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The Mennel Milling Company · 2 months ago

Corporate Engineering Manager - Milling

Corporate, Fostoria, OH, US

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

6+ years exp

The Mennel Milling Company is dedicated to excellence in the milling industry, and they are seeking a Corporate Engineering Manager - Milling to oversee project planning and facility maintenance. This role involves managing engineering projects, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and collaborating with corporate and plant staff to deliver projects on time and within budget.

AgricultureFood and BeverageManufacturing

Responsibilities

Follow all food and personal safety rules and regulations in respect to GMP’s, OSHA, HACCP, the Global Food Safety Initiative, the US FDA Food Safety Modernization Act as stated in the FS&Q Statement, and sanitation guidelines as set forth by the company as listed in Corporate Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) and attend all required training sessions. Maintain the department/facility in an everyday audit ready condition

The Engineering Manager will take ownership of the planning, development, execution, and management of various projects and continuous improvement initiatives and efforts across the milling locations within Mennel

This position will be required to assemble and direct cross-functional project teams and successfully interact and communicate will all levels in the organization, both in the field and in the office

Implements Mennel’s standards for construction, electrical hardware, sanitary design, and installation

Evaluates and recommends improvements to existing processes and facilities to improve plant performance across the division

Exercises good financial stewardship for Mennel when performing duties by adhering to established budget guidelines and minimizing unnecessary expenses

Interacts and collaborates with corporate and plant staff on new project development and execution to ensure projects are delivered within schedule and budget

The Engineering Manager will participate in a broad range of project development and management duties, including initial project concept and design, project scoping, creation of technical drawings, technical report writing, project research and development, proposal preparation and presentation, cost estimates, and interaction with various contractors and third-party engineering groups

The Engineering Manager will be expected to work on several diverse and simultaneous projects while effectively managing the progress on each one

Collaborates with other corporate and plant resources to implement Mennel’s Management of Change process for all projects that meet the requirement

Uses the Mennel Corporate Mission, Quality, and Safety Statements as guiding principles in the decision-making process

Directs and coordinates project operations in accordance with established company policies and procedures

Responsible for ensuring that any work completed is done in a safe and clean manner so that all personnel safety, food safety and housekeeping standards are met

Acts as a corporate resource for members of the entire Operations team

This position must have the ability to successfully work independently and must be a self-starter

This position requires outstanding communication skills

Must be technically sound and familiar with the technology, equipment, and processes used within our industry. Stays up to date on the latest trends in these areas

Required to communicate frequently with the Corporate Engineering team and stay aligned with the overall goals and objectives of the Operations Group

Other duties as assigned

Qualification

Engineering degreeManufacturing experienceProject managementTechnical writingLeadership skillsCommunication skillsCritical thinkingSelf-motivatedResults-oriented

Required

A college degree from a 4-year institution in engineering or operations management field is required

6-10 years of progressive engineering and/or operations experience in a manufacturing environment is required

Must possess excellent leadership skills

Excellent technical writing, speaking, and presentation skills

Must have solid communication skills and be able to interact and productively communicate with all levels of the organization

Must possess the ability to learn new skills and assume new responsibilities

Must be self-motivated, have initiative, and be able to effectively work independently

Results-oriented

Must be hands-on and like to be intimately involved with operations

Must have a strong work ethic

Must be willing to be held accountable and to hold others accountable

Possesses excellent critical thinking skills, as well as a good understanding of process flow

Must exercise solid, common-sense judgment when making decisions

Is always striving to achieve 'Operational Excellence'

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, memos, procedures, and plans

Ability to write reports, complete checklists and other basic documentation and correspondence

Ability to effectively present information or data in one-on-one and small group situations to co-workers, supervisors, and managers

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals

Must use solid judgment when making decisions

Must have ability to quickly recognize and plan for changing work duties and events

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to perform maintenance tasks, reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, twist, crouch, or crawl, and talk or hear

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds or more

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to conditions that are typical to a fast-paced manufacturing environment, including: moving equipment and machinery, dusty, hot/humid, and cold conditions; employee must be willing to work in all weather conditions, at heights, and in the presence of airborne particles

The noise level in the work environment usually requires the use of hearing protection

Work involves exposure to common wheat allergens