Senior Manager, Food Systems Engineering & Innovation

7-Eleven, Inc; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

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

This role oversees end-to-end lifecycle from concept to commercialization, partnering with Product Development, Operations, Design, Supply Chain, QA, and external manufacturers to deliver scalable, cost-effective solutions that enhance customer experience and store performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, Industrial Engineering, Food Engineering, Packaging Engineering, Food Science, or related technical field required
• 10+ years of relevant work experience
• 5+ years of management experience

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a multidisciplinary team of engineers and technical specialists in creating innovative equipment, packaging, and system solutions
• Own the complete technical solution lifecycle including concept development, prototyping, testing protocols, pilot validation, commercialization planning, and post-launch optimization
• Establish and maintain comprehensive technical standards, specifications, testing protocols, and qualification processes
• Partner strategically with Product Development, Store Operations, Design, Supply Chain, Quality Assurance, and external equipment manufacturers
• Drive strategic roadmap for Food & Beverage equipment engineering and operational innovation
• Manage capital project budgets, vendor partnerships, and equipment procurement processes
• Conduct comprehensive equipment specification, testing, and validation activities across multi-site environments
• Build organizational capability by coaching talent, setting team priorities, allocating resources
• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to translate business objectives into technical requirements
• Monitor and analyze equipment performance data, store feedback, and operational metrics
• Ensure all equipment and packaging solutions comply with food safety regulations
• Present technical recommendations, project updates, and strategic initiatives to senior leadership

Skills

Foodservice equipment design

Packaging engineering

Testing & QA

Food safety & compliance

Automation & IoT

Project management

Analytics & problem-solving

Communication & influence

Strategic thinking

Vendor management

Leadership & innovation

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Job description

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

This role oversees end-to-end lifecycle from concept to commercialization, partnering with Product Development, Operations, Design, Supply Chain, QA, and external manufacturers to deliver scalable, cost-effective solutions that enhance customer experience and store performance.