across current operations.
Understands machine and line process controls architecture and components; PLCs, MMI, Switches, etc., including designing new processes and equipment with Smart Factory principles.
Participate in business category, R&D and Engineering project reviews as required. Communicate and inform operational and business leaders of related work through scheduling, plant and business/operational meetings.
Demonstrate thorough knowledge of capital project procedures and follows Rich's directives and guidelines.
Represent the company's position and interest effectively in dealing with outside contractors, vendors, and engineering consultants, as well as a constructive positive attitude across the organization and working teams.
Assists other department's efforts to provide technical training and guidance to improve operations. KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/EXPERIENCE Required:
A BS degree in engineering with 15+ years of experience in the Food, Dairy or CPG manufacturing industries. Chemical or Mechanical Engineering degrees preferred; similar technical degrees may be considered.
Proven experience leading the selection, design, specification, and/or development of new technology platforms, including modification of existing manufacturing assets. Lead front end engineering activities, and projects across a complex network of plants.
Strong analytical and communication skills. Ability to draw sound technical conclusions based on limited data, including ability to write a concise report of findings and technical / business recommendations of innovative designs that improve operation performance.
Demonstrate sound business acumen to drive comprehensive business propositions, including strong communication skills across all organizational levels and different cultural environments.
Experience in leading and influencing multi-functional teams and multiple plants in the achievement of complex business objectives.
Experience in Total Productive Manufacturing (TPM) and Continuous Improvement (CI) methodologies through innovative designs, driving cost savings and process optimization.
Proven capital project management experience and project technical risk analysis (FMEA, Statistical Process Analysis, etc.)
Proven successful experience in leading the implementation of process and packaging technologies in a manufacturing environment through Vertical Start-Ups.
Demonstrated functional computer and ACAD / 3D CAD skills. Experience managing / coaching junior Project Engineers and plant operators in new technologies.
Preferred:
Master of Business Administration or similar advanced degrees will be preferred.
Direct experience with liquid processing, dairy production and pasteurization processes, liquid filling, cooling, freezing, and packaging technologies.
Experience working in international / global markets would be preferred.
Experience on the design and implementation of new greenfield manufacturing plants
Knowledge of Reliability Engineering tools & process improvement methodologies #J-18808-Ljbffr

About the Engineering Manager at Headspace:
Headspace is seeking a Software Engineering Manager to join its B2B Employer Team and be responsible for building out great partner experience and driving member eligibility and enrollment for our growing number of business partners. As part of this team, you'll be tasked with prototyping, architecting, and executing on the creation of our enterprise platform, and be integral in the platform's continued growth. We are open to both full stack or back end focused candidates.
Being on the engineering team, you’ll be working on a product that impacts more than 65M users. You will help us bring new features to life to meet our mission, while also helping push our platform to newer technologies as we embrace the cutting edge. A big goal needs talented people, so come join us and give your day job a sense of purpose!
What you will do:
Design and develop high-volume, low-latency applications for mission-critical systems
Build and lead a team which will help direct the B2B business
Contribute in all phases of the development lifecycle
Produce specifications and determine operational feasibility
Work with product and engineering teams to release services that operate at our high scale
Be an empathetic leader, help your team grow and realize their full potential
What you will bring :
Required Skills:
5+ years of relevant engineering work experience
2+ hands-on technical management experience
Exceptional system design abilities which include experience with architectural patterns of large, high-scale applications
Able to use business knowledge to guide the team’s technical decisions
Strong analytical, problem solving and process improvement skills
Evaluates existing applications to determine technical changes
Leading teams through complex multi month projects with clear goals, deliverables, measurements, and milestones
Excels at software delivery. You are skilled at architecting, testing, monitoring, alerting systems and are excited to apply these principles to your team
Ability to thrive in a startup (fast-paced, agile) environment
Strong communication skills and the ability to be self-directed when necessary
Actively coached and mentored team members in their careers
Been actively involved in setting a tooling strategy
Consistently made culture choices that positively impact all of engineering
BA/BS degree in computer science, engineering or equivalent experience
Preferred Skills:
MS degree in computer science, engineering or equivalent experience
Experience as a technical leader with a track record of delivering results and making progress in a fast changing, ambiguous problem space
Ability to articulate, influence and drive changes across multiple teams and stakeholders
Pay & Benefits :
The base salary range for this role is determined by a number of factors, including but not limited to skills and scope required, relevant licensure and certifications, and unique relevant experience and job-related skills. The base salary range for this role is $131,414- $197,100
At Headspace, cash salary is but one component of our Total Rewards package. We’re proud of our robust package inclusive of: base salary, stock awards, comprehensive healthcare coverage, monthly wellness stipend, retirement savings match, lifetime Headspace membership, unlimited, free mental health coaching, generous parental leave, and much more. Paid performance incentives are also included for those in eligible roles. Additional details about our Total Rewards package will be provided during the recruitment process.
How we feel about Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging:
Headspace is committed to bringing together humans from different backgrounds and perspectives, providing employees with a safe and welcoming work environment free of discrimination and harassment. We strive to create a diverse & inclusive environment where everyone can thrive, feel a sense of belonging, and do impactful work together.
As an equal opportunity employer, we prohibit any unlawful discrimination against a job applicant on the basis of their race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, family or parental status, disability*, age, veteran status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. We respect the laws enforced by the EEOC and are dedicated to going above and beyond in fostering diversity across our workplace.
*Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the terms of the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done which will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing undue hardship on Headspace. Please inform our Talent team by filling out this form if you need any assistance completing any forms or to otherwise participate in the application or interview process.
Headspace participates in the E-Verify Program .
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All member records are protected according to our Privacy Policy . Further, while employees of Headspace (formerly Ginger) cannot access Headspace products/services, they will be offered benefits according to the company's benefit plan. To ensure we are adhering to best practice and ethical guidelines in the field of mental health, we take care to avoid dual relationships. A dual relationship occurs when a mental health care provider has a second, significantly different relationship with their client in addition to the traditional client-therapist relationship—including, for example, a managerial relationship.
As such, Headspace requests that individuals who have received coaching or clinical services at Headspace wait until their care with Headspace is complete before applying for a position. If someone with a Headspace account is hired for a position, please note their account will be deactivated and they will not be able to use Headspace services for the duration of their employment.
Further, if Headspace cannot find a role that fails to resolve an ethical issue associated with a dual relationship, Headspace may need to take steps to ensure ethical obligations are being adhered to, including a delayed start date or a potential leave of absence. Such steps would be taken to protect both the former member, as well as any relevant individuals from their care team, from impairment, risk of exploitation, or harm.
For how how we will use the personal information you provide as part of the application process, please see: https://www.headspace.com/applicant-notice #J-18808-Ljbffr

With Confluent, organizations can harness the full power of continuously flowing data to innovate and win in the modern digital world. We have a purpose that drives us to do better every day we're creating an entirely new category within data infrastructure - data streaming. This technology will allow every organization to create experiences and use the power of data in ways that profoundly impact the way we all live. This impact is our purpose and drives us to do better every day. One Confluent. One team. One Data Streaming Platform. Data Connects Us. **About the Role:** **We are seeking a cloud infrastructure leader to drive our critical Kafka Coordinators engineering team against a large and ambitious roadmap. The team is responsible for the core Apache Kafka produce/consume protocol, in** **cluding transaction management, exactly once semantics and consumer group protocol, and works closely with the Apache Kafka community to reinvent Kafka core protocol to the next level. The team is also responsible for building transactional support and consumer group management features for our cloud-native version of Kafka, at the core of Confluent Cloud, to deliver highly available and performance service at 10x the current scale. You will be responsible for further defining the vision, growing and coaching the team, and planning and driving cross-team efforts to solve complex distributed system challenges at scale.** **What You Will Do:** + Own the overall vision and execution for the Kafka Coordinators team + Work closely with product management, engineering leadership, and other key stakeholders across various teams in Confluent to build and drive the overall roadmap + Deliver high impact to the business by driving important technical initiatives in areas comprising (but not limited to) transactional support and idempotent producer features in data streaming services, core produce/consume protocol development, reliability, scalability, multi-tenancy, and architectural direction across organizational boundaries + Work with engineering teams and product on critical aspects of product definition, architectural design, and delivery. + Influence the overall domain health and operational hygiene for the Cloud Platform. **What You Will Bring:** + 10+ years of experience in software development and 5+ years in management + Experience designing resilient systems at scale, in the three major CSPs (AWS, Azure, GCP), with a proven track record of seeing around corners to reduce complexity and create critical enduring technical foundations + Experience working on databases or distributed data streaming services or data storage. + Ability to influence the team, peers, and upper management using effective communication and collaborative techniques + Ability to hire while ensuring a high hiring bar, keep engineers motivated, coach/mentor, and handle performance management + A great track record of timely shipping features and have a sense of urgency, an aggressive mindset towards achieving results, and excellent prioritization skills + Bachelors or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent **Come As You Are** At Confluent, equality is a core tenet of our culture. We are committed to building an inclusive global team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, beliefs, and experiences. The more diverse we are, the richer our community and the broader our impact. Employment decisions are made on the basis of job-related criteria without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other classification protected by applicable law. At Confluent, we are committed to providing competitive pay and benefits that are in line with industry standards. We analyze and carefully consider several factors when determining compensation, including work history, education, professional experience, and location. This position has an annual estimated salary of $RANGE - $RANGE, an annual bonus, and a competitive equity package. The actual pay may vary depending on your skills, qualifications, experience, and work location. In addition, Confluent offers a wide range of employee benefits. To learn more about our benefits click HERE (https://confluentbenefits.com/) . Click HERE (https://www.confluent.io/legal/confluent-candidate-privacy-notice/) to review our Candidate Privacy Notice which describes how and when Confluent, Inc., and its group companies, collects, uses, and shares certain personal information of California job applicants and prospective employees. #LI-Remote

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