Senior Regional Engineering Manager (Relocation)

Smithfield Foods • Wilson, NC

19h

About The Position

As a Senior Regional Engineering Manager, you’ll lead the development of game-changing operational strategies and drive excellence across multiple locations. You’ll provide expert technical guidance, optimize M&E processes, and tackle key challenges to elevate plant performance. By closing skill gaps, and fostering strong cross-functional relationships, you’ll empower your team to succeed. With your extensive expertise in fresh and packaged meat manufacturing equipment and maintenance & engineering processes, you’ll be a driving force in sustaining high-performance operations. You’ll influence key decisions, lead lower-level engineers, collaborate seamlessly with peers, and ensure plant management is equipped with the right technical insights to maintain peak operational success. Your strategic vision and leadership will be the catalyst for transforming the M&E landscape and driving consistent improvement.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited four-year college or university in Engineering or related field and 8+ years of relevant experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience, required.
• 2+ years of demonstrated experience in team management/development or project leadership is required.
• Ability to apply sound engineering principles to operational and design issues.
• Must possess Project Management skills; Contract Administration skills; National codes and standards interpretation skills.
• Proficient in engineering economics.
• Proficient in AutoCAD.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite.
• Energized by collaboration through travel to other locations. (50% of the time).

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of engineering principles and techniques related to food processing and the meat industry.
• Previous experience in the management of multi-million dollar projects with large scopes.
• Ability to work well with others in fast paced, dynamic environment.
• Ability to be respectful, approachable and team oriented while building strong working relationships and a positive work environment.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, organizational planning, teamwork, analytical reasoning, and adaptability.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering team members to cover multiple plants to ensure optimal plant performance, overseeing Project Engineering teams and projects at all locations.
• Manage direct reports from diverse engineering disciplines (e.g., Reliability, Strategic, Automation and /or Project Engineering) to maintain excellence.
• Ensure priority projects and capital/expense plans are effectively managed and properly resourced.
• Guide and participate in equipment comparison tests, FAT’s/SAT’s, master plans, and research of new equipment opportunities.
• Oversee the effective execution of plant utilities and process discipline by collaborating with the Infrastructure Group.
• Manage an Annual Capital Budget of up to $50mm, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and resource optimization.
• Partner with Plant Operations and Maintenance leadership to identify opportunities and implement strategies that boost operational performance.
• Lead the evaluation and identification of M&E process gaps across multiple plants, driving continuous improvement initiatives.
• Develop and maintain a culture of improvement within M&E departments, focusing on cost savings and process optimization.
• Lead the refinement and enhancement of the Engineering Excellence assessment process to ensure continuous evolution and relevance.
• Provide technical leadership, overseeing the development and implementation of production technologies and technical improvements.
• Ensure plant teams have the expertise and troubleshooting capabilities to effectively handle major outages and complex equipment issues.
• Drive clarity in engineering standards and resource scheduling, aligning performance with established processes.
• Develop and implement programs, policies, and practices to ensure safe, high-quality food production that meets regulatory and company standards.
• Ensure compliance with Federal, State, and Local engineering codes and regulations by keeping M&E programs, policies, and procedures up-to-date.
• Lead and execute cross-functional teams to resolve quality issues and transfer knowledge across the organization, maintaining high standards for Quality, Food Safety, and Safety Systems.
• Lead, inspire, and develop high-performing engineering teams, providing clear direction to achieve business objectives and innovative solutions.
• Partner with HR to deploy leadership development opportunities, drive performance management, and build a diverse, engaged workforce.
• Foster a culture focused on workplace safety, open communication, empowerment, and employee recognition.

Benefits

• Smithfield is proud to offer robust, flexible and affordable benefit plans and programs to support our team members and their loved ones, and with out-of-pocket costs, on average, 20 percent less than plans offered by other employers.
• Beyond our medical plans, our Be Well programs offer tools and resources to enhance your quality of life, at no additional cost. These programs are uniquely tailored to our Smithfield team and provide support for elective surgeries, weight loss, mental health, cancer, kidney disease, diabetes, smoking cessation, asthma, maternity management and more.
• Our company invests in your future. We offer comprehensive training and professional development programs designed to help you reach your full potential. Our partnership with GUILD supports your continuing education with tuition assistance covering English language learning and various certificate programs, while our leadership development initiatives nurture high-potential talent. For those looking to build specialized skills, we offer apprenticeship programs that combine hands-on experience with focused learning.
• We also offer unique benefits like our Smithfield Scholarship Program for employees’ children.
• Smithfield’s Education Reimbursement Program provides financial reimbursement to team members who want to further their formal education by obtaining a GED/High School Equivalency (HSE) Diploma or by pursuing an academic degree at an accredited college or university that is not a Guild learning partner.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level