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Perdue Farms · 44 minutes ago

Senior Director Engineering

Charlotte, NC

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

12+ years exp

Perdue Farms is a fourth-generation, family-owned food and agricultural business focused on becoming the most trusted name in premium proteins. The Senior Director of Engineering leads technical teams and drives strategic initiatives to enhance safety, ensure compliance, and support profitable growth through effective engineering practices and project management.

Food and Beverage

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Develop and lead overall technical strategies and tactics focused on improving Safety, Compliance, Quality, Profitable Growth, and Cost

Works collaboratively with Operations leadership and VP of Engineering to develop and lead Capital investment strategy to deliver on Safety, Compliance, Quality, Profitable Growth, and Cost

Provide Technical leadership to ensure regulatory compliance and a safe and productive workplace at all Company sites

Develop a staffing plan and build a team of Subject Matter Experts to support the Company in mechanical, electrical, industrial, and process engineering efforts. Coach and develops engineers, provides direction and assignments for 8-12 direct reports

Works collaboratively with the entire OnePerdue Engineering Organization and provide interface with technical leaders in FSQA, Maintenance, Environmental and R&D to develop technology strategies

Applies economic principles to engineering projects, matching solutions to project scope and understanding financial impacts. Considers costs, benefits, and risks when making engineering decisions. Ensures adherence to all financial policies and procedures

Develop long-term technology plans for manufacturing assets. Coach project teams on how to apply, set budgets, schedules, and deliver solutions

Lead continuous improvement of processes and technologies to improve efficiency and quality of engineering work processes, design standards, and capital execution

Providing strategic direction and vision for new equipment initiatives, cultivating external partnerships, co-developing technological innovations, and contributing to the establishment of industry standards. Facilitate the sharing of best available technology and engineering practices across the Company

Qualification

Mechanical engineeringTechnical leadershipProject managementElectrical engineeringProcess engineeringSafety complianceContinuous improvementBudget managementAutoCADMicrosoft OfficeLeadership skillsCommunication skillsTeam collaborationProblem solvingNegotiation

Required

BS degree or equivalent related work experience in Mechanical, Electrical, Agricultural, Civil or Structural Engineering or related discipline

Twelve (12) years related work experience is required

Deep Technical experience in a focused area (Industry, Project management or discipline engineering) is a must

History of problem solving, negotiating, managing people, and establishing and meeting schedules is required

Must be able to travel to remote facilities and/or offices for meetings

Frequent plant and project site visits are required

Must have adequate computer skills with AutoCAD and Microsoft Office

Preferred

Fifteen (15) years related work experience is preferred, with demonstrated ability to align engineering efforts with broader business goals

Technical experience in poultry processing, operations, maintenance, refrigeration, and construction is preferred

Strong leadership skills, including experience leading engineers in projects or programs, and the ability to successfully engage with cross functional leaders

Excellent verbal and written communication skills necessary for presenting technical information

Company

Perdue Farms

Glassdoor3.6

Perdue Farms is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for everyone we touch through innovative food and agricultural products

Founded in 1920

Salisbury, Maryland, USA

10001+ employees

http://www.perduefarms.com/

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