Automation Project Manager
Company: Smithfield Foods
Location: Cudahy
Posted on: May 5, 2024
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Job Description:
A great 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. ---
Competitive Pay: $94,000- $157,000 annually ---
Annual Bonus Earning Potential ---
Comprehensive Health Insurance, Retirement Benefits and More
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Education 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.Continuously improves upon robotic and controls
knowledge to execute innovative solutions 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.IndSPR T3-M&EEEO/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.
Keywords: Smithfield Foods, Appleton , Automation Project Manager, Executive , Cudahy, Wisconsin
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