Production Engineering Manager

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The position summary states the general nature and purpose of the job. Overall accountabilities are defined in this section.

The Production Engineering Manager will develop operational strategies and executional excellence. The Production Engineering Manager provides technical guidance and ensures sound engineering procedures, effective upkeep of facilities & equipment, and maintains organizational standards. Develops strategy and plans to address the predominate M&E challenges at the assigned locations including the underlying causes of those challenges. Reviews the plants M&E organizational structure relative to standard, as well as the skill/knowledge level within the existing structure; then guides the required people development process to close gaps. Presents strong leadership in executing cross functional team work and developing mutual trust and credibility. The Production Engineering Manager will have a well-developed understanding of meat plant equipment/processes and the Maintenance & Engineering (M&E) processes required to sustain a high performing production operation. This knowledge and experience enable the effective leadership and influence required to improve an M&E organization within a plant team; including directing lower level engineers, effectively working with peers, and influencing the optimal technical decisions by plant management.

* 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.

* Open to moving? We will help! Ask about our Relocation Assistance packages!

• Provide technical and professional leadership by developing, planning, and implementing production technologies and other technical improvements

• Aid in evaluating new business and line extensions

• Lead the evaluation and identification of gaps & improvement opportunities with the M&E process at multiple plants

• Ensure assigned plants execute the standard M&R budget/plan/execution process and address gaps as required

• Ensures the proper availability of expertise in complex plant equipment & troubleshooting capability to effectively manage major outage situations

• Develop a culture of improvement within M&E departments; that routinely researches, identifies, & proposes cost savings opportunities and then effectively organizes and executes on those opportunities

• Participate in the development of programs, policies and practices to produce safe quality foods that meet regulatory and company requirements

• Develop an assessment process to ensure M&E programs, policies and procedures remain up-to-date for Federal, State, and Local engineering codes and regulations

• Refine and improve the Engineering Excellence assessment process to ensure it stays relevant, continually improves, and remains a priority for M&E members.

• Ensure priority projects and capital/expense plans are managed and key projects are properly prioritized and resourced.

• Guide the development and documentation of standard "best in class" equipment for Smithfield processes through technology investigation, testing and known performance - Coordinate and lead across the organization a common approach to executing a strong routine M&E process thru effective communications and shared mission with the Maintenance Reliability Managers

• Prioritize, guide, and participate as needed in; equipment comparison tests, FAT's/SAT's for new equipment, and research of new equipment opportunities

• Prioritize, guide, and participate as needed in the development and execution of equipment & facilities Master Plans & Capital/Expense Budget Plans.

• Prioritize, guide, and participate as needed in effective execution of plant utilities and process discipline for managing/maintaining those assets thru routine interaction with the Central Engineering Infrastructure Group.

• Prioritize and ensure the proper level and quality of M&E training, documentation and SOPs are in place and being executed

• Using data extract and compile the business case, communicate and obtain support/resources to solve complex problems or advance major opportunities

• Coordinate resources and alignment as needed for significant quality issues including aligning cross-functional teams to resolve issue and transfer that learning across the organization

• Leadership role in aligning technical aspects with Operations, Safety, and Quality Assurance stakeholders to improve the efficiency, output, quality of products and safety of operations

• Production Engineer Manager leads the resources to ensure company Quality, Food Safety & Safety Systems are executed in all engineering activities including; equipment/process design, operation, changes/improvements, and repair/maintenance

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. May perform other duties as assigned.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university in Engineering, Business, or related field and 5 years of relevant experience in Engineering management; or equivalent combination of education and experience, required.

• 2 years of demonstrated experience in team management/development or project leadership is required.

• Knowledge of different pork products and the Meat Industry, preferred.

• 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.

EEO/AA Information

Smithfield is an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, gender identity, protected veterans status, status as a disabled individual or any other protected group status or non-job characteristic as directed by law.

If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment selection process, please call us at 757-357-1595.

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