Sr. Project Engineer - Joplin, MO Plant

POSITION OVERVIEW

Joplin is a non-union facility with 480 employees leading the safe, high-quality production of frozen dough products for the North America Food and Meals & Baking operating units. The plant has 8 production systems (silos, flour system delivery, liquid delivery system, mixers, sheeting systems, blasting freezers and packaging) and 6 palletizers.

The Sr. Project Engineer will develop and execute manufacturing plant capital projects including scope, schedule, budget, procurement, installation and performance. This role will provide technical solutions across the site, working with a cross functional team.

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KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Lead Engineer on capital projects - overall project management, budget, schedule management, construction management, start-up, conceptual phases, project close-out, scope development, cost estimation, system design, equipment sizing and selection, procurement, installation, check-out
• Lead system design standards development for divisional unit operations. Includes improvements to existing standards using appropriate technical evaluation and involvement
• Maintain engineering interface with business unit team - maintain close working relationship with R&D, quality, manufacturing, operations leadership, and financial operations
• Offer production support and troubleshooting assistance to Engineers, Team Leaders, and Maintenance
• Provide innovative technical solutions required to meet business objectives with emphasis on productivity
• Provide support to annual capital planning process, which may include development and management of the capital program for an operating department
• Utilize Continuous Improvement tools, including but not limited to Early Management, Specialized Maintenance, Autonomous Maintenance, Failure Modes and Effects Analysis, Induced Failure Testing, and support CI and Phase Progression efforts

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or related degree with applicable experience or extensive relevant work experience

• 3+ years of project engineering experience in a continuous manufacturing environment

• Demonstrated skills in executing several large concurrent assignments with emphasis on project management, productivity, automation and packing development
• Demonstrated technical leadership, adaptability, analytical and problem-solving skills, decision making, trouble-shooting, communications, team management, and human relations skills
• Strong ability to involve operators and mechanics in the project process
• Experience working with plant technicians, leadership staff, outside vendors and managing contractors and engineering firms
• Must have a good understanding of packaging and processing systems and a working knowledge of plant manufacturing, engineering, automation, quality, and research functions
• Thorough understanding of Food Manufacturing Regulatory Requirements (GMP's, Food Safety, etc.). Experience working with EPA and OHSA regulations

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience with Automation/Controls projects

ADDITIONAL CONSIDERATIONS

• International relocation or international remote working arrangements (outside of the US) will not be considered.
• Applicants for this position must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. General Mills will not sponsor applicants for this position for work visas.

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