Project Manager at Seaboard Triumph Foods

Sioux City, Iowa, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

19 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

19 Jan, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Project Management, Engineering, Process Improvement, Team Leadership, Communication, Collaboration, Safety Management, CAPEX Management, Lean Six Sigma, Maintenance Management, Problem Solving, Data Analysis, Training and Development, Budgeting, Quality Assurance, Food Manufacturing, Technical Writing

Industry

Food and Beverage Manufacturing

Description

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: This list is not intended to be all-inclusive and other duties may be assigned. * Engineer, develop and providing support to a complex large industrial food processing facility. * Solve all engineering needs to including working with contractors and internal staff to improve process flow and meet critical deadlines. * Conduct research on high-priority operational needs. * Support VP, GM in overseeing the Capital Expenditure (CAPEX) funds as approved by the BOD. Assist with the planning, directing, and supervision of these approved projects. * Ascertain the scope of engineering projects, including design, RFP, bids, schedule, implementation, and close outs. * Write appropriation requests/business cases for CAPEX to include ROI, Environmental impact, and Utilities usage while applying Lean Six Sigma methodology. * Provide staff assistance to the Director of Maintenance; prepare and present reports and other necessary correspondences. * Collaborate with the leadership team, providing input for strategic direction and business planning. * Responsible for overseeing Management of Change requests for modification, additions and/or removal of equipment. * Lead a design team in the conduct and completion of complex engineering projects; serve as project manager for assigned complex and major engineering projects. * Draft LOTO procedures for new and existing equipment. * Participate as a key stakeholder in selection, on-boarding, training, and development of team members engaging in all levels of maintenance activity to include developing a structure for equipment maintenance and a staff that can effectively manage the equipment. * Create and foster a culture that promotes safety as a top priority, ensure employees are trained on an on-going basis and in compliance with company regulations to ensure work is completed in a safe manner and to avoid work related accidents; ensure high levels of engagement from all levels of employees within the facility through positive and effective employee relations. * Develop a high performing team driven by solid talent identification, development and succession planning which will support expansion. * Build and maintain collaborative, team-oriented relationships with other functional leaders such as Quality Assurance, Environmental Health and Safety, and Operations to optimize production capabilities. * Interview, hire, evaluate performance, promote, and give recognition and administer disciplinary action for employees. * Foster an environment of continuous process improvement to drive efficiency, increased accuracy, and stronger decision making. * Consult with operations personnel to maximize efficiencies of equipment to improve processing and quality of products. * Establishing and implementing short and long-range organizational goals, objectives, policies, and operating procedures including performance expectation and evaluations of subordinate personnel. * Serve as the onsite Manager, for non-operational days, to include supervision of the plant’s duties and responsibilities. Serve in the absence of the Plant Engineer, as needed. * Oversee Facility Maintenance and Projects Teams. QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the work environment, knowledge, skill, and/or ability required or preferred. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: A bachelor’s degree in engineering and/or 5-7 years of progressively responsible positions in manufacturing, including supervisory experience. Experience in food manufacturing desired. CAPEX/AutoCAD experience a plus. Must have sufficient experience to be comfortable making decisions and recommendations to executive team. Well-developed management skills utilizing sound management principles in leading a large team of employees. COMMUNICATION SKILLS: Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, and/or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports and business correspondence. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from management, and employees. Must have the ability to influence and persuade others. LANGUAGE SKILLS: Ability to read and interpret documents in the English language such as safety files, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Must be able to effectively communicate with the USDA, customers, sales, production, and management personnel. Bilingual skills a plus. MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: Ability to apply mathematical applications to practical situations. REASONING ABILITY: Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical, diagram, written and/or verbal form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables. OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Strong personal computer skills and understanding of operational metrics and reports required; MP2 CMMS desired; CAD experience a plus. MPS/SFK equipment understanding, both mechanically and electrically strongly desired. SQF/HACCP certification preferred. Must hold a valid driver's license due to regular business travel. MISSION, VISION, & VALUES: Must believe and lead STF’s MISSION of producing quality port products, igniting the passion and growth of our team members, helping our community thrive, and making our business prosperous. Remembering that together we will achieve more by working safely and cultivating an inclusive and empowering environment. Must believe and fully engage in STF’s VISION of being a place where we all belong, working as one, to build out future. Must live STF’s VALUES in all decisions, behaviors, and interactions, which include- SAFETY- Be committed to the safety and welfare of all employees through prevention, education, and awareness, with the ultimate goal of eliminating workplace accidents. QUALITY- Our customers and families depend on us to provide a safe, quality product, by maintaining the highest food safety standards and desired customer specifications. Must take pride in the products we produce and serve. DIVERSITY- We embrace diversity of identity, experience, and thought, and actively strive for inclusive behaviors across our company and our work. By promoting these values, we aim to create a positive work experience that encourage a sense of belonging. COMMUNITY- Be a positive representative of STF in our community while supporting the organizations who work for the betterment of Siouxland. SUSTAINABILITY- Be a steward of the earth by managing our environmental footprint. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be required to move about the facility. The employee is required to sit; use hands to finger; handle; or feel/hold objects; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; speak; hear taste and smell. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 40 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Individual must be able to effectively work in a normal production environment where temperatures and noise levels may vary, including climate extremes and a loud work environment. Generally, the incumbent may stand and walk for extended periods of time and also must be able to sit and use a computer for extended periods of time.

Responsibilities

The Project Manager will engineer and develop support for a large industrial food processing facility, overseeing engineering projects and collaborating with leadership on strategic direction. They will also manage CAPEX funds and ensure compliance with safety and operational standards.