The Complex Engineer will be responsible for managing engineering activities at six (6) complex locations (2-Hatcheries, 1-Feed Mill, 1-Processing Plant, 1-Debone Plant and 1-Prepared Foods/DC Plant). The engineering activities include supporting operations management to promote continuous improvements within the complex.
- Design and develop improvement opportunities working with management teams and outside resources to explore opportunities for process improvements.
- Function as the project manager for assigned projects managing scope, schedule and budget.
- Communicate effectively to all levels of management.
- All other relevant duties to the job.
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering is preferred with 10+ years of experience in industry related roles.
- 5+ years of work experience (prefer Food Industry related with Poultry emphasis).
- Must have experience with managing projects with multiple internal and external professional teams.
- Ability to recognize continuous improvement projects and develop found opportunities into projects (Six Sigma Green Belt preferred).
- Excellent communication skills both verbal and written.
- Comfortable with speaking to large groups of people and leading project teams.
- Excellent computer skills (MS Outlook, Power Point, Word, Excel and Access).
- Excellent CAD skills (AutoCAD, Revit and 3D).
- Travel will be required along with working weekends and overnight as needed.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering
- 10+ years of industry-related experience
- 5+ years of work experience (prefer Food Industry with Poultry emphasis)
- Experience managing projects with multiple internal and external professional teams
- Ability to recognize continuous improvement projects and develop opportunities into projects
- Six Sigma Green Belt
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Comfortable speaking to large groups and leading project teams
- Excellent computer skills (MS Outlook, PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Access)
- Excellent CAD skills (AutoCAD, Revit, 3D)
- Travel required along with working weekends and overnight as needed
What We Do
Koch Foods is a leading food company and one of the largest vertically integrated poultry processors in the United States. As a privately-held entity, the company specializes in the processing and distribution of fresh and frozen chicken products. They are focused on innovation and continuous improvement to deliver high-quality, flavorful chicken products to their customers throughout the country.
