Engineering Manager

We are looking for an Engineering Manager, to lead our Engineering team at all Omnium plant locations. You will be a valued team member responsible for site support for all process changes (MOC's).

This role is part of our Omnium business who is a loyal partner in the manufacturing of crop protection, adjuvant, and plant nutrition products.

The qualified candidate will be based out of Saint Joseph, MO or Hampton, IA

Responsibilities:

• Troubleshooting process and equipment failures
• Assist preventive and predictive maintenance system development (roughly 25% of the job)
• Innovate and implement improved processes and business practices i.e. automation, barcoding (30%)
• Continuous improvement, technical research and standardization of processes and equipment across all sites (15%)
• Ensure all plants maintain current and accurate drawings and schematics for all facilities and process units (15%)
• Team leadership, coaching, mentoring, career development, and financial support activities (15%)
• Other duties as assigned.

Experience/Education Required:

• Chemical Engineering degree and 3-7 years direct experience in chemical process design and operations with leadership experience or Technical Degree and 7+ years direct experience in chemical process design and operations with leadership experience
• Extensive industrial chemical Process Engineering experience including troubleshooting with root cause analysis, process redesign, and capital project development.
• Excellent collaborative skills. As a support function, the Engineering Manager must be able to persuade, assert, enforce proper design and compliance with corporate standards.
• Strong people leadership skills including for team members at various/remote locations.
• Travel as needed to support team and manufacturing sites.

Soft Skills:

• Lead by example.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively manage multiple projects to meet business objectives.
• Excellent written and verbal communication to team, leadership, contractors, and project stakeholders.
• Excellent analytical skills, strong attention to detail, and collaborative interpersonal skills.
• CAD experience highly preferred.
• Ability to make decisions as well as influence decision-making.
• Strong work habits focusing on safety, quality, and productivity.
• Must be able to work in a changing environment where a high degree of teamwork and collaboration are required.

Salary: $105, 040 - $157, 560

In most cases, candidates offered employment can expect to be hired at a pay rate near the middle of our salary ranges

About Land O'Lakes, Inc.

Join us and be part of a Fortune 250, farmer- and member-owned cooperative that is reimagining the business of food. We have been named a Top Workplace by Indeed and LinkedIn, and to the TIME 100 Most Influential Companies list.

Benefits for most full-time roles include medical, dental, vision, PTO, life & disability insurance, education assistance, a 401k and a variety of well-being resources. Most part-time employees are eligible for prorated PTO, holiday pay, employee development programs, prorated education assistance, and a 401(k).

Land O'Lakes, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) M/F/Vets/Disabled. The company maintains a drug-free workforce, including post-employment substance abuse testing pursuant to a Drug and Alcohol Policy.

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