Engineering Services Manager, International

Rich Products Corporation is known around the world as the founder of the non-dairy segment of the frozen food industry and the leading supporter and solutions provider to the Food Service, In-Store Bakery and Retail marketplaces. We are one of the world's premier family-owned food companies with more than 7,300 associates worldwide.

We currently have a great opportunity as an Engineering Services Manager, International Operations.

Responsibilities: Support the development and implementation of long and short-term strategic plans for the purpose of identifying and defining Engineering and capital objectives and establishing and meeting timelines to accomplish objectives for Rich Products Corporation.

Manage the Capital appropriation request process and ensure guidelines are adhered to.

Thorough use of appropriate project management tools, develop and support execution of capital projects to support corporate and plant objectives of cost reduction, quality improvement, safety/environmental, new products and capacity expansions.

Works with Operations to reduce product costs and improve product quality, specifically in new equipment or processes.

Monitors industry and local standards to insure RPC maintains technical equivalence or superiority to competition and/or industry wide benchmarks

Monitor and ensure compliance with local and RPC environmental safety programs (wastewater, PSM, etc.)

Works with Marketing, R&D and Operations to facilitate new product development, including advising on feasibility, costing and execution of new equipment/processes as required.

Establish a process for development of a rolling 3-5 year plan for all preventative maintenance and capital replacement projects.

Lead cost reduction and Associate safety programs; leverage Global Engineering Team for ergonomic programs, etc.

Identify and enhance RPC sustainable competitive points of differentiations relative to engineering know-how and operating systems.

Monitors Regulatory and insurance requirements, and insures compliance.

Participate on the International Supply Chain Leadership team

Develop options for and support implement of long term strategies for each manufacturing location and product line based on Sales & Marketing projections.

Implement plans that optimize Human Resources and Capital Resources.

Challenge and implement Plant processes in order to improve productivity, lower costs, and improve quality.

Identify and evaluate opportunities to drive out costs across the enterprise.

Facilitate the sharing of best practices across the Regions / Plants.

Explore and propose the implementation of new process and packaging technology.

Responsible for development and completion of assigned projects/plans.

Provide strong Project Management Skills for Divisional Projects.

Creates and fosters an environment that encourages Associates to seek continuous process improvement, resulting in reduced costs, higher productivity, increased quality and more efficient operations.

Monitors adherence to enterprise engineering policies and practices.

Performs other related responsibilities, as needed

Functions as a value accelerator in all operational and business dimensions.


What do I need to be considered a candidate?
BS in Engineering. MBA preferred.

10 years experience in a manufacturing environment in leadership roles, including experiences managing the intricacies of global engineering operations.

Multilingual capabilities preferred.

Demonstrated ability to develop and implement processes and technology to improve manufacturing and procurement Demonstrated knowledge of international regulations impacting operations.

Demonstrated ability to effectively lead, motivate, understand and interact with Associates from diverse cultures.

Expertise in the new product development processes and products.

Ability to frequently travel internationally (typically 35% to 40% of time.

Ability to clearly communicate in writing and orally.

Ability to analyze data and draw logical conclusions.

Sound financial knowledge including operating budgets, capital budgets and overall business and marketplace profitability and growth.

Knowledge of quality and food safety performance regulations and Associate safety performance.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and invite qualified candidates to apply. As part of our efforts to provide a safe and productive environment and hire talented and qualified associates, we maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing and background investigations.

Please visit our website at www.richs.com/careers to apply for this position or view other exciting opportunities.