Now Brewing – manager engineering! #tobeapartner

From the beginning, Starbucks set out to be a different kind of company. One that not only

celebrated coffee and the rich tradition, but that also brought a feeling of connection. We are known for developing extraordinary leaders who share this passion and are guided by their service to others.

This job contributes to Starbucks success by managing day-to-day engineering operations in compliance with established engineering standards, meeting yearly quality and profit improvement and partner development objectives. Models and acts in accordance with Starbucks guiding principles.

As an engineering manager, you will…

• Lead - Set goals for the work group, develop organizational capability, and model how we work together:

• Identify and communicate key responsibilities and practices to ensure the immediate team of direct reports promote a successful attitude, confidence in leadership, and teamwork to achieve business results.

• Support the implementation of company programs to ensure the success of the Company.

• Plan and Execute - Develop strategic and operational plans for the work group, manage execution, and measure results:

• Develop, establish and control

• Maintain open communication with manager regarding team's progress toward departmental goals.

• Plan and manage business unit and department processes and practices to ensure that programs are aligned with company business goals and objectives.

• Prepare, communicate and educate client groups and team on changes in policies and practices within the organization.

• Oversee Business Requirements - Provide functional expertise and execute functional responsibilities:

• Anticipate, recognize and assess situations quickly and organize resources to take appropriate action.

• Develop and implement cost-saving opportunities to meet or exceed company expectations.

• Develop operating plans to anticipate future operational needs and technology linkages.

• Maintain and improve customer service levels for all business units serviced, ensure proper communication channels are maintained.

• Set technical direction and lead efforts that impact engineering's effectiveness and efficiencies in the design and execution process with internal customers and key suppliers.

• Support established department goals and objectives, including development and maintenance of programs and procedures for engineering area.

• Translate business requirements into plans and objectives for others to act on.

• Use knowledge of internal and external resources to develop strategies that provide a competitive advantage and support long-term Starbucks initiatives

• Understand and ensure team has expertise in technical processes used in roasting, packaging and soluble process.

• Ensure regulatory compliance for equipment plant design (i.e. mechanical and electrical codes met) and facilitates environmental regulatory compliance testing.

• Develop Partners & Build Teams - Providing partners with coaching, feedback, and developmental opportunities and building effective teams:

• Challenge and inspire partners to achieve business results.

• Conduct and ensure the completion of performance reviews.

• Ensure partners adhere to legal and operational compliance requirements.

• Oversee training and development of partners directly and indirectly managed and make effective staffing decisions.

• Provide coaching, direction and leadership support to team members in order to achieve partner, business and customer results.

We’d love to hear from people with:

• BS in engineering degree (preferred)

• Engineering experience (7+ years)

• Manufacturing & project management experience (7+ years)

• Experience leading / supervising professional and non-exempt partners

• Implementation of quality, customer service and cost optimization programs from a field or home office position (5 years)

• Budget planning and management

• Experience in consumer products or food company and plant experience, either technical or production

As a Starbucks partner, you (and your family) will have access to medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, and other voluntary insurance benefits. Partners have access to short-term and long-term disability, paid parental leave, family expansion reimbursement, paid vacation from date of hire*, sick time (accrued at 1 hour for every 25 hours worked), eight paid holidays, and two personal days per year. Starbucks also offers eligible partners participation in a 401(k) retirement plan with employer match, a discounted company stock program (S.I.P.), Starbucks equity program (Bean Stock), incentivized emergency savings, and financial well-being tools. Additionally, Starbucks offers 100% upfront tuition coverage for a first-time bachelor’s degree through Arizona State University’s online program via the Starbucks College Achievement Plan, student loan management resources, and access to other educational opportunities. You will also have access to backup care and DACA reimbursement. Starbucks will comply with any applicable state and local laws regarding employee leave benefits, including, but not limited to providing time off pursuant to the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act, and in accordance with its plans and policies. This list is subject to change depending on collective bargaining in locations where partners have a certified bargaining representative. For additional information regarding partner perks and more detailed information about benefits, go to starbucksbenefits.com (file:///C:/Users/rofunk/AppData/Local/Microsoft/Windows/INetCache/Content.Outlook/EHRXPAYM/starbucksbenefits.com) .

*If you are working in CA, CO, IL, LA, ME, MA, NE, ND or RI, you will accrue vacation up to a maximum of 120 hours (190 in CA) for roles below director and 200 hours (316 in CA) for roles at director or above. For roles in other states, you will be granted vacation time starting at 120 hours annually for roles below director and 200 hours annually for roles director and above.

The actual base pay offered to the successful candidate will be based on multiple factors, including but not limited to job-related knowledge/skills, experience, geographical location, and internal equity. At Starbucks, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at the high end of the range for their role, and compensation decisions are dependent upon the facts and circumstances of each position and candidate.

Join us and inspire with every cup. Apply today!

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, marital status, military or veteran status, gender identity and expression, genetic information, or any other factor protected by law.

We are committed to creating a diverse and welcoming workplace that includes partners with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We believe that enables us to better meet our mission and values while serving customers throughout our global communities. People of color, women, LGBTQIA+, veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with all federal state and local ordinances. Starbucks Corporation is committed to offering reasonable accommodations to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at applicantaccommodation@starbucks.com .