Project Engineering Manager
Company: Smithfield Foods
Location: Smithfield
Posted on: May 3, 2024
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Job Description:
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job-and a great future-awaits you at Smithfield Foods. We're an $18
billion U.S. food company with nearly 60,000 employees worldwide.
We're looking for motivated people who want to join our team and
grow lasting and meaningful careers with us. Join our family today.
Apply Now!Your Opportunity As part of our Engineering team, you
would analyze data, draft implementation plans for production
process optimization. Seeking out ways to maximize efficiencies by
eliminating the waste of valuable resources that directly impact
our overall operating costs. You are instrumental to the
manufacturing of Smithfield, Eckrich, Nathan's Famous, and our
other product brands, to meet the needs of our customers and
consumers. The Project Manager applies theories and principles of
science and mathematics to design and develop technical projects
for the pork and packaged meat industry. They perform engineering
assignments on large and complex projects generally leading a team
of junior engineers. The role works independently with guidance
only on the most complex situations. The Project Manager uses their
experience and knowledge to interpret threats and trends to
pro-actively develop solutions. Our team members receive
industry-competitive salaries and are eligible for great benefits
packages:
Competitive PayAnnual Bonus Earning PotentialComprehensive Health
Insurance, Retirement Benefits and MoreEducation benefit available
to full and part time Smithfield team members on their first day of
employment.In addition, we offer opportunities for career growth,
professional development, and tuition assistance.Core
Responsibilities Design Work Develops preliminary engineering
designs and engineering and material specifications.Develops
project cost estimates.Performs design work including researching
data, conducting feasibility, and economic studies.Determines
design criteria in accordance with required standards and codes for
assigned projects.Performs validation of field work and transfers
completed projects into as-built drawings.Reviews and checks
engineering projects submitted by plants for completeness,
accuracy, and soundness of applied engineering principles.Manages
execution of projects by providing direction to equipment vendors
and contractors.Manages project installation schedules by
coordinating project activities with plant personnel, vendors and
contractors.Aligns with management and engineering staff to
implement plans and recommendations. Design Implementation
Coordinates and provides direction to equipment vendors to plan
layouts, meet utilities requirements, and maintain installation
schedules.Reviews consultants' submitted work products and
recommends adjustments as appropriate.Maintains documentation on
equipment manuals, mechanical/electrical drawings, parts lists,
specifications, and vendor/service contact information. Reports and
Proposals Conducts engineering planning, design and operational
reviews in pre-project studies.Determines scope of work, prepares
requests for proposals, and evaluates proposals.Submits reports to
management by established deadlines. Review of Bids and Project
Preparation Is responsible for contract administration including
review of bid packages.Prepares project documents including
justifications, budget analyses, calculations, plans, and
schedules.Monitors installations and ensures proposal
specifications and budgets are met.Manages budget activities as
assigned.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. 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,
or related field and 5+ years of relevant experience; or equivalent
combination of education and experience, required.Minimum of 2+
years' experience in a position of leadership to include team
development and management, required.Knowledge of engineering
principles and techniques related to food processing and the meat
industry, preferred.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. Previous experience in the
management of multi-million dollar projects with large scopes,
desirable.Proficient in engineering economics.Proficient in
AutoCAD.Proficient in Microsoft Excel spreadsheet software and Word
processing software, other Microsoft Office products.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.Travel is
required with extended overnight stays.Work Environment & Physical
Demands The work environment characteristics and physical demands
described here are representative of those an employee may
encounter while performing the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with
disabilities to perform the essential functions. 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.Specific vision abilities required include close vision,
distance vision and ability to adjust focus.Frequently required to
sit, use hands, and talk or hear.Supervisory Responsibilities This
position may lead a team of engineers and will provide training and
guidance to Associate Engineers, Project Engineers, and Senior
Project Engineers.Carries out supervisory responsibilities in
accordance with the organization's policies and applicable
laws.Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training
employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising
performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing
complaints and resolving problems.EEO/AA InformationSmithfield 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.Salary Range$104,000.00 -
$155,750.00
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