Vice President of Engineering and Technical Services

Remote (United States)

Milo’s Tea Company is one of the fastest growing beverage companies in the US. Our culture and operations are built on the belief that we can make a difference in the world. That’s why we put People First and strive to continually reduce our environmental impact on the planet. We leverage our world class operations and decades-long distribution partnerships to grow the footprint of our core products and create new, innovative beverage products.

We are the #1 and fastest growing brand in the Refrigerated Tea Category in the nation.
Our core mission is that we put people and the planet first and by doing this, it will be good for our business.
We are committed to unlocking the personal genius of every associate and have a strong focus on growth and learning.
Our Company is women-led and strongly committed to Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging.
We are committed to annual charitable giving by delivering upon our 1% profit pledge.
We are Platinum Certified in Zero Waste Manufacturing; recycling, reducing, and reusing 95% of waste at our facilities.

By being a part of the Milo’s TEAm, you’ll get to collaborate with a group of passionate and high-performing people, where everyone feels empowered to do their best work and feels good about the work they’re doing.

And as a "People First" company, Milo’s is committed to the success and well-being of our associates, customers, and fans, no matter their gender, race, or creed. Some of the great things offered that reflect our commitment include:

Competitive salary with bonus opportunities for various roles
100% paid medical insurance for our associates and their families
Free Mental Health, Financial Wellness, and Legal Counseling benefits
401K with a company match
Company-paid Life Insurance
Robust Wellness Program
Tuition reimbursement assistance
Continuous learning opportunities through various platforms and resources
Paid parental leave benefit
Care Relief Fund to help Associates in need
Associate Assistance Program
Paid volunteer time

This is a senior leadership role that will lead and manage the Engineering and Technical Services teams. It will help deliver operational excellence through effective and efficient deployment of capital investments & technology application.

OWNERSHIP

Lead, support, train, and develop the Engineering and Technical Services associates.
Assess the organization’s current & future growth requirements and develop resource & technical workplans that meet its evolving needs.
Strategically develop and tactically deploy equipment and facility capital plans that improve productivity, safety, quality, and environmental performance.
Evaluate, approve, and prioritize capital projects & resources using strong business case/ROI discipline.
Implement and utilize project management best practices to help ensure on-time and on-budget delivery of engineering initiatives.
Clearly communicate risks & opportunities, and provide mitigation options & recommendations.
Explore and implement operational and manufacturing technology solutions that support the growth agenda and enable operational excellence.
Partner cross-functionally on best technology selection and implementation, ensuring delivery of performance and cost objectives.
Drive continuous improvement projects and processes through use of engineering and technical solutions.
Foster a culture of high performance, accountability, and continuous learning & improvement.
Act as a champion of Milo’s values, beliefs, and behaviors.
Be an example of Milo’s Responsibility commitment which includes environmental, social, and corporate governance components.
This position has Food Safety Responsibilities.
This position has supervisory responsibilities.

QUALIFICATIONS

BS in Engineering (MS preferred)
15 years of progressive Engineering experience
10 years of supervisory experience
Beverage, Food, or Pharma experience (FDA/USDA)
Management of annual capital budgets >$100MM
New facility design & construction experience