Vice President of Engineering

Vice President of Plant Engineering | Izzio Artisan BakeryGreater Denver, Colorado | Relocation AvailableFOOD MANUFACTURING EXPERIENCE REQUIREDWe're partnering with Izzio Artisan Bakery, a fast-growing food manufacturer in Colorado, to find a Vice President of Plant Engineering who will play a critical role in building the engineering infrastructure needed to support the company's next stage of growth.Izzio is the #1 in-store bakery bread brand and the #1 sourdough brand, with products sold in grocery stores nationwide. They bake real sourdough using long fermentation and traditional artisan techniques. As Izzio continues to grow, this leader will help scale its craft with care, ensuring the equipment, technology, and engineering teams are positioned to support continued expansion.You're not inheriting a well-oiled machine. You're building one.This is a newly created executive leadership role within an organization making significant investments in automation, manufacturing capacity, and long-term growth. We're looking for a proven engineering executive who can build a strong, accountable engineering organization and turn the function into a competitive advantage.This isn't simply a maintenance leadership role.It's an opportunity to shape the engineering strategy, develop the team, and build the technical foundation that will support Izzio's future.The OpportunityAs Vice President of Plant Engineering, you'll lead the strategy and execution of Engineering, Maintenance, Reliability, Automation, and Technical Operations across multiple manufacturing facilities.You'll partner closely with Operations and executive leadership to improve equipment reliability, increase manufacturing efficiency, strengthen accountability, and build a high-performing technical organization capable of supporting continued growth.What You'll Tackle FirstImprove equipment reliability and reduce unplanned downtimeBuild a culture of accountability across the engineering organizationEvaluate the current structure and develop a high-performing engineering leadership teamStrengthen preventive maintenance and reliability programsSupport highly automated manufacturing operations while improving efficiency and performancePartner closely with Operations to position Engineering as a strategic business functionSupport capital investments, automation initiatives, and future manufacturing expansionWhat We're Looking ForWe're seeking a hands-on executive who combines strong technical expertise with exceptional leadership and the ability to build and develop teams.Ideal candidates will bring:Progressive engineering leadership experience within food manufacturingMulti-site manufacturing leadership experienceStrong expertise in Engineering, Maintenance, Reliability, and AutomationProven experience improving equipment uptime, operational performance, and manufacturing efficiencyExperience building, developing, and leading high-performing technical teamsExperience with capital projects, automation, and manufacturing expansionStrong understanding of operational KPIs, preventive maintenance, and reliability programsExecutive presence with the ability to influence and collaborate across Operations and senior leadershipA forward-thinking, entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to challenge traditional approachesWhy This Opportunity Stands OutNewly created executive leadership position with the opportunity to build and transform an engineering organizationJoin a nationally recognized, rapidly growing artisan bakery brandSignificant investment in advanced manufacturing automation and capacity expansionMulti-site executive leadership responsibilityOpportunity to develop the engineering team, processes, and infrastructure needed for long-term growthHighly visible role with a direct impact on Izzio's futureCompensation: $230,000–$300,000 base salary plus annual bonusLocation: Greater Denver, ColoradoRelocation: Competitive relocation package available