Strategic Project Manager
Company: Smithfield Foods
Location: Louisville
Posted on: May 3, 2024
Job Description:
If you are currently employed at Smithfield, please log into
Workday and submit your application through the Jobs Hub.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 OpportunityAs 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 Strategic 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 Strategic Project Manager uses their experience and knowledge
to interpret threats and trends to pro-actively develop solutions.*
Competitive Pay* Annual Bonus Earning Potential* Comprehensive
Health Insurance, Retirement Benefits and More* Education benefit
available to full and part time Smithfield team members on their
first day of employment.* Open to moving? We will help! Ask about
our Relocation Assistance packages!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.
- Focus on execution ROI projects developed / standardized by the
Automation team. Projects will include automation and new
technology.
- New Key Strategic and Growth projects that provide high return
to the company.
- Lead complicated projects typically more than $5.0mm +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.QualificationsTo 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 DemandsThe 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$114,500.00 -
$171,500.00
Keywords: Smithfield Foods, Lexington , Strategic Project Manager, Executive , Louisville, Kentucky
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