Senior Manager, Food Systems Engineering & Equipment

SuperMom's LLC; Irving, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

7-Eleven is seeking a Senior Manager, Equipment, Packaging & System Design to lead the technical innovation strategy for Fresh Food & Beverage operations across the store network.

You will own the end-to-end lifecycle from concept through commercialization, partnering with Product Development, Operations, Design, Supply Chain, and external manufacturers to deliver scalable solutions that transform store operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, Industrial Engineering, Food Engineering, Packaging Engineering, Food Science, or related technical field.
• 10+ years of relevant work experience and expertise in foodservice equipment
• 5+ years of management experience and demonstrated leadership
• Strong knowledge of food safety regulations, HACCP principles, and compliance for retail foodservice operations

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a multidisciplinary team of engineers and technical specialists in creating equipment, packaging, and system solutions for fresh food and beverage operations across all store formats.
• Own the complete technical solution lifecycle from concept development to post-launch optimization and commercialization planning.
• Establish and maintain technical standards, specifications, testing protocols, and qualification processes for product, equipment, packaging, and system requirements.
• Collaborate with Product Development, Store Operations, Design, Supply Chain, Quality Assurance, and external manufacturers to deliver scalable solutions.
• Drive the strategic roadmap for Food & Beverage equipment engineering and operational innovation; evaluate emerging technologies and smart kitchen solutions.
• Manage capital project budgets, vendor partnerships, and equipment procurement to ensure cost-effectiveness and ROI.
• Conduct equipment specification, testing, and validation across multi-site environments for reliability and food safety compliance.
• Coach talent, set priorities, allocate resources, and foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.

Skills

Equipment design

Packaging engineering

IoT / automation

Data‑driven decision making

Project management

Communication skills

Strategic thinking

Vendor management

Team leadership

Cross‑functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Tools

Automation platforms

IoT-enabled equipment

Job description

7-Eleven is seeking a Senior Manager, Equipment, Packaging & System Design to lead the technical innovation strategy for Fresh Food & Beverage operations across the store network.

You will own the end-to-end lifecycle from concept through commercialization, partnering with Product Development, Operations, Design, Supply Chain, and external manufacturers to deliver scalable solutions that transform store operations.