Engineering Manager

Job Description:

The Engineering Manager (Controls/Factory IT) will manage a team of engineers to execute capital projects across Mars Pet Nutrition North America, focused on the following scope areas – power/electrical, controls/automation and Factory IT. This role will require functional/technical support for the team as well as creating a high performing team of engineers through associate engagement and development.

This role must be based out of one of the following locations:

Franklin, TN, Reno, NV, Columbus, OH, Ft. Smith Arkansas

What are we looking for?

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering is required. Electrical, Electronics Engineering or other related electrical/controls degree is preferred.
• 7+ years’ experience in a comparable technical position - food, beverage, pharmaceutical or related industry preferable
• Understanding of engineering principles – Controls/Automation knowledge including low voltage electrical systems, instrumentation, PLC/HMI systems. Knowledge in MES/MOM, Factory IT and Cyber Security is a plus.
• High performance team experience
• Ability to travel up to 30%
  

What will be your key responsibilities?

• Role model the Five Principles, Associate Concept, Great Line Management (GLM) and High Performance Collaboration (HPC) mindset to attract, retain and develop associate talent
• Drive excellence in execution on capital projects within area of ownership, including associate development on project management methodology, risk management and EWP documentation
• Create and support the development of global/regional standards, and training programs
• Be a change agent and provide thought/strategic leadership on areas of opportunities to improve our ways-of-working across the Global, Regional and Site Engineering and Technical communities
• Support strategy development by working with the Controls & Digital Engineering Program Manager and other leaders to develop and execute regional engineering strategies
• Foster open relationships, motivate teams and ensure strong collaboration to support successful implementation of continuous improvement initiatives and ensure successful project execution
  

What can you expect from Mars?

• Work with over 130,000 diverse and talented Associates, all guided by the Five Principles.
• Join a purpose driven company, where we’re striving to build the world we want tomorrow, today.
• Best-in-class learning and development support from day one, including access to our in-house Mars University.
• An industry competitive salary and benefits package, including company bonus.