Senior Regional Engineering Manager

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The position summary states the general nature and purpose of the job. Overall accountabilities are defined in this section. 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.

The below statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. May perform other duties as assigned.

You’ll 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.

You’ll also 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…