Alcott Global is currently working with a global company in the food industry to search for their Engineering Director – Industrial Operations to be based in the Philippines.

JOB SUMMARY:

The Industrial Operation Engineering Director is responsible for the strategic planning, organization, administration, management, direction, and coordination of the activities of Industrial Operations Engineering support services within the organization in accordance with the organizational and business objectives. Provides support to new products/ ventures in design, cost estimates and development of new equipment and process as required for the manufacturing operations and other related activities of the new products/ventures project.

Ensures strict compliance to good practices in food manufacturing such Engineering standard, Health and Safety standards, Occupational Safety and Health Administration, Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points, ISO and other related standards of Good Manufacturing Practices in the design and installation of equipment to ensure compliance to Quality, Sanitation, Hygiene, Health and Safety, and Food Security regulations.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:  

• Plans, directs, coordinates, and oversees the activities of Engineering to support the organization’s goals and objectives.
• Coordinates the preparation and implementation of major projects to support client’s Co-packers, Joint Ventures, and Plants within and outside of Asia.
• Evaluates the technical capabilities of Engineering Team

• Providing technical leadership to all engineering and development areas.

• Conducts process and machine design development to improve the manufacturing operation.
• Ensures strict compliance with all design and installation works.
• Reviews, recommends, and approves design premise, specifications, cost estimates, job order, purchase order, contracts in accordance with the Company’s Financial Authority Policy.
• Plans project requirements and resources to ensure tasks are delivered according to specifications, budget, and timeline.
• Facilitates project reviews, status update and coordination meetings with project proponents, support groups and other service providers (contractors & suppliers).
• Signs/approves relevant permits to ensure compliance of contractors, suppliers, and other service providers.
• Recommends/approves assessment/qualification of contractors and suppliers.     
• Attends relevant training courses to keep up with current and developing trends.
• Participates actively in Company’s Continuous Improvements Programs and to lead and direct activities related to improvements as needed.
• Mentors new engineering managers and staff.
• Performs related duties as maybe assigned every now and then.
• Utility Services management.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Graduate of Bachelor/Master of Science in Engineering
• With at least ten (10) years relevant experience in design, project engineering/project management in a manufacturing environment; with proven track record in delivering projects timely and on cost. 
• Knowledgeable in preparing project plans, timelines, cost estimates and bill of materials.
• Promotes Safety compliance in the office and work area. 
• Mastery of engineering principles and sanitary/hygienic design standards
• Well acquainted with engineering calculations to support design decisions and material choices.
• Conversant in reading and interpreting engineering drawings, Piping and instrumentation diagram and flow sheets and translate it to process information.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Has initiative, goal oriented and able to work within tight deadlines.

Director, Global Procurement Alcott Global is retained to search for Director, Global Procurement with one of the world's leading consumer food companies. We are looking for an agile leader who has successfully transformed the global procurement function and teams contributing to the realisation of the organization’s growth and goals. Responsibilities

• Establishing a global procurement structure and establishing a world-class procurement organization • Standardizing procurement policy/process/authorization level/payment terms, etc. • Utilize technology for the procurement function and Implement e-auction • Developing procurement management strategies and best practices to ensure maximum value in line with the global

business strategy. • Designing and implementing a proper supplier base across the Globe to keep a relationship with major suppliers that

will guarantee access to innovation • Negotiating prices with suppliers on behalf of the company to ensure that costs are kept low while maintaining high-

quality standards • Creating demand forecasts based on market research and industry trends to predict future demand for products or

services • Reviewing bids from suppliers to ensure that they comply with specified requirements • Ensuring relationships with key stakeholders in the business are fostered to maintain and improve compliance • Managing supplier performance by monitoring delivery timeframes and the quality of goods or services provided • Monitoring inventory levels to ensure that there is enough supply to meet demand • Communicating effectively to all levels of the company regarding procurement status. • Lead, coach and train a team of direct reports

Qualifications

• Master/Bachelor’s degree in economics, food, business, supply chain management or related disciplines. • Minimum of 12+ years of experience in increasing scope and responsibility within procurement/supply chain, ideally

within the consumer-packaged food industry. • Lead with a continuous improvement mindset and can-do attitude. • Strong understanding of procurement, business, and food/raw material industry. • Ability to understand/communicate/present and execute procurement strategies • Navigate within a cross-functional matrix environment. • Successfully lead or participate in multiple projects simultaneously. • Demonstrated knowledge of contract management and resolution procedures. • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.