VP, Engineering

Description

• Responsible for developing and implementing company-wide engineering policies, programs, and procedures.
• Develop and manage functional budget and manage performance against it.
• Provide representation to senior management on all engineering issues and needs.
• Provide project planning and management systems and personnel to support execution of capital across LP.
• Responsible for personnel growth and development.
• Provide leadership, teamwork and communication to execute annual business and strategic plans.
• Responsible for providing leadership, coaching and resources to continually develop engineering personnel. Identify key training skills, development and individual personnel objectives to enhance personnel value and return to both the Company and business.
• Partner with LP Businesses to develop strategic and operating plans, including the multi-year capital investment plan, to support safe operations, manufacturing excellence, and drive shareholder value.
• Perform all duties in accordance with safety rules and regulations.

Requirements

• Strong track record of successfully leading capital project planning and execution and operational maintenance improvement.
• Advanced business degree or equivalent experience is preferred
• Progressive responsibilities dealing with large organizations (multi-location, multi-function), experiencing complex and rapid changes.
• Skill in budget development and management.
• Ability to effectively manage and prioritize multiple projects.
• Proven/demonstrated ability to provide leadership and clarity to personnel and organizations both internally and externally.
• Minimum 10-15 years’ engineering and management experience with in-depth skill set in both areas.
• Able to represent Engineering function at Sr. Management levels.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering is required.
• Eligibility for Professional Engineering registration.
• Ability to engender confidence and work effectively across multiple interfaces and organizational lines.
• Ability to provide strong strategic direction for the engineering function.
• Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills.
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills.
• Excellent collaboration skills.
• Knowledge of company’s businesses and manufacturing processes.
• Or any combination of experience and training that demonstrates the ability to perform the key responsibilities of this position.
• Skill in supervising and coaching employees.
• Occasional travel to various locations required

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance