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Senior Engineering Manager-Beef

Purpose and Scope/General Summary: The primary responsibility of the Senior Engineering Manager is the coordination and completion of major capital projects within the Beef USA business. This position will support multiple facilities and will be based out of the Greeley, CO Corporate Headquarters. Additional responsibilities may include plant assistance with process improvements for operational efficiencies and assisting with new product/process launches.

Responsibilities:

• Manage current plant capital projects > $1M from inception to completion.
• Manage major capital projects with scope ranging from $.5 – >$200M
• Assists with overall management of capital budget for the plant and ensure financial policy is being followed as it relates to capital project management.   
• Must be knowledgeable in all areas of OSHA’s process safety management and EPA’s risk management program (RMP) requirements.
• Work with operations team to generate layout drawings, gather competitive bids, coordinate installation of equipment, track invoices and payments.
• Establish and track key performance indicators (KPI’s) for plant PSM coordinators.
• Will be required to complete training courses in PSM and Ammonia Operator I.
• Responsible for coordinating plant compliance with process safety management (PSM) regulation.
• Arrange to have appropriate records prepared and maintained
• Manage total capital spend and project timelines including line and plant startups
• Own the commercialization process during the planning and execution phases
• Owns the hand-off from project team to plant operations
• Maintain frequent communication with all plant departments as well as external vendors
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications: 

• Bachelor or Master’s degree in Engineering, Construction, or related field strongly preferred.
• Combination of directly related experience and education will be considered.
• 5 – 7 years of experience in a food manufacturing facility strongly preferred.
• Beef processing and rendering knowledge strongly preferred.
• Organized and detail oriented.
• Efficient time management skills and ability to work under pressure.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Computer skills, including knowledge of AutoCAD, SAP and Microsoft Office products. 
• Ability to travel between 50%-75% of the time to beef facilities.
• Can perform the functions of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.
• As a salaried position with the company, you may be required to travel at some point to other facilities, to attend Company events, or as a representative of the Company in other situations. Unless otherwise specified in this posting, the amount of travel may vary and the most qualified candidate must be willing and able to travel as business needs dictate.

The applicant who fills this position will be eligible for the following compensation and benefits:

• Benefits: Vision, Medical, and Dental coverage begin after 60 days of employment;
• Paid Time Off: sick leave, vacation, and 6 company observed holidays;
• 401(k): company match begins after the first year of service and follows the company vesting schedule;
• Base salary range of $150,000-$170,000
• Incentive Pay: This position is eligible to participate in the Company’s annual bonus plan, the amount of bonus varies and is subject to the standard terms and conditions of the incentive program; and
• Career Development: Our company is dedicated to supporting professional growth by offering continuous learning opportunities and a focus on career growth through various learning and development programs.

For individuals assigned and/or hired to work in states where it is required by law to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation for any given position, compensation ranges are specific to those states and takes into account various factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to a candidate’s relevant experience, qualifications, skills, competencies, and proficiencies for the role.

This position does not have an application deadline. We will continue to recruit until the position has been filled.

The Company is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our team members and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct drug, alcohol, and background checks for all new team members post-offer and prior to the start of employment. The Immigration Reform and Control Act requires that verification of employment eligibility be documented for all new employees by the end of the third day of work.

About us: JBS USA is a leading global food company providing diversified, high-quality products to customers in approximately 100 countries on six continents. Our team members and facilities in the United States allow us to offer a diverse portfolio of fresh, value added and branded beef, pork, chicken and prepared foods products. JBS USA is also the majority shareholder of Pilgrim’s, the largest poultry company in the world. JBS USA employs more than 72,000 team members in 31 United States and Canada. Our corporate office is located in beautiful Greeley, Colorado, where our 1,200 team members onsite enjoy more than 300 days of sunshine a year.

Our mission: To be the best in all that we do, completely focused on our business, ensuring the best products and services to our customers, a relationship of trust with our suppliers, profitability for our shareholders and the opportunity of a better future for all of our team members.

Our core values are: Availability, Determination, Discipline, Humility, Ownership, Simplicity, Sincerity

EOE, including disability/vets

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