Senior Project Engineering Manager

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A great job-and a great future-awaits you at Smithfield Foods. We are an American food company with a leading position in packaged meats and fresh pork products. We’re looking for motivated people who want to join our team and grow lasting and meaningful careers with us. Apply Now!

THE VALUE YOU'LL BRING:

As a key member of our Engineering team, you’ll dive into data analysis and craft dynamic plans to optimize production processes, driving efficiency and eliminating waste that impacts our bottom line. Your efforts will directly influence the manufacturing of industry-leading brands like Smithfield, Eckrich, Nathan’s Famous, and more, helping us deliver high-quality products that meet the evolving needs of our customers and consumers nationwide.

As a Senior Project Engineering Manager, you’ll apply cutting-edge science and engineering principles to lead the development of complex, large-scale technical projects in the pork and packaged meat industry. You’ll take charge of high-stakes assignments, tackling the toughest engineering challenges and becoming the go-to expert in project management. In this role, you’ll guide multiple teams, offering direction, coaching, and strategic insight to ensure every project hits its mark. You’ll anticipate external business, vendor, and regulatory hurdles, proactively crafting innovative solutions to keep projects on track and driving success across the board.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

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.

• Project Management: You'll develop and execute the overall project to ensure success through team development, multiple plans (budget, schedule, communication, risk management, etc.), and necessary monitoring with corrective action.

• Budget: You'll develop the overall budget through thorough good engineering practices to ensure an accurate cost estimate to enable the organization to make a well-informed decision. You'll also execute the project with pro-active budget control ensuring that each sub-team manages their budgets.

• Schedule: Develops the overall schedule with good engineering practices to provide a realistic schedule. Monitors the schedule and proactively scans the internal and external situation to ensure the project is delivered as specified.

• Scope: Develops the preliminary engineering designs to meet the stated need of the project. You'll monitor the scope, maintaining the original project scope preventing unnecessary scope creep while keeping the leadership actively informed of any necessary changes.

• Leadership: May lead multiple teams responsible for sections of the project. Develops and executes management routines to provide oversight and guidance to ensure each team and project section is successful.

• Communication: Develops communication plans to ensure that the organization is actively engaged and always aware of the status of the project. Pro-actively communicates potential issues with the recommended solution in advance of it becoming a problem.

• People Management: Drives a positive employee experience through leadership by way of employee development and coaching.

WHAT WE'RE SEEKING:

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 or related field and 8+ years of relevant experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience, required.

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

• Ability to apply sound engineering principles to operational and design issues.

• Knowledge of installation and construction project scheduling.

• Must possess Project Management skills; Contract Administration skills; National codes and standards interpretation skills.

• Proficient in engineering economics.

• Proficient in AutoCAD.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

• Energized by collaboration through travel to other locations. (50% of the time).

OTHER SKILLS THAT MAKE YOU STAND OUT:

• Knowledge of engineering principles and techniques related to food processing and the meat industry, preferred.

• Previous experience in the management of multi-million-dollar projects with large scopes, desirable.

• Excellent written and oral communication skills, organizational planning, teamwork, analytical reasoning, and adaptability.

• 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.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• The majority of the time is spent in an office setting outside of the production plant. The plant environment will include wet or humid conditions (non-weather related), extreme cold and heat (non-weather related), working near moving mechanical parts, exposure to fumes or airborne particles, and chemicals.

• Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate but can be loud when in the production area.

EEO 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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