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About the Role

As a Senior Regional Engineering Manager, you will lead the development of operational strategies and drive excellence across multiple locations. You will provide expert technical guidance, optimize maintenance and engineering processes, and tackle key challenges to elevate plant performance. By closing skill gaps and fostering strong cross-functional relationships, you will empower your team to succeed. Your extensive expertise in fresh and packaged meat manufacturing equipment and maintenance & engineering processes will be a driving force in sustaining high-performance operations. You will influence key decisions, lead lower-level engineers, collaborate seamlessly with peers, and ensure plant management is equipped with the right technical insights to maintain peak operational success. Your strategic vision and leadership will be the catalyst for transforming the M&E landscape and driving consistent improvement.

Responsibilities

Lead engineering team members to cover multiple plants ensuring optimal plant performance.
Oversee Project Engineering teams and projects at all locations.
Manage direct reports from diverse engineering disciplines.
Ensure priority projects and capital/expense plans are effectively managed and properly resourced.
Guide and participate in equipment comparison tests, FAT’s/SAT’s, master plans, and research of new equipment opportunities.
Oversee the effective execution of plant utilities and process discipline by collaborating with the Infrastructure Group.
Manage an Annual Capital Budget of up to $50mm, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and resource optimization.
Partner with Plant Operations and Maintenance leadership to identify opportunities and implement strategies that boost operational performance.
Lead the evaluation and identification of M&E process gaps across multiple plants, driving continuous improvement initiatives.
Develop and maintain a culture of improvement within M&E departments, focusing on cost savings and process optimization.
Lead the refinement and enhancement of the Engineering Excellence assessment process.
Provide technical leadership, overseeing the development and implementation of production technologies and technical improvements.
Ensure plant teams have the expertise and troubleshooting capabilities to effectively handle major outages and complex equipment issues.
Drive clarity in engineering standards and resource scheduling, aligning performance with established processes.
Develop and implement programs, policies, and practices to ensure safe, high-quality food production that meets regulatory and company standards.
Ensure compliance with Federal, State, and Local engineering codes and regulations by keeping M&E programs, policies, and procedures up-to-date.
Lead and execute cross-functional teams to resolve quality issues and transfer knowledge across the organization.
Lead, inspire, and develop high-performing engineering teams, providing clear direction to achieve business objectives and innovative solutions.
Partner with HR to deploy leadership development opportunities, drive performance management, and build a diverse, engaged workforce.
Foster a culture focused on workplace safety, open communication, empowerment, and employee recognition.
Support interviewing and hiring of skilled trade employees and their training.
Plan, assign, and direct work.
Address complaints and resolve problems.

Requirements

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.
2+ years of demonstrated experience in team management/development or project leadership.
Ability to apply sound engineering principles to operational and design issues.
Must possess Project Management skills.
Must possess Contract Administration skills.
Must possess National codes and standards interpretation skills.
Proficient in engineering economics.
Proficient in AutoCAD.
Proficient in Microsoft Office suite.
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.

Skills

Fresh and packaged meat manufacturing equipment
Maintenance & engineering processes
Project Management
Contract Administration
National codes and standards interpretation
Engineering economics
AutoCAD
Microsoft Office suite
Engineering principles and techniques related to food processing and the meat industry
Management of multi-million dollar projects with large scopes
Written communication skills
Oral communication skills
Organizational planning
Teamwork
Analytical reasoning
Adaptability

Location

Multiple locations

Work Type

Full-time
Hybrid

Experience Level

Senior
8+ years of relevant experience
2+ years of demonstrated experience in team management/development or project leadership

Education Level

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or related field

Salary/Compensations

$120,000 - $162,500 annually

Benefits

Relocation Package Available

About the Company

Smithfield is a company that's sustainably feeding people around the world, producing good food the right way with respect for our people, animals, communities and planet.
Opportunities across locations and functions.
Culture grounded in our Core Four values - gratitude, communication, respect and accountability.
Strong commitment to learning, collaboration, and innovation.
Offers challenging and rewarding careers where you can grow, contribute and make a real impact.

Equal Opportunity

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.