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Senior Strategic Project Manager
Smithfield Foods. Analyze data and draft implementation plans for production process optimization .
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in project management, engineering principles, and team leadership within the pork and packaged meat industry. Proficient in developing and executing project plans, budgets, and schedules while ensuring compliance with national codes and standards.
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Project Management SkillsTeam Management/Development ExperienceEngineering Principles KnowledgeProficient in AutoCADProficient in Microsoft Excel
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Hard Skills
Engineering PrinciplesProject SchedulingBudget DevelopmentCost EstimationRobotic and Controls KnowledgeContract AdministrationEngineering EconomicsImplementation PlanningData AnalysisScope Management
Soft Skills
Excellent Communication SkillsOrganizational PlanningTeamworkAnalytical ReasoningAdaptability
Tools & Technologies
AutoCADMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft WordMicrosoft Office Products
Industry Keywords
Food ProcessingMeat IndustryProduction Process OptimizationMulti-Million Dollar ProjectsNational Codes and Standards
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Analyze data and draft implementation plans for production process optimization
- Identify ways to maximize efficiencies by eliminating waste of valuable resources
- Design and develop technical projects for the pork and packaged meat industry
- Perform engineering assignments on complex and large projects
- Lead multiple project teams, providing direction and coaching
- Anticipate external business, vendor, and regulatory issues and proactively provide broad solutions
- Develop and execute overall project plans, including budget, schedule, communication, and risk management plans
- Monitor projects and implement corrective actions
- Develop accurate project budgets and cost estimates
- Execute projects with proactive budget control
- Develop realistic project schedules and monitor delivery
- Develop preliminary engineering designs
- Monitor project scope and prevent unnecessary scope creep
- Develop communication plans and proactively communicate potential issues and solutions
- Continuously improve robotic and controls knowledge to execute innovative solutions
- May supervise and lead Associate Engineers, Project Engineers, Senior Project Engineers, and Project Managers
- Interview, hire, train, assign, direct, appraise, reward, and discipline employees; address complaints and resolve problems
- Perform other duties as assigned
Requirements
What you’ll need- 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
- Project Management skills
- Contract Administration skills
- National codes and standards interpretation skills
- Previous experience managing multi-million dollar projects with large scopes, desirable
- Proficient in engineering economics
- Proficient in AutoCAD
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and other Microsoft Office products
- Excellent written and oral communication skills, organizational planning, teamwork, analytical reasoning, and adaptability
- Ability to work well with others in a 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
- Ability to perform essential duties satisfactorily, with reasonable accommodations available where needed
Benefits
Comp & perks- Relocation package available
- Equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity
- Reasonable accommodations available for individuals with disabilities