Sr. Project Engineer – Covington Plant

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position OVERVIEW

In this role, the Senior Project Engineer is responsible for executing capital projects in Covington, which includes scope development, cost estimates, system design, equipment sizing and selection, procurement, installation, check-out, and startup. This role will provide technical solutions across the site, working with a cross functional team.

This role is in the General Mills Covington plant which is part of our North American Supply Chain. The Covington Plant produces Cereal and Snacks. This role reports to the Plant Technical Manager.

To learn more about our Covington plant and surrounding area click here!

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 Research & Development, Quality, Manufacturing, Operations leadership, and Financial operations
• Maintains General Mills specifications and standards of construction. Partners with General Mills internal engineering standards owners to clarify and refine specifications
• 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

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, and packing development
• Demonstrated technical leadership, adaptability, analytical and problem-solving skills, decision making, troubleshooting, 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, quality, and research functions

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 5+ years in relevant food manufacturing with engineering experience
• Prior capital project management experience
• Construction Management experience
• Understanding of Food Manufacturing regulatory Requirements (Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), Food Safety, etc.)
• Experience working with Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and OSHA regulations
• Experience with continuous improvement, LEAN, Six Sigma, TPM, or related processes

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.

Salary Range

The salary range for this position is $93700.00 – $140700.00 / Annually. At General Mills we strive for each employee’s pay at any point in their career to reflect their experiences performance and skills for their current role. The salary range for this role represents the numerous factors considered in the hiring decisions including, but not limited to, educations, skills, work experience, certifications, etc. As such, pay for the successful candidate(s) could fall anywhere within the stated range. Beyond base salary, General Mills offers a competitive Total Rewards package focusing on your overall well-being. We are proud to offer a foundation of health benefits, retirement and financial wellbeing, time off programs, wellbeing support and perks. Benefits may vary by role, country, region, union status, and other employment status factors. You may also be eligible to participate in an annual incentive program. An incentive award, if any, depends on various factors, including, individual and organizational performance.

Reasonable Accommodation Request

If you need to request an accommodation during the Application or hiring process, please fill out our online accommodations request form by following this link: Accommodations Request.
General Mills is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Women, minorities, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply to any General Mills employment opportunities.

 

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