AddressPerdue AgriBusiness is part of Perdue Farms, a family-owned company heading into its second century of growth and innovation. An international agricultural products and services company, we handle agricultural commodities and have a diverse portfolio of products and businesses.
Summary
Come join the team at Perdue AgriBusiness! Perdue AgriBusiness (PAB) is one of the two operating divisions of Perdue Farms. Our company portfolio generates over $6.5 billion in sales and we are among the nation’s Top 10-grain companies with a global reach through our domestic and international export operations including organic grains. We also operate four soybean processing facilities, an edible oil refinery and specialty feed ingredients manufacturing. But wait, there’s more………Competitive salaries, flexible benefits plan, Tuition & Education Reimbursement, Paid Time Off, 401(k) Savings Options and so much more!
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We have an exciting opportunity for an Engineering Manager in Salisbury, MD. The core responsibility is to manage the engineering and capital budget functions for Perdue AgriBusiness. The Engineering Manager will provide consultation and guidance regarding capital expenditure projects, cost efficiencies, and process development. The incumbent will lead and direct a professional engineering staff of eight associates.
Principal and Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Lead and manage the AgriBusiness Engineering staff to include hiring, training, and developing the staff to meet the needs of the department
- Lead, promote, and create a safe working environment for all associates. Ensure compliance with all company, local, state, and federal requirements
- Develop with the SVP of PAB Operations, the capital budget and spend to include all maintenance, regulatory, enhancement and strategic projects
- Ensure all engineering projects efforts are in compliance with all company, local, state, and federal environmental requirements
- Design, develop, and manage AgriBusiness capital projects to enhance efficiencies and improve performance
- Design, develop, and manage AgriBusiness strategic capital projects to meet growth plans
- Provide technical support and training to facility managers for project design and management, new equipment acquisition, materials acquisition, and process changes
- Develop long-range strategic plans to ensure engineering requirements for AgriBusiness are accomplished
- Perform other tasks as directed by supervision
Minimum Education
- BS Degree (Engineering) or equivalent work experience
- Professional Engineering Certification (preferred)
Experience Requirements
- Understanding of manufacturing technologies.
- Understanding of State and Federal safety laws and regulations.
- Understanding of State and Federal environmental laws and regulations.
- Understanding of standard software applications.
- Strong communication, math, organizational, and analytical skills
- Strong leadership and interpersonal skills
Experience Preferred
- 10+ years of previous engineering experience
Environmental Factors and Physical Requirements
Able to move freely throughout the facilities including climbing vertical heights (0 - 150'), carrying tools and equipment (0-50 pounds), exposure to extreme temperatures (0-100 Degrees Fahrenheit), humidity, (0 - 100%), noise (50db to 100db) and chemicals (MSDS sheets available). Must be able to wear protective equipment to include self-contained breathing apparatus. Required to travel to remote AgriBusiness facilities and other offsite locations. Able to operate a motor vehicle. Able to use standard office equipment and communicate on the telephone.
Perdue Farms, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
