Job Description

Reporting to the Director of Plant Operations, you will plan single or multiple projects that range in complexity. You will manage all aspects of the project (i.e., scope development, cost estimates and schedule, etc.) by collaborating within the engineering organization and with other cross-functional departments. You will manage all technical resources and influence team members to execute projects from conception to completion delivering success criteria and vertical start-up. You should have a solid understanding of the food processing technology employed in a USDA/FDA frozen food production facility.

This position is critical for providing manufacturing process/packaging systems and modification expertise for our manufacturing plant to deliver our company’s established plans and goals for innovation, infrastructure, and cost savings. Typical projects involve state-of-the-art frozen food assembly/freezing/packaging systems, sauce processing systems, vegetable processing systems, dedicated product systems, factory automation, food equipment design and fabrication, building infrastructure and utility systems, and environmental health/food safety.

Qualifications

You should have a solid understanding of the food processing technology employed in a USDA/FDA frozen food production facility
Bachelor's Degree in an Engineering discipline or a Technology Degree
5+ years of experience in Food Manufacturing
3+ years of Project Management experience
Frozen Food Experience

Responsibilities

Reporting to the Director of Plant Operations you will plan single or multiple projects that range in complexity
You will manage all aspects of the project (i.e., scope development, cost estimates and schedule, etc.) by collaborating within the engineering organization and with other cross-functional departments
You will manage all technical resources and influence team members to execute projects from conception to completion delivering success criteria and vertical start-up
Typical projects involve state-of-the-art frozen food assembly/freezing/packaging systems, sauce processing systems, vegetable processing systems, dedicated product systems, factory automation, food equipment design and fabrication, building infrastructure and utility systems, and environmental health/food safety
Travel to vendors, suppliers, engineering service providers, and any other sites required to successfully execute projects
Travel will involve domestic and international
Work with leadership within and outside the Supply Chain function
Have external interactions with, but not limited to, equipment vendors, construction contractors, engineering services contractors, local / state / federal government agencies, and co-manufacturing organizations
Be a Technical Leader and an expert in Project Management and has demonstrated accomplishments and contributions to meet business needs
Manage a range of medium to large projects
Ensure that all project planning, deliverables, reporting, and spending forecasts are managed and are delivered within cost, schedule and performance success criteria

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