Director, Engineering
Core
Lead engineering operations and strategic planning for manufacturing plants to optimize production processes, reduce waste, and ensure operational excellence for Smithfield's meat brands.
Role type
Director, Engineering (Manufacturing Operations)
Builds
Optimized production processes and asset utilization strategies for meat processing facilities
Domain
Food manufacturing / Meat processing
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Engineering management, capital budget management, maintenance planning, strategic plan development, asset utilization analysis, team leadership, cross-functional collaboration
Preferred skills
Professional Engineer licensure, meat industry knowledge
Technologies
Microsoft Office Suite, SAP
Responsibilities
Lead engineering teams across multiple disciplines; develop and implement operational strategies; manage capital and maintenance budgets; analyze asset data for replacement timing; foster employee development and safety culture
Seniority
Director, strategic leadership & team management