Land O'Lakes, Inc.
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Land O'Lakes, Inc. Location: Arden Hills, MN (will consider virtual/remote if strategically located near major airports and sites) Job Duties
Coordinate and manage Dairy Foods capital budget of $50MM to include organization and maintenance of master project list, project prioritization, and feedback to the Dairy Foods plants on timing based on the overall Dairy Foods capital strategy. Be a resource for Dairy Foods Plant Managers and the Manufacturing Directors to provide input into annual plant MRO budgets as requested. Provide input into Dairy Foods Strategy and lead Engineering-related efforts associated with changes to plant process and products to include, but not limited to R&D and Corporate Strategic lead projects. Coach, mentor and provide leadership to the plant project engineers and early career employees (e.g. Talent Acceleration Program employees and interns). Supervise Senior Manager/Manager direct reports. Manage internal and external Engineering efforts and contractors for the execution and implementation of projects from concept through to successful handoff. Work with plant operations and corporate functions on strategic projects involving business growth/innovation, Quality, Safety, Environmental, and sustainability projects. Stay current on industry regulations, innovations, and emerging technologies. Work closely with Plant Project Engineers to facilitate their continued professional and technical development. Lead the development, implementation, and maintenance of all applicable Corporate Engineering standards. Lead the development, implementation, and maintenance of capital development & project management process. Work with the cross-functional team to drive standardization between plants (structure, processes, design). Required Competencies & Other Skills
Strong knowledge and experience regarding principles and practices of food (Dairy) manufacturing, including: Sanitary design, GMPs, food safety, quality, manufacturing concepts. Strong knowledge of USDA Dairy and 3A requirements. Strong communication & collaboration. Multi plant experience preferred. Experience in capital equipment selection, scoping, bidding and execution (including budgeting responsibilities). Experience in Capital Project Management, concept through implementation. Ability to travel – anticipate annual average to be 50% -60%. Must live near a major airport. Required Education, Experience, and Knowledge
4-year degree, Engineering field preferred 8+ years’ experience Salary Range
$159,520 - $299,100 About Land O'Lakes, Inc.
Land O'Lakes is a Fortune 250, farmer- and member-owned cooperative that is reimagining the business of food. 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. 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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Operations Director, Engineering
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Land O'Lakes, Inc. Location: Arden Hills, MN (will consider virtual/remote if strategically located near major airports and sites) Job Duties
Coordinate and manage Dairy Foods capital budget of $50MM to include organization and maintenance of master project list, project prioritization, and feedback to the Dairy Foods plants on timing based on the overall Dairy Foods capital strategy. Be a resource for Dairy Foods Plant Managers and the Manufacturing Directors to provide input into annual plant MRO budgets as requested. Provide input into Dairy Foods Strategy and lead Engineering-related efforts associated with changes to plant process and products to include, but not limited to R&D and Corporate Strategic lead projects. Coach, mentor and provide leadership to the plant project engineers and early career employees (e.g. Talent Acceleration Program employees and interns). Supervise Senior Manager/Manager direct reports. Manage internal and external Engineering efforts and contractors for the execution and implementation of projects from concept through to successful handoff. Work with plant operations and corporate functions on strategic projects involving business growth/innovation, Quality, Safety, Environmental, and sustainability projects. Stay current on industry regulations, innovations, and emerging technologies. Work closely with Plant Project Engineers to facilitate their continued professional and technical development. Lead the development, implementation, and maintenance of all applicable Corporate Engineering standards. Lead the development, implementation, and maintenance of capital development & project management process. Work with the cross-functional team to drive standardization between plants (structure, processes, design). Required Competencies & Other Skills
Strong knowledge and experience regarding principles and practices of food (Dairy) manufacturing, including: Sanitary design, GMPs, food safety, quality, manufacturing concepts. Strong knowledge of USDA Dairy and 3A requirements. Strong communication & collaboration. Multi plant experience preferred. Experience in capital equipment selection, scoping, bidding and execution (including budgeting responsibilities). Experience in Capital Project Management, concept through implementation. Ability to travel – anticipate annual average to be 50% -60%. Must live near a major airport. Required Education, Experience, and Knowledge
4-year degree, Engineering field preferred 8+ years’ experience Salary Range
$159,520 - $299,100 About Land O'Lakes, Inc.
Land O'Lakes is a Fortune 250, farmer- and member-owned cooperative that is reimagining the business of food. 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. 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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