Your Opportunity as the Lead Engineer, Technical Services Organization (TSO) - Sweet Baked Snacks

Lead the plant Capital Projects Delivery Process and execute initiatives to drive our Company strategy.  Ensure all phases are followed and executed timely and efficiently.  Strong focus on continuous improvement mindset into sustainable practices.  Drive cost effective resolutions across multidisciplinary teams to help maintain/grow our profit margins.

Location: Arkadelphia, AR or Emporia, KS manufacturing bakery

Work Arrangements:

Travel - up to 15% (typically for Factory Acceptance Tests)

Reports To: Senior Manager, Project Engineering - Sweet Baked Snacks

In this role you will:   

Writes project charters and funding requestsEnsures all phases of the Capital Project Delivery process such as Front-End Engineering and Start Up Management are followed, partnering with engineering firms where applicableLeads the development of project cost estimates and manages projects to meet the estimates 80% of the timeDevelops and manages project schedules to meet project objectives 95% of the time; this includes coordinating and monitoring schedule updates in conjunction with engineering, operations, and construction resourcesEstablishes project practices and procedures including ones related to safety, quality, cost, and scheduleManages project changes and the decision-making processDrives resolution of key technical issues within the team; ensures all Smucker engineering and code requirements are metUnderstands the key project support systems like Marketplace and Spotfire and is able to utilize these to stay on track and move the project forwardClearly communicates project status, outages and watchouts as the primary link between the project team and upper managementUnderstands key roles of Smucker employees and contractors and can mesh the two for a seamless project executionCan lead a multidisciplinary team of engineers, operation leaders, and technicians to successfully execute a projectWorks with operations and product development to determine internal customer needsProvides technical support to Project Managers in the areas of project controls, budget, and accounting systemsEnsures that projects are documented in accordance with good engineering practicesHelp coach and develop Operational Process Engineers

The Right Role for You 

We are bold, kind, strive to do the right thing, we play to win, and we believe in a strong community that thrives together. Our culture is rooted in our Basic Beliefs, and we believe in supporting every employee by meeting their physical, emotional, and financial needs. 

What we are looking for:  

Minimum Requirements: 

A Bachelor's of Engineering degree5+ years of experience in project management, construction management, or operations leadershipAn understanding of the Capital Delivery ProcessAble to perform moderate activity including but not limited to, significant time spent on manufacturing floor and some physical work on equipmentAbility to organize and prioritize actions to help meet plant objectives and long-term visionDisplay a high level of professional maturity, including the ability to appropriately protect, maintain and work with highly sensitive and confidential informationProven ability to work independently and as part of a team, including cross-functional groups Ability to coach and train others

Additional skills and experience that we think would make someone successful in this role:  

Previous experience in a food (pet, bakery, or confectionary) manufacturing environmentPrior experience managing capital spend / budget of $10-$15 million or more

Learn more about working at Smucker:  

Our Total Rewards Benefits Program  Our Thriving Together Philosophy Supporting All Impacted by Our Business Our Continued Progress on Inclusion, Diversity and Equity  

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