• Job Description

  Req#: R-35634
  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.

  Neither Land O’Lakes, nor its search firms, will ever contact you and ask for confidential information over the phone or in email. If you receive a call or email like this, please do not provide the information being requested.

• About the company

  Land O'Lakes, Inc. is a member-owned agricultural cooperative based in the Minneapolis-St.

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