General Mills
Job Description:
POSITION OVERVIEW Don't miss out on one of the best-kept secrets in General Mills! Des Moines is rated in the country as one of the Best Places to Live according to US News.
Des Moines has something for everyone regardless of what you're looking for! In the vibrant downtown/East Village area you will find great breweries and bars (including the original location of arcade bar Up Down), trendy shops, crazy-good dining (ever watch Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives?), loft and condo living or beautiful family friendly outskirts, and an amazing farmer's market on Saturdays.
Des Moines is also a great location for cycling enthusiasts with an extensive network of trails throughout the metro area extending out to surrounding counties.
Get a full experience of the Heartland of America as you are within a 3-hour drive of Omaha, Kansas City and Minneapolis.
Des Moines (Carlisle) is home to one of our high performing flour mills (AVON) and the Betty Crocker baking mix production.
In this role, the Senior Project Engineer is responsible for executing capital projects at their plant which includes scope development, cost estimation, system design, equipment sizing and selection, procurement, installation, check-out, and start-up.
This role will provide technical solutions across the site, working with a cross functional team.
This role is in the General Mills Avon plant which is part of our North American supply chain.
The Avon Plant is located just outside of Des Moines, IA and supports the Meals and Baking and NAF Operating Units.
This role reports to the Plant Technical Manager.
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.
Coordinate and oversee environmental programs to ensure regulatory compliance.
Oversee storm water, wastewater and air operating plans and permits and Zero Waste to Landfill status.
Lead energy and waste reduction teams and maintain monthly environmental metrics.
Lead and support safety program ownership to include confined space program ownership and support of plant PSM/RMP program for chlorine.
Offer production support and troubleshooting assistance to Engineers, Team Leaders, and Maintenance.
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.
Utilize Continuous Improvement tools, including but not limited to Early Management, Specialized Maintenance, Autonomous Maintenance, Failure Modes and Effects Analysis, Induced Failure Testing, and support Continuous Improvement and Phase Progression efforts.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or related degree with applicable experience or extensive relevant work experience3
years of project engineering experience in a continuous manufacturing environmentDemonstrated skills in executing several large concurrent assignments with emphasis on project management, productivity, and packing developmentDemonstrated technical leadership, adaptability, analytical and problem-solving skills, decision making, troubleshooting, communications, team management, and human relations skillsStrong ability to involve operators and mechanics in the project processExperience working with plant technicians, leadership staff, outside vendors and managing contractors and engineering firmsMust have a good understanding of packaging and processing systems and a working knowledge of plant manufacturing, engineering, quality, and research functionsPREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS 5
years in relevant food manufacturing with engineering experiencePrior capital project management experienceConstruction Management experienceUnderstanding of Food Manufacturing regulatory Requirements (Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), Food Safety, etc.
) Experience working with Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and OSHA regulationsExperience with continuous improvement, LEAN, Six Sigma, TPM, or related processesADDITIONAL CONSIDERATIONSInternational relocation or international remote working arrangements (outside of the US) will not be considered.
Company Overview:
We exist to make food the world loves.
But we do more than that.
Our company is a place that prioritizes being a force for good, a place to expand learning, explore new perspectives and reimagine new possibilities, every day.
We look for people who want to bring their best -- bold thinkers with big hearts who challenge one other and grow together.
Because becoming the undisputed leader in food means surrounding ourselves with people who are hungry for what's next.
About the Company:
General Mills.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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