Your Opportunity as the Lead Engineer, Technical Services Organization (TSO) - Sweet Baked Snacks
Lead the plant Capital Projects Delivery Process and execute initiatives to drive our Company strategy. Ensure all phases are followed and executed timely and efficiently. Strong focus on continuous improvement mindset into sustainable practices. Drive cost effective resolutions across multidisciplinary teams to help maintain/grow our profit margins.
Location: Arkadelphia, AR or Emporia, KS manufacturing bakery
Work Arrangements:
- 100% on-site at either our Arkadelphia, AR or Emporia, KS bakery
- Travel - up to 15% (typically for Factory Acceptance Tests)
Reports To: Senior Manager, Project Engineering - Sweet Baked Snacks
In this role you will:
- Writes project charters and funding requests
- Ensures all phases of the Capital Project Delivery process such as Front-End Engineering and Start Up Management are followed, partnering with engineering firms where applicable
- Leads the development of project cost estimates and manages projects to meet the estimates 80% of the time
- Develops and manages project schedules to meet project objectives 95% of the time; this includes coordinating and monitoring schedule updates in conjunction with engineering, operations, and construction resources
- Establishes project practices and procedures including ones related to safety, quality, cost, and schedule
- Manages project changes and the decision-making process
- Drives resolution of key technical issues within the team; ensures all Smucker engineering and code requirements are met
- Understands the key project support systems like Marketplace and Spotfire and is able to utilize these to stay on track and move the project forward
- Clearly communicates project status, outages and watchouts as the primary link between the project team and upper management
- Understands key roles of Smucker employees and contractors and can mesh the two for a seamless project execution
- Can lead a multidisciplinary team of engineers, operation leaders, and technicians to successfully execute a project
- Works with operations and product development to determine internal customer needs
- Provides technical support to Project Managers in the areas of project controls, budget, and accounting systems
- Ensures that projects are documented in accordance with good engineering practices
- Help coach and develop Operational Process Engineers
The Right Role for You
We are bold, kind, strive to do the right thing, we play to win, and we believe in a strong community that thrives together. Our culture is rooted in our Basic Beliefs, and we believe in supporting every employee by meeting their physical, emotional, and financial needs.
What we are looking for:
Minimum Requirements:
- A Bachelor's of Engineering degree
- 5+ years of experience in project management, construction management, or operations leadership
- An understanding of the Capital Delivery Process
- Able to perform moderate activity including but not limited to, significant time spent on manufacturing floor and some physical work on equipment
- Ability to organize and prioritize actions to help meet plant objectives and long-term vision
- Display a high level of professional maturity, including the ability to appropriately protect, maintain and work with highly sensitive and confidential information
- Proven ability to work independently and as part of a team, including cross-functional groups
- Ability to coach and train others
Additional skills and experience that we think would make someone successful in this role:
- Previous experience in a food (pet, bakery, or confectionary) manufacturing environment
- Prior experience managing capital spend / budget of $10-$15 million or more
Learn more about working at Smucker:
- Helping our Employees Thrive
- Our Thriving Together Philosophy Supporting All Impacted by Our Business
- Our Continued Commitment to Ensuring a Workplace for All
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Retirement Support — Retirement programs are described as strong, with a company 401(k) match, immediate vesting in some materials, and access to an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. These elements contribute to a favorable view of total compensation value.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave for all parents and on-site childcare at key locations signal a family-forward approach. Additional supports such as adoption assistance and pet-related leave reinforce this emphasis.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid time off, seasonal compressed schedules, and flexibility options are highlighted across materials. The ability to start with substantial PTO and buy additional time enhances perceived time-off breadth.
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What We Do
Each generation of consumers leaves their mark on culture by establishing new expectations for food and the companies that make it. At The J.M. Smucker Co., it is our privilege to be at the heart of this dynamic with a portfolio that appeals to each generation of people and pets with products found in 90 percent of U.S. homes and countless restaurants. This includes a mix of iconic brands consumers have always loved such as Folgers®, Jif® and Milk-Bone® and new favorites like Café Bustelo®, Smucker’s® Uncrustables® and Rachael Ray® Nutrish®. By continuing to immerse ourselves in consumer and pet parent preferences for food, how it’s purchased and how the companies that make it should operate, we will maintain the important role we play in their lives. This will allow us to continue growing our business and the positive impact we have on all of those who count on us.
