Associate Director, Site Engineering

campbellsoup; Kentucky; On-site; USD 154,000 - 211,000; Full time

Job summary

Campbell's is seeking an Engineering Manager to drive the plant's technology strategy and capital projects. You will lead a team of engineers, coordinate with across functions, and ensure safety and regulatory compliance while delivering cost and efficiency improvements.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Engineering and 8+ years of engineering or maintenance experience, with preference for food manufacturing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering and 8+ years of engineering/maintenance experience.
• Experience leading 8–10 engineers and managing capital budgets.
• Experience in a food manufacturing environment is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategic plan for capital investment to maintain the facility's position as a world-class food manufacturer.
• Oversee annual capital budget of over $30 million.
• Provide technical and project management leadership for capital initiatives.
• Lead multi-function teams to implement new manufacturing systems.
• Administer environmental programs and regulatory compliance at the plant.
• Direct management of assets over $85 million.
• Maintain and develop engineering staff and budget management.
• Prepare and manage department expense budget.

Skills

Engineering leadership

Capital project management

Team building

Strategic planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Since 1869, we've connected people through food they love. We're proud to be stewards of amazing brands that people trust. Our portfolio includes the iconic Campbell's brand, as well as Cape Cod, Chunky, Goldfish, Kettle Brand, Lance, Late July, Pacific Foods, Pepperidge Farm, Prego, Pace, Rao's Homemade, Snack Factory, Snyder's of Hanover. Swanson, and V8.

Here, you will make a difference every day. You will be supported to build a rewarding career with opportunities to grow, innovate and inspire. Make history with us.

Why Campbell's...

Benefits begin on day one and include medical, dental, short and long-term disability, AD&D, and life insurance (for individual, families, and domestic partners).

Employees are eligible for our matching 401(k) plan and can enroll on the first day of employment with immediate vesting.

Campbell's offers unlimited sick time along with paid time off and holiday pay.

If in WHQ - free access to the fitness center. Access to on-site day care (operated by Bright Horizons) and company store.

Giving back to the communities where our employees work and live is very important to Campbell's. Our "Campbell's Cares" program matches employee donations and/or volunteer activity up to $1,500 annually.

Campbell's has a variety of Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) to support employees.

How you will make history here...

The Engineering Manager is responsible for maintaining the Plant's competitive advantage through the use of technology. He/she interacts with other departments, divisions, and organizations to provide the optimal use of technology to meet business objectives, savings opportunities and operating requirements. He/she manages engineering personnel and capital resources within the plant to achieve technical objectives. In addition, he/she is responsible for facility-wide environmental permitting/reporting, emergency and crisis planning, and safety and OHSA requirements as they relate to capital expenditures and engineering specifications.

What you will do...

1. 20% - Develop and implement strategic plan for manufacturing and capital investment to maintain the facility's position as a world-class food manufacturer.
2. 10% - Responsible for the preparation and administration of annual capital budget in excess of $30 million.
3. 20% - Provide technical and project management expertise to ensure successful completion of all capital initiatives.
4. 10% - Initiate captial projects leveraging technology to produce creative and breakthrough solutions to current manufacturing restrictions and to provide next generation manufacturing systems.
5. 10% - Administer the plant's environmental programs including permitting and reporting. Plant representative for Federal and State environmental officials.
6. 10% - Direct management of available and fixed assets in excess of $85 million.
7. 10% - Maintain qualified engineering staff to support manufacturing and capital initiatives. Promote personal and professional development.
8. 10% - Prepare and manage annual department expense budget.

• A new product line will be added to the plant. Determine methods for integration of new manufacturing systems into current plant infrastructure to minimize capital investment and time to market. Lead multi-functional team to ascertain new manufacturing requirements for infrastructure, process equipment, utilities, ingredients, and process controls. Coordinate efforts of plant, corporate, vendor, and consultant resources in developing cost effective approach while insuring productivity and reliability. Provide final technical approval and recommendation.
• Initiate efforts to reduce environmental limits on plant steam generation to increase plant infrastructure capacities. Develop strategies with Corporate Engineering and Legal representatives and environmental consultant to amend current permitting of boiler facilities allowing restrictions on steam generation to be removed. Present to and negotiate with Federal and State environmental officials.
• Increased productivity is required to meet plant manufacturing objectives. Work with interdepartmental team to identify opportunities and often create technical teams to provide technology based solutions. Resulting capital projects are integrated into the capital plan and technical resources are allocated. Provide technical leadership and continuity to the manufacturing strategy.

Who you will work with...

Manage a team of 8-10 engineers

What you will bring to the table... (Must Have)

Bachelor's degree

8+ years Engineering and/or Maintenance experience

It would be great if you have... (Nice to Have)

Bachelors Degree in Engineering

10+ years of Engineering experience within a food manufacturing environment

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Compensation and Benefits:

The target base salary range for this full-time, salaried position is between

$153,700-$211,300

Individual base pay depends on work location and additional factors such as experience, job-related skills, and relevant education or tr