Senior Regional Engineering Manager

November 8

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Bacon • BBQ • Breakfast Sausage • Smoked Sausage • Dry Sausage

10,000+ employees

Founded 1936

🌾 Agriculture

Description

• Develop operational strategies and executional excellence. • Provides technical guidance and ensures sound engineering procedures, effective upkeep of facilities & equipment, and maintains organizational standards. • Develop strategy and plans to address the predominate M&E challenges at assigned locations. • Reviews the plants M&E organizational structure relative to standard, as well as the skill/knowledge level within the existing structure; guides the required people development process to close gaps. • Presents strong leadership in executing cross functional teamwork and developing mutual trust and credibility. • Well-developed understanding of meat plant equipment/processes and the M&E processes required to sustain a high performing production operation. • Directly responsible for leadership of engineering resources across the organization and in assigned plants to ensure optimal plant performance. • Manage direct reports from a variety of Engineering disciplines. • Manage Annual Capital budget up to $50mm. • Liaise with Plant Operations and Maintenance leadership to identify opportunities and strategies to improve operational performance. • Provide clarity in engineering standards, drive performance based on process, and scheduling of resources. • Develop a culture of improvement within M&E departments and organize, execute on cost savings opportunities.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university in Engineering, Engineering Management or related field and 8 years related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience, required. • 2+ years’ demonstrated experience in team management/development or project leadership is required • Knowledge of different pork products and the Meat Industry, preferred. • Manufacturing experience in a union environment, required • Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel and Word, and SAP. • Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills. • Capable of communicating and expressing ideas clearly and concisely, in both written and oral formats. • Written and oral communication skills, organizational planning, teamwork, analytical reasoning, and adaptability. • Ability to communicate technical ideas to a non-technical audience effectively. • Ability to work well with others in fast paced, dynamic environment. • Ability to be respectful, approachable and team oriented while building strong working relationships and a positive work environment. • Must be able to travel 75% of the time.

Benefits

• Competitive Pay • Annual Bonus Earning Potential • Comprehensive Health Insurance, Retirement Benefits and More • Education benefit available to full and part time Smithfield team members on their first day of employment. • Relocation Assistance packages! • Opportunities for career growth, professional development, and tuition assistance.