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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Vice President, Technical Services - **Company:** Chobani - **Location:** Twin Falls County, ID, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Computerized Maintenance Management Systems, Health Information Management, Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA), Knowledge Management, SAP Plant Maintenance, Mttr, Yield Optimization - **Published:** August 16, 2026 - **Apply:** https://diversityjobs.com/main/sendform/8/8/28176/1/17972967?backUrl=%2Fcareer%2F17972967%2FVice-President-Technical-Services-Idaho-Twin-Falls ## About the Role * Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical, Food, or Industrial Engineering (or related discipline). * 15+ years of progressive engineering leadership experience in food, beverage, dairy, or CPG manufacturing; with at least 5 years in a leadership role. * Demonstrated expertise across following disciplines: maintenance/reliability automation/controls, and engineering. * Proven track record of leading large, cross-functional engineering organizations and managing multi-million-dollar CapEx portfolios. * Deep knowledge of food safety and regulatory requirements: FDA, USDA, HACCP, PMO, SQF, and GMP standards. * Experience with CMMS platforms (SAP PM, Maximo, or equivalent), SCADA/PLC systems, and advanced process controls. * Strong business acumen; able to translate technical strategy into compelling executive communications and business cases. * Exceptional leadership, communication, and influencing skills - proven ability to build and develop high-performing teams and foster a culture of accountability and continuous improvement. ## Description The Vice President of Plant Engineering is a senior technical executive responsible for leading plant engineering disciplines at Chobani's Twin Falls manufacturing campus. This leader will own and drive the strategy, execution, and continuous improvement across core maintenance & engineering functions. The VP will serve as the senior engineering partner to plant operations, championing a culture of operational excellence, innovation, food safety, and sustainable manufacturing. This is a high-visibility role with direct impact on plant performance, capital allocation, and Chobani's long-term growth agenda. Responsibilities Strategic & Executive Leadership * Serve as the senior engineering voice on the Twin Falls leadership team; align engineering priorities with Operations, Supply Chain, Quality, and EHS. * Develop and execute a multi-year engineering roadmap spanning CapEx, technology adoption, reliability, and workforce development. * Lead, mentor, and develop engineering managers and frontline technical staff; build bench strength and succession plans across disciplines. * Own the site capital budget; develop business cases, manage spend, and report ROI to senior leadership and the C-suite. * Drive a culture of safety, food safety, continuous improvement, and accountability aligned with Chobani's values. * Partner with VP of Manufacturing, R&D, Quality, Supply Chain, and Sustainability on new product launches, capacity expansions, and plant modernization. Maintenance & Reliability * Establish a best-in-class Reliability-Centered Maintenance (RCM) program; drive the transition from reactive to predictive/preventive maintenance. * Implement and optimize a CMMS to maximize asset uptime, extend equipment life, and reduce unplanned downtime. * Define and track KPIs (OEE, MTBF, MTTR, PM compliance); establish dashboards and accountability structures for continuous improvement. * Lead root cause analysis and corrective action for major equipment failures; maintain asset criticality rankings with operations. * Oversee spare parts strategy, storeroom management, and vendor/contractor relationships to optimize cost and responsiveness. * Ensure all maintenance activities comply with FDA, USDA, PMO, OSHA, and Chobani's internal food safety and GMP standards. Automation & Controls Engineering * Own and advance the plant's automation strategy across PLCs, SCADA, HMIs, robotics, and advanced process controls. * Identify and prioritize automation opportunities to reduce manual labor, improve consistency, increase throughput, and enhance food safety traceability. * Develop and govern automation standards, programming guidelines, and change management protocols ensuring system stability and cybersecurity compliance. * Partner with OEM vendors, system integrators, and IT/OT teams to deploy, validate, and support automation technologies. * Build internal automation capability through structured training, career pathing, and knowledge management. * Evaluate and pilot Industry 4.0, IoT, and AI-enabled manufacturing technologies that drive competitive advantage. Engineering & Plant Support * Align capital plans and improvement priorities across all technical disciplines within Twin Falls. * Partner with cross-functional teams on new product scale-up, technology transfers, process validation, and plant trials to ensure manufacturing readiness. * Champion Lean, Six Sigma, and CI methodologies; sponsor high-impact improvement projects across the engineering organization. * Ensure compliance with FDA 21 CFR, PMO, HACCP, and SQF standards across all manufacturing systems. * Drive process optimization efforts in yield improvement, waste reduction, energy efficiency, and product quality. ## Related Videos - [Remote Driving on Plant Grounds with State-of-the-Art Cloud Technologies](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/251-remote-driving-on-plant-grounds-with-state-of-the-art-cloud-technologies) - [Quantum Tech: Preparing for the Next Leap](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1693-quantum-tech-preparing-for-the-next-leap) - [What Developers Get Wrong About Application Quality](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/233-what-developers-get-wrong-about-application-quality) - [Same Tower, New Confusion: The Tower of Babel 2.0](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100101-same-tower-new-confusion-the-tower-of-babel-2-0) - [Inside Mercedes-Benz: How CIO Katrin Lehmann is Empowering 5,000 Developers and Driving Digital Change](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1360-inside-mercedes-benz-how-cio-katrin-lehmann-is-empowering-5-000-developers-and-driving-digital-change) - [Introducing the W3C Web Sustainability Guidelines](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/991-introducing-the-w3c-web-sustainability-guidelines) ## Related Articles - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [From developer to manager – what does it take to become an engineering manager?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/42-from-developer-to-manager-what-does-it-take-to-become-an-engineering-manager) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Coffee with Developers - Maria Apazoglou - Making AI understandable for all in production](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/475-coffee-with-developers-maria-apazoglou-making-ai-understandable-for-all-in-production) - [Software Developer Salary in Switzerland [2023]](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/215-software-developer-salary-in-switzerland-2023) - [Should Tech Managers Be Developers First? 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