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The position summary states the general nature and purpose of the job. Overall accountabilities are defined in this section.
The Sr. Regional Engineering Manager will develop operational strategies and executional excellence. 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 teamwork and developing mutual trust and credibility.
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.
Core Responsibilities
The below 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.
* Directly responsible for leadership of engineering resources across the organization and in assigned plants to ensure optimal plant performance. Covers Project Engineering team members and projects across multiple facilities.
* Manage direct reports from a variety of Engineering disciplines (i.e. Reliability, Project, etc.)
* Manage Annual Capital budget up to $50mm.
* Liaises with Plant Operations and Maintenance leadership to identify areas of opportunities and strategies to improve operational performance using both internal and external resources.
* Provide clarity in engineering standards, drive performance based on process, and scheduling of resources.
* 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.
* Prioritize, guide, and participate as needed in; equipment comparison tests, FAT's/SAT's for new equipment, equipment and facilities master plans, Capital/Expense Budget plans and research of new equipment opportunities
* 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 Infrastructure Group.
* 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
* 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
Employee Development
* Leads teams of highly productive and motivated Engineers and provides them with leadership and direction to design, develop, and execute business objectives and successfully deliver innovative and competitive solutions on time.
* Partners with Human Resources to deploy leadership development opportunities, drive... For full info follow application link.
Smithfield is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action (EEO/AA) Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with disability, or any other protected group status or non-job related characteristic as directed by law.
