Feed manager job description

Your Opportunity

The Feed Mill Manager coordinates and facilitates the daily operations to maximize all available resources. Plans and coordinates the operational activities with input and interaction from a variety of sources. Identifies opportunities for continuous improvement by performing the following duties.

Core Responsibilities

* Coordinates all shift operations.
* Coordinates the activities of salaried exempt and hourly production group leaders to assure all customer expectations are met in a timely manner.
* Coordinates the operational schedules for the shifts in conjunction with plant needs including Maintenance, Quality Assurance, Sanitation, material control and other functional areas.
* Coordinates training and development sessions.
* Partners with Human Resources to develop and recommend staffing levels for operations.
* Coordinates and implements a comprehensive training plan for plant personnel in conjunction with the plant Supervisors.
* Effectively communicates with Smithfield Corporate to assure all sales orders and deliveries are coordinated appropriately.
* Effectively communicates in verbal and written forms to internal and external personnel.
* Serve as a contact person for various vendors and suppliers.
* Facilitates the continuous quality improvement process and plant safety initiatives.
* Facilitates the continuous improvement of efficient inbound and outbound loading processes.
* Guides group leaders in process control, inventory control, personnel practices, efficient operations, safety, and employee development and employee retention goals.
* Facilitates and promotes the development of new work systems for Plant facility.

The above 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.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.

* Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited four-year college or university and 5+ years of related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
* Minimum of 2+ years' experience in a position of leadership to include team development and management, required.
* Understanding of OSHA regulations as well as a strong safety background.
* Must have knowledge of feed mill operations.
* Must be able to troubleshoot and operate all equipment within the operation.
* Experience evaluating work processes and systems for efficiencies and operational flow.
* Strong Computer skills preferred (Microsoft Exel & Word).
* Ability to evaluate performance level and provide constructive feedback and assistance for improvement.
* 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.

Supervisory Responsibilities

* Provides leadership and guidance to employees in the Feed Mill.

* Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.

* Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and assisting in providing appropriate resolutions.

Work Environment & Physical Demands

The work environment characteristics & physical demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

* Occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions including heat, humidity, cold, and precipitation.
* Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate but can be loud if working in the production area.

Careers and Benefits

To learn more about Smithfield's benefits, visit smithfieldfoods.com/careerbenefits.

PEOPLE MATTER

More than 63,000 employees globally drive our success. We strive to create a fair, ethical and rewarding work environment.

GROWTH & DEVELOPMENT

Working at Smithfield isn't just a job - it's the foundation for a lifelong career with training designed to help you advance professionally.

BENEFITS

Our people matter. That's why we offer excellent, comprehensive benefits packages to our full-time employees.

SUSTAINABILITY PLEDGE

Sustainability is ingrained in our culture and guides how we operate. We believe in innovating for the future.

About Smithfield Foods

Headquartered in Smithfield, Va. since 1936, Smithfield Foods, Inc. is an American food company with agricultural roots and a global reach. With more than 60,000 jobs globally, we are dedicated to producing "Good food. Responsibly " and serve as one of the world's leading vertically integrated protein companies. We have pioneered sustainability standards for more than two decades, including our industry-leading commitments to become carbon negative in our U.S. company-owned operations and reduce GHG emissions 30 percent across our entire U.S. value chain by 2030. We believe in the power of protein to end food insecurity and have donated hundreds of millions of food servings to our communities. Smithfield boasts a portfolio of high-quality iconic brands, such as Smithfield , Eckrich and Nathan's Famous , among many others. For more information, visit www.smithfieldfoods.com, and connect with us on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and Instagram.

EEO/AA Information

Smithfield is an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, gender identity, protected veterans status, status as a disabled individual or any other protected group status or non-job characteristic as directed by law.

**Job Level:** Senior Level

**Department:** Design Engineering

**Market:** Industrial

**Employment Type:** Full Time

**Position Overview**

Kiewit Industrial Group (KIG) has an immediate opening for a dynamic Project Development Manager/FEED Manager in our growing Project Development group. This role is located in Lenexa, KS, with the opportunity for flexible work. You will be part of our expanding group that is focused on working with clients to define and develop projects from a conceptual idea to a level that is ready for detailed design and construction execution. You will lead a team of engineers, estimators, and constructability personnel to act as a Solutions Provider that exceeds client expectations and furthers Kiewit's legacy of excellence.

You will manage project development activities of Kiewit teams, external partners, Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) and client stakeholders on a variety of industrial projects and pursuits. Industrial project markets include food & beverage, pulp & paper, industrial power, bulk manufacturing, mineral processing, cement, metals, industrial water and advanced manufacturing. The Project Development Manager / FEED Manager will be responsible for leading, administering and managing design teams, often in a dynamic, fluid and iterative development process, to meet project financial, schedule, and operational objectives, consistent with Kiewit's standard procedures and core values. The majority of the projects you will be responsible for will fall under a Progressive Design Build (PDB), Front End Engineering Design (FEED), Front End Loading (FEL-1, FEL-2, etc.), or Feasibility Study delivery method.

This position requires a seasoned professional manager of projects capable of balancing multiple competing priorities. Priorities may exist on a single large complex project or across an assignment of many unrelated smaller projects. These priorities include, but are not limited to: managing client expectations, maintaining positive and engaging client communication, meeting each project's scope requirements within budgeted time and resources, managing scope for Kiewit efficiently while increasing the value of what Kiewit delivers to each client, managing a diverse, temporary (project based) workforce, providing guidance to the project team on how to maintain progress with limited information, identifying and documenting risk and developing a mitigation plan, managing time effectively, training staff on each job, modeling proper behavior with clients and in all other work environments, making effective work assignments at the right staff level, and building a collaborative team to achieve challenging objectives.

**Organizational Overview**

Kiewit Industrial Group, Inc is a full-service EPC firm serving the industrial market. Our combined staff of engineers and design professionals have expertise that spans all major industrial disciplines serving the Mining & Minerals Processing, Food and Beverage, Waste to Energy, Advanced Manufacturing, and Industrial Power markets. Backed by 130 years of construction experience, our engineering-lead construction driven approach which implements constructability and safety in the earliest phases of the projects to ensure safe, on-time and on-budget project delivery.

**Location**

This position is based out of Lenexa, KS and may require up to 15% travel on average based on project demands. Opportunities for flexible work are available.

**Responsibilities**

+ Seek ways to improve customer satisfaction, the quality of the work product, and operating efficiencies

+ Lead project planning processes within the pursuit and proposal phase; synthesize the required scope and collaborate with company resources, SME's and functional leadership in preparing written technical engineering scope, development of services estimate, organizational charts, schedule and other proposal deliverables

+ Through engaging communication, provide technical expertise, establishment of team goals, and alignment with project objectives

+ Develop and execute a communications plan, ensuring team members are informed of strategy, shared goals, objectives, milestones, individual responsibilities, best practices, and policies.

+ Responsible for taking design scope from concept through deliverables completion incorporating solutions from the engineering, estimating, environmental, procurement, construction and start up services groups

+ Overall management of the internal and external project design team

+ Engage with client to fully understand operations priorities and ensures their implementation through the design

+ Engage with third party process engineers, vendors, OEM's and internal Subject Matter Experts to evaluate process design deliverables to assure conformance to industry standards, project scope and client design basis

+ Provide guidance to the project team on how to maintain progress with limited information, including documenting and communicating design assumptions internally and with the client

+ Identify, evaluate, and document risks inherent in the project that could materially impact the overall success and develop a mitigation plan, jointly between Kiewit and the client, to best allocate the risk and associated mitigation items

+ Coordinate discussions on project design and performance status with Clients and permitting agencies as necessary

+ Work within a matrix environment to communicate and coordinate resource needs

+ Serve as primary Kiewit contact for the Client at the project level of management

+ Conduct/support weekly/monthly project design and performance status reviews with client representatives.

+ Coordinate interface between the design development team and the estimating team, ensuring the estimate team is aligned with the base design and approach for the Project Development effort.

+ Clearly define the level of estimate classification required for the associated scope of work.

+ Directly lead and manage the estimate team on small projects

+ Project Management:

+ Direct the development and oversee the implementation of the project execution plan including deliverables lists, schedule, budget, and manpower projections.

+ Schedule and lead project team meetings as required.

+ Coordinate client billings with the Kiewit business management team

+ Progress Management:

+ Monitor and report project progress against the execution plan, take appropriate corrective action if progress falls behind the plan

+ Cost to Budget Management:

+ Monitor, control, and report project expenditures against the budget.

+ Oversee contract change notice management process as required

+ Communicate project status to Kiewit Management, such as providing regular weekly reports, monthly reports, and other reports as required

**Qualifications**

+ Bachelor's Degree in mechanical, process, chemical, civil/structural, or electrical engineering; or related field

+ 15+ years' experience in increasingly challenging positions, preferably in an engineering or construction organization

+ 5+ years' experience performing engineering-related design or management within the industrial market

+ 5+ years' experience in managing an engineering and design team of at least 20 or more

+ 5+ years' experience in a consulting role, preferred

+ Good negotiation, presentation and persuasion skills.

+ Experienced in communicating ideas, winning approval, and reaching resolutions with a variety of audiences.

+ Ability to manage projects and progress ideas to execution in a complex environment.

+ Strong analytical ability along with the capacity to interpret data and make recommendations.

+ Comfortable with change and ambiguity; adaptable, collaborative and a systems thinker.

+ Must be self-motivated, results oriented and must constantly coach in order to develop team members.

+ Strong organizational and time management skills

+ Strong written and verbal communications skills

+ Attention to detail, with the ability to recognize discrepancies

+ Ability to work independently as well as part of a team

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_We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law._

Company: Kiewit