Senior Regional Engineering Manager

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Your Opportunity
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 performance management, build a diverse workforce, and introduce advanced leadership concepts to build an engaged and high performing workforce.
• Drives a culture that emphasizes workplace safety, a people first environment, open communication, empowerment, and recognition.

Qualifications
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, Engineering Management or related field and 8 year’s 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.
 

Supervisory Responsibilities
• Responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of their team.
• Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.
•  Responsibilities include supporting the interviewing and hiring of skilled trade employees and the training of these employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

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.