The J.M. Smucker Co.

Lead Engineer, Technical Services

The J.M. Smucker Co.

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Kansas • 🇺🇸 United States

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Job Level

Senior

About the role

  • Lead the plant Capital Projects Delivery Process and execute initiatives to drive our Company strategy
  • Ensure all phases are followed and executed timely and efficiently
  • Strong focus on continuous improvement mindset into sustainable practices
  • Drive cost effective resolutions across multidisciplinary teams to help maintain/grow our profit margins
  • Write project charters and funding requests
  • Ensure all phases of the Capital Project Delivery process such as Front-End Engineering and Start Up Management are followed, partnering with engineering firms where applicable
  • Lead the development of project cost estimates and manage projects to meet the estimates 80% of the time
  • Develop and manage project schedules to meet project objectives 95% of the time; this includes coordinating and monitoring schedule updates in conjunction with engineering, operations, and construction resources
  • Establish project practices and procedures including ones related to safety, quality, cost, and schedule
  • Manage project changes and the decision-making process
  • Drive resolution of key technical issues within the team; ensure all Smucker engineering and code requirements are met
  • Understand the key project support systems like Marketplace and Spotfire and is able to utilize these to stay on track and move the project forward
  • Clearly communicate project status, outages and watchouts as the primary link between the project team and upper management
  • Understand key roles of Smucker employees and contractors and can mesh the two for a seamless project execution
  • Lead a multidisciplinary team of engineers, operation leaders, and technicians to successfully execute a project
  • Work with operations and product development to determine internal customer needs
  • Provide technical support to Project Managers in the areas of project controls, budget, and accounting systems
  • Ensure that projects are documented in accordance with good engineering practices
  • Help coach and develop Operational Process Engineers

Requirements

  • A Bachelor's of Engineering degree
  • 5+ years of experience in project management, construction management, or operations leadership
  • An understanding of the Capital Delivery Process
  • Able to perform moderate activity including but not limited to, significant time spent on manufacturing floor and some physical work on equipment
  • Ability to organize and prioritize actions to help meet plant objectives and long-term vision
  • Display a high level of professional maturity, including the ability to appropriately protect, maintain and work with highly sensitive and confidential information
  • Proven ability to work independently and as part of a team, including cross-functional groups
  • Ability to coach and train others
Benefits
  • Total Rewards benefits
  • Continuous opportunities to learn, grow and develop
  • Inclusive and diverse organization

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard skills
project managementconstruction managementcapital delivery processproject cost estimationproject schedulingproject documentationtechnical supportbudget managementengineering practicescontinuous improvement
Soft skills
leadershipcommunicationorganizational skillsteam collaborationcoachingprioritizationprofessional maturityindependencecross-functional teamworkproblem-solving
Certifications
Bachelor's of Engineering
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