Senior Process Optimization & Engineering Leader

Smithfield Foods; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation package

Job summary

Smithfield Foods in Kansas City, MO is seeking a Senior Process Improvement Engineering Manager to lead enterprise-wide initiatives to boost productivity, quality, and cost efficiency across multiple plants.

You will mentor a cross-functional engineering team, develop roadmaps, apply lean methods, and implement automation and advanced analytics. Travel up to 50% and collaborate with Operations, Quality, Maintenance, and Supply Chain to deliver measurable improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering and 8+ years of relevant experience in manufacturing, engineering, or continuous improvement.
• 2+ years of team management or project leadership experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills.
• Demonstrated success in lean manufacturing, 5S, Value Stream Mapping, and statistical analysis.
• Travel up to 50% depending on project scope.

Responsibilities

• Lead enterprise-wide initiatives to drive productivity, cost efficiency, and standardization across multiple sites.
• Provide technical direction and mentorship to engineering staff.
• Analyze and improve manufacturing processes, including workflows and labor utilization.
• Lead multiple concurrent engineering projects from concept through execution.
• Utilize data collection and root cause analysis to drive improvements.
• Develop and maintain labor standards, SOPs, and production measurement systems.
• Collaborate with Operations, Quality, Maintenance, and Supply Chain to implement improvements.
• Facilitate training workshops and coaching on best practices in process optimization.
• Conduct audits to ensure processes align with standards and regulatory requirements.
• Research and implement new technologies to improve efficiency and product quality.
• Lead with a focus on creating a positive employee experience.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Continuous Improvement

Analytical Skills

Project Management

Travel Flexibility

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Tools

Excel

SAP

Six Sigma Black Belt

Job description

Smithfield Foods in Kansas City, MO is seeking a Senior Process Improvement Engineering Manager to lead enterprise-wide initiatives to boost productivity, quality, and cost efficiency across multiple plants.

You will mentor a cross-functional engineering team, develop roadmaps, apply lean methods, and implement automation and advanced analytics. Travel up to 50% and collaborate with Operations, Quality, Maintenance, and Supply Chain to deliver measurable improvements.