Senior Automation Project Manager
Company: Smithfield Foods
Location: Smithfield
Posted on: April 18, 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
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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 Senior 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 the most complex and large projects. They are a
recognized internal expert in project management and are considered
a subject matter expert, solving unique and complex problems. The
role leads multiple teams on projects providing direction and
coaching to ensure a successful result. The Senior Project Manager
anticipates external business, vendor and regulatory issues and
proactively provides broad solutions. Core Responsibilities Project
Management Develops and executes the overall project to insure
success through team development, multiple plans (budget, schedule,
communication, risk management, etc), and necessary monitoring with
corrective action. Budget Develops the overall budget through
thorough good engineering practices to insure an accurate cost
estimate to enable the organization to make a well-informed
decision.Executes the project with pro-active budget control
insuring 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 insure the project is
delivered as specified. Scope Develops the preliminary engineering
designs to meet the stated need of the project.Monitors 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.Continuously improves upon robotic
and controls knowledge to execute innovative solutions.
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.The above
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 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.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 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.Supervisory Responsibilities This
position may have supervisory responsibilities and lead Associate
Engineers, Project Engineers, Senior Project Engineers, and Project
Managers.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.Salary RangeEEO/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
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