Engineering Manager

Position Summary

We are a global leader in food & beverage ingredients. The Engineering Manager, reporting to the Plant Manager, is responsible for the implementation of the engineering function, project and program management, continuous improvement, and utility management in the ofi spices plants in Deming, NM and Las Cruces, NM.

Position Responsibilities

• Study current machines, utility designs, and layout to find opportunities for process, engineering improvements.
• Work with the operations team to find and implement continuous improvement initiatives through various projects.
• Develop project objectives by reviewing project proposals and plans in agreement with stakeholders.
• Determine project specifications by studying product design, requirements, and performance standards.
• Review quotes from contractors, prepares cost estimates and Capex proposals.
• Identify project phases and elements.
• Determine project schedules by studying project plan and specifications.
• Control project plans by reviewing design, specifications, plan and schedule changes.
• Coordinate activities, anticipate and resolve problems.
• Participate in internal, external customer/contractor meetings and resolves project issues.
• Prepare project status reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends and recommend actions.
• Control project costs by monitoring expenditures and maintains project data base ofi provided Electronic Project management systems and tools.
• Contribute to sustainable development initiatives and carry out site inspections and energy surveys.
• Benchmark energy consumptions against best practice guidelines.
• Maintain product and company reputation by complying with Regulatory/Statutory regulations.
• Confirm project performance by conducting tests/trials of installed machinery.
• Implement policies, procedures, and systems for capex management as defined by Ofi Spices and the Global Engineering function.
• Develop and deliver operations and technical training, including engineering training, of critical machines and equipment to employees.

Position Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering is required. Master’s degree is strongly preferred.
• Fifteen (15) years of related engineering experience in food, pharmaceutical or chemical industry is preferred.
• Proven experience in project planning, equipment planning, estimations, execution, and commissioning protocols is required.
• Demonstrated current knowledge of environmental and sustainability initiatives for food business and experience implementing innovative solutions is required.
• Good working knowledge of regulatory, legislative, and business environments with excellent business analysis ability is required.
• Effective leadership abilities within a team are required.
• Should have the ability to influence and manager other internal customers and external suppliers/contractors to ensure the timely success of each project.
• Engineering assignments primarily in Deming, NM and some time in Las Cruces, NM.
• Must be able to travel to both locations.
• The position is based in Deming, NM.
• Our division has other processing plants within North America and this position may be required occasionally to manage projects and help as needed in these plants.
• Must be able to travel to other sites outside of New Mexico 10-15% of the time.