Associate Director, Site Engineering

Campbell Soup Company; Napoleon (OH); On-site; USD 154,000 - 211,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Campbell Soup Company in Ohio seeks an Engineering Manager to lead manufacturing and capital initiatives, ensuring a world-class operation and compliance with safety and environmental standards. You will manage a team of 8–10 engineers, develop strategic plans, oversee a $30M+ capital budget, and collaborate with plant, corporate, vendors, and legal teams to deliver reliable, cost-effective solutions.

This is a full-time, on-site role offering benefits from day one, a competitive salary, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related field.
• 8+ years of engineering and/or maintenance experience.
• Nice to have: 10+ years in a food manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategic manufacturing and capital plans.
• Prepare and administer annual capital budget > $30 million.
• Provide technical and project management leadership for capital initiatives.
• Lead multi-functional teams to define manufacturing requirements.
• Oversee environmental permitting, safety and OHSA compliance.

Skills

Engineering leadership

Capital budgeting

Project management

Team management

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field

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.

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

Nice to Have

• Bachelors Degree in Engineering
• 10+ years of Engineering experience within a food manufacturing environment .

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 training. Total pay may include other forms of compensation. In addition, we offer competitive health, dental, 401k and wellness benefits beginning on the first day of employment.

The Company is committed to providing equal opportunity for employees and qualified applicants in all aspects of the employment relationship, including consideration for employment, without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, marital status, protected veteran status, disability, age, religion, or any other classification protected by law.

We’re proud to be a purpose-driven company, connecting people through food they love.