Regional Engineering Manager - Controls

Mars (New); Hackettstown (NJ); On-site; USD 134,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Industry-competitive salary

Company bonus

Medical and dental benefits

401k plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Mars (New) seeks a Regional Engineering Manager - Controls to lead the Controls Team across Jackson, TN; Kansas City, KS; Cary, NC; and Cincinnati, OH. You will develop control systems for manufacturing and packaging, and oversee electrical and control system installation and upgrades.

You will mentor associates, drive safety and environmental standards, manage scope, schedule, and budget, and collaborate with global and NA engineering teams. Travel 20-50% depending on projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering required; advanced degree preferred.
• Strong communication, listening and influencing skills.
• Ability to lead high-performance teams and drive safety and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Controls team to deliver project objectives.
• Promote safety, trust and environmental policy adherence.
• Ensure compliance with safety, security and environmental standards.
• Develop skills for execution excellence and clear accountability with teams, contractors and vendors.
• Create and support global and NA engineering standards.
• Meet project scope, time and budget commitments.
• Apply project management techniques to manage projects.
• Lead and participate in project development lifecycle.
• Define detailed scope with clear deliverables.
• Develop achievable project schedules.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Critical thinking

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

MBA or PMP certification

Job description

The Regional Engineering Manager- Controls

Job Description: **LOCATIONS** Jackson, TN - Kansas City, Kansas - Cary, NC - Cincinnati, OH The Regional Engineering Manager- Controls will provide functional and technical support for the Controls Team and will be responsible for the leadership and development of the Associates on the team. The Regional Engineering Manager is responsible for the development of control systems for automating manufacturing processes and packaging systems and deliver projects to the business that provide a competitive advantage. Controls design includes developing control concepts, program design, functional and equipment specifications, instrumentation selection and operator interface development. The Regional Engineering Manager also directs the modification and installation of electrical and control systems.

What are we looking for?

Minimum Bachelor's degree in engineering (preferably Electrical Engineering 8-12 years’ experience in a comparable technical position - food, beverage, pharmaceutical or related industry preferable Basic understanding of engineering principals - knowledge of engineering disciplines: Process, Packaging, Electrical, Construction or Computer Services In-depth understanding of functional engineering area of expertise Team skills - high-performance team experience Good communication, listening and influencing skills Critical thinking skills Innovative thinking Able to work collaboratively with other groups 20-50% travel requirement depending on project demands Preferred Advanced degree in Engineering, MBA PMP certification

What will be your key responsibilities?

The technical and project management knowledge required to execute projects that deliver stated business objectives Contributing to a winning environment which promotes safety, trust and confidence Ensure that team members are complying with and reinforcing safety, security and environmental policies Developing skills that support excellence in execution and leadership, including effective communications and establishing clear accountability with the project team, contractors and vendors Creating and supporting Global and North American engineering standards Meeting agreed upon commitments of project scope, time, and budget Using the adopted project management techniques to manage projects Being an active leader and participant in the project development process Developing detailed project scope with clear deliverables Developing accurate and achievable project schedules

What can you expect from Mars?

Work with diverse and talented Associates, all guided by the Five Principles. Join a purpose driven company, where we’re striving to build the world we want tomorrow, today. A strong focus on learning and development support from day one, including access to our in-house Mars University.

• An industry competitive salary and benefits package, including company bonus.


• variable pay


• medical and dental benefits


• participation in 401k plan


• paid time off benefits

Mars does not provide visa sponsorship for this position #onsite #LI-MP1 The base pay range for this position at commencement of employment is between the range listed below, however, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including but not limited to job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The pay range shown is applicable to all US locations listed within the job posting:USD 134,400.00 - USD 184,800.00

Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an applicant receives an offer of employment. Mars is a family-owned business with more than $35 billion in global sales. We produce some of the world’s best-loved brands: M&M’s®, SNICKERS®, TWIX®, MILKY WAY®, DOVE®, PEDIGREE®, ROYAL CANIN®, WHISKAS®, EXTRA®, ORBIT®, 5™, SKITTLES®, BEN’S ORIGINAL®, and COCOAVIA®. Alongside our consumer brands, we proudly take care of half of the world’s pets through our nutrition, health and services businesses such as Banfield Pet Hospitals™, BluePearl®, Linnaeus, AniCura, VCA™ and Pet Partners™. Headquartered in McLean, VA, Mars operates in more than 80 countries. The Mars Five Principles – Quality, Responsibility, Mutuality, Efficiency and Freedom – inspire our 140,000 Associates into taking action every day towards creating the world we want tomorrow.