Regional Engineering Leader - Multi-Plant Operations & Innovation

Smithfield Foods; Georgia; On-site; USD 120,000 - 163,000; Full time

Job summary

Smithfield Foods is seeking a Senior Regional Engineering Manager to lead the development of operational strategies across multiple plants. You will provide technical guidance, drive maintenance and engineering excellence, manage capital projects, and align M&E programs with food safety and regulatory standards.

The role requires a Bachelor's in engineering, 8+ years of experience, and at least 2 years of team leadership, with 50% travel to other locations.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in engineering or related field with 8+ years of relevant experience.
• 2+ years of demonstrated experience in team management or project leadership.
• Apply sound engineering principles to operational/design issues.
• PM skills and contract administration skills required; knowledge of codes/standards.
• Proficient in engineering economics and Microsoft Office; AutoCAD proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering teams across multiple plants to ensure optimal performance.
• Oversee capital projects and maintain effective resourcing and budgets.
• Provide technical leadership on production technologies and improvements.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, local codes and safety standards.
• Develop leaders, drive performance, and foster cross-functional collaboration.

Skills

Project Management

Contract Administration

Codes & standards interpretation

Engineering economics

Team leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Job description

Smithfield Foods is seeking a Senior Regional Engineering Manager to lead the development of operational strategies across multiple plants. You will provide technical guidance, drive maintenance and engineering excellence, manage capital projects, and align M&E programs with food safety and regulatory standards.

The role requires a Bachelor's in engineering, 8+ years of experience, and at least 2 years of team leadership, with 50% travel to other locations.