Project Manager, Engineering

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Illinois, +11 more states.

📋 Description

• Direct capital and technical projects aimed at enhancing plant reliability, capacity, safety, and efficiency across various facilities.

• Supervise the creation and implementation of site master plans.

• Oversee capital budgets, ensuring that projects are completed on schedule and within their defined scope.

• Hold accountability for multiple facilities, possessing a comprehensive understanding of food manufacturing operations.

• Formulate and execute 2–3-year capital master plans that align with business objectives.

• Lead the development of project scopes, preliminary estimates, business cases, and securing necessary approvals.

• Manage the execution of capital projects, including design, procurement, scheduling, construction, commissioning, validation, and project closeout.

• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders and contractors, addressing issues and fostering alignment.

• Ensure adherence to food safety, quality, environmental, health, and safety regulations.

• Provide technical troubleshooting support, including conducting root cause analyses and implementing countermeasures.

• Assist in site initiatives for Progressive Maintenance, Breakdown Elimination, and Autonomous Maintenance.

• Contribute to cost-saving measures and efficiency improvements through sustainability and continuous improvement projects.

• Act as a technical subject matter expert in sanitary design and process technology.

• Enhance team capabilities by offering feedback, mentoring, and guidance to indirect reports and contractors.

• Engage with OEMs, contractors, government agencies, and co-manufacturers.

• Participate in Plant Steering Teams and take the lead on site-level project teams.

• Support the accuracy of project reporting, forecasting, and documentation.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree in Engineering is mandatory.

• A minimum of 3–5 years of capital project management experience, ideally within the food manufacturing sector, is essential.

• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple capital projects simultaneously, totaling approximately $6M annually, is required.

• Proven history of driving measurable improvements in key performance indicators such as cost reduction, equipment uptime, and material loss is necessary.

• In-depth knowledge of sanitary equipment design and technology used in food processing is required.

• Prior experience in operations, maintenance, and/or engineering within a plant setting is preferred.

• Strong leadership, influence over stakeholders, and effective cross-functional communication skills are essential.

• Formal training or certification in Project Management is preferred.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office is required.

• Experience with ERP systems, including SAP and relevant capital project systems, is preferred.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive compensation and benefits package with no waiting period – eligibility begins on the first day.

• 401(k) plan with a 5% employer match and full vesting upon enrollment.

• Four weeks of vacation time.

• Five sick days.

• Parental leave.

• 11 company holidays, including two floating holidays.

• Paid training opportunities.

• Tuition reimbursement programs.

• Access to the DevelopU educational platform, featuring over 10,000 free courses.

• An inclusive workplace environment.

• Employee Resource Groups for support and community.

• Wellness and employee assistance programs available.

• Potential eligibility for annual discretionary merit compensation awards, bonuses, and equity pay.