Engineering Manager

ofi North America (Olam Food Ingredients); Deming (NM); On-site; USD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

ofi North America (Olam Food Ingredients) is in search of an Engineering Manager to oversee engineering functions, project management, and process improvements in Deming, NM. This role requires extensive experience in food-related engineering and the ability to lead projects effectively.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in engineering, strong leadership skills, and a keen understanding of sustainability in food production. This position is pivotal for ensuring that engineering practices meet high standards and contribute to our operational success.

Qualifications

• 15 years of engineering experience in food or similar industry.
• Proven experience in equipment planning and project execution.
• Knowledge of environmental and sustainability practices.

Responsibilities

• Supervise engineering function and project management.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements.
• Monitor project costs and compliance with regulations.

Skills

Project planning

Leadership abilities

Business analysis

Regulatory knowledge

Sustainability initiatives

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Master’s degree in engineering

Job description

Company Overview

We are a global leader in food & beverage ingredients. Pioneers at heart, we operate at the forefront of consumer trends to provide food & beverage manufacturers with products and ingredients that will delight their consumers. Making a positive impact on people and planet is all part of the delight. With a deep-rooted presence in the countries where our ingredients are grown, we are closer to farmers, enabling better quality, and more reliable, traceable and transparent supply. Supplying products and ingredients at scale is just the start. We add value through our unique, complementary portfolio of natural, delicious and nutritious products. With our fresh thinking, we help our customers unleash the sensory and functional attributes of cocoa, coffee, dairy, nuts and spices so they can create naturally good food & beverage products that meet consumer expectations. And whoever we’re with, whatever we’re doing, we always make it real.

Position Summary

Reporting to the Plant Manager, the Engineering Manager, is responsible for the implementation of the engineering function, project and program management, continuous improvement, and utility management in the ofi spices plants in Deming, NM and Las Cruces, NM. The Engineering Manager should have strong technical background with exceptional understanding & work experience in Food industry-based processing equipment & machinery, Controls and automation and related process engineering. They will supervise the negotiation requests for equipment, supplies, and services from suppliers and subcontractors. They will work towards developing detailed execution plans for projects and will execute the plans within budget by organizing and controlling project elements to ensure Right First Time (RFT). The Engineering Manager will plan for productivity improvement, waste elimination, process engineering, and technology absorption, execute energy Optimization Management, and cost saving techniques/measures to achieve reduction in expenditures while ensuring budget restrictions are met.

Position Responsibilities

• Study current machines, utility designs, and layout to find opportunities for process, engineering improvements.
• Work with the operations team to find and implement continuous improvement initiatives through various projects.
• Develop project objectives by reviewing project proposals and plans in agreement with stakeholders.
• Determine project specifications by studying product design, requirements, and performance standards. Review quotes from contractors, prepares cost estimates and Capex proposals.
• Identify project phases and elements. Determine project schedules by studying project plan and specifications. Calculate time requirements by sequencing the project elements.
• Control project plans by reviewing design, specifications, plan and schedule changes. Recommend actions and maintain project schedule by monitoring project progress. Coordinate activities, anticipate and resolve problems.
• Participate in internal, external customer/contractor meetings and resolves project issues. Prepare project status reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends and recommend actions.
• Control project costs by monitoring expenditures and maintains project data base ofi provided Electronic Project management systems and tools.
• Maintain product and company reputation by complying with Regulatory/Statutory regulations.
• Work with operations and maintenance and guide the team with appropriate maintenance -PM & PdM structure.
• Confirm project performance by conducting tests/trials of installed machinery.
• Implement policies, procedures, and systems for capex management as defined by Ofi Spices and the Global Engineering function.
• Contribute to sustainable development initiatives and carry out site inspections and energy surveys. Benchmark energy consumptions against best practice guidelines.
• Monitor energy consumption and maintain accurate records to carry out energy data analysis and identify improvement opportunities.
• Establish and comply with engineering Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), benchmarking against best in class to validate performance and improvements in engineering practices.
• Develop and deliver operations and technical training, including engineering training, of critical machines and equipment to employees.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Position Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering is required. Master’s degree is strongly preferred.
• Fifteen (15) years of related engineering experience in food, pharmaceutical or chemical industry is preferred.
• Proven experience in project planning, equipment planning, estimations, execution, and commissioning protocols is required.
• Demonstrated current knowledge of environmental and sustainability initiatives for food business and experience implementing innovative solutions is required.
• Good working knowledge of regulatory, legislative, and business environments with excellent business analysis ability is required.
• Effective leadership abilities within a team are required. Should have the ability to influence and manager other internal customers and external suppliers/contractors to ensure the timely success of each project.
• Engineering assignments primarily in Deming, NM and some time in Las Cruces, NM. Must be able to travel to both locations. The position is based in Deming, NM.
• Our division has other processing plants within North America and this position may be required occasionally to manage projects and help as needed in these plants. Must be able to travel to other sites outside of New Mexico 10-15% of the time.

Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

ofi provides equality of opportunity for all persons with respect to hiring without discrimination on the grounds of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, veteran status, or sexual orientation. All employment will be decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us for support at: [email protected]

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