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• $194k Per Year Senior Process Improvement Engineering Manager
  Smithfield Foods
  

Occupation:

Architectural and Engineering Managers

Location:

Kansas City, MO

• 64153
  

Job Type:

Full Time (30 Hours or More)

Posted:

07/28/2026

Positions available: 1

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• Smithfield Foods
  

Web Site:

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Expires:

10/29/2026

Job #:

R-2026-9868

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THE VALUE YOU'LL BRING

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As a Senior Process Improvement Engineering Manager, you will provide strategic leadership for enterprise-wide initiatives that drive operational excellence, enhance product quality, and optimize cost performance across multiple manufacturing sites. In this high-impact role, you will architect and lead the execution of advanced process improvement strategies, labor optimization programs, and continuous improvement frameworks that support long-term business goals. You will mentor and develop a high-performing, cross-functional engineering organization, establish performance standards and measurements.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

The below statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. May perform other duties as assigned.

Strategic Leadership:

Lead the development of long-term roadmaps to drive productivity, cost efficiency, and standardization; serve as a thought leader for process transformation, capital allocation, and innovation, including automation and advanced analytics initiatives.

Engineering Leadership:

Provide technical direction and mentorship to engineering staff.

Process Optimization:

Analyze and improve manufacturing processes, including workflows, layouts, and labor utilization. Implement lean manufacturing techniques such as Kaizen, Value Stream Mapping, and A3 problem-solving to reduce waste and increase throughput.

Project Management:

Lead and manage multiple, concurrent engineering projects from concept through execution. Ensure project timelines, budgets, and objectives are achieved.

Data-Driven Improvements:

Utilize data collection and root cause analysis to evaluate production systems, identify inefficiencies, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

Standards & Systems:

Develop and maintain labor standards, SOPs, and production measurement systems. Establish and enhance management systems for cost analysis, financial planning, and job evaluation.

Cross-Functional Collaboration:

Partner with Operations, Quality, Maintenance, and Supply Chain to implement technical improvements and ensure alignment with business goals. Support new equipment installation and process validation.

Training & Knowledge Sharing:

Facilitate training workshops and coach plant personnel and leaders on best practices in process optimization.

Compliance & Governance:

Conduct audits and evaluations to ensure processes ...For full information see follow application link.

Smithfield is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action (EEO/AA) Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with disability, or any other protected group status or non-job related characteristic as directed by law.