Senior Project Engineer- Plant

You may know McCormick as a leader in herbs, spices, seasonings, and condiments – and we’re only getting started. At McCormick, we’re always looking for new people to bring their unique flavor to our team. McCormick employees – all 14,000 of us across the world – are what makes this company a great place to work.   We are looking to hire a Senior Engineer immediately at our French's Food Plant in Springfiled, MO.   What We Bring To The Table: The best people deserve the best rewards. In addition to the benefits you’d expect from a global leader (401k, health insurance, paid time off, etc.) we also offer: • Competitive compensation • Career growth opportunities • Flexibility and Support for Diverse Life Stages and Choices • Wellbeing programs including Physical, Mental and Financial wellness • Tuition assistance The French's Food Company, a subsidiary of McCormick & Company, Inc. and a global leader in flavor is seeking a full-time Senior Project Engineer for the plant located in Springfield, MO. This person will report to the Engineering Manager.     The Senior Project Engineer will have responsibility for managing a variety of projects - Primarily large, multi-faceted projects ($50k-$20MM) that will require coordination and influence across several business functions (sales, marketing, packaging engineering, materials, quality, operations, maintenance, finance directors, plant managers, and the Director/VP level ) stakeholders. The senior engineer will drive engineering standards creation and implementation across the North American facilities. The position will also manage projects ranging from smaller sub process projects with multiple installations, medium projects consisting of multiple process replacements or additions, handling all facets of the project. The role will manage teams of external project managers and project engineers to implement significant projects for the business.   Key Responsibilities Define project opportunities, define the scope of the projects, develop costs and schedules, produce a request for project funds and gain approval, develop project documentation and training materials, and implement the approved project Communicating the progress of the project to leadership, senior leadership and peers on project status Conduct a post project review, and audit (where appropriate) would be conducted to measure results, and document learning's that would be beneficial for work Managing budget and schedule - to keep project on track with active monitoring and course-correcting Developing and implementing (coaching use of) standards in engineering processes and specification standards   Required Qualifications BSc in Engineering (Mechanical, electrical, industrial, or related) Minimum 7 - 10 years of manufacturing experience in food processing, pharmaceutical, or chemical process. Experience managing large projects Ability to use Microsoft Project . Understanding of equipment processes used in current and future manufacturing plants Experience moving or closing facilities, or acquisition experience Possesses a persuasive presentation style that can sell business strategies to executives. Holds team members accountable without direct line supervision, manages through influence. Creates very detailed project plans. Holds vendors accountable. Strong negotiatior and peacemaker among internal and external parties and between both parties. Sets and delivers against clear expectations. Develops processes and protocols in order to eliminate losses. Interaction level will be high among the incumbent and the director and VP level, across many functions, and with high expectations for accuracy and completeness of results Team Leadership - Process proven leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills. Analytical Skills - Strong analytical, problem identifying/solving, project management, and decision making skill required. Ability to translate business strategy into specific objectives and projects .Technical Knowledge - Understanding of food manufacturing practices and ability to develop process improvements and solutions     #LI-SZ1 McCormick & Company is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. As a general policy, McCormick does not offer employment visa sponsorships upon hire or in the future.