OVERVIEW:

The Project Manager/ Engineer works with teams to develop ideas and new projects to improve Safety, Quality, Costs and Maintenance Reliability. Develops the justification and costs for projects and writes CAR’s. Creates and leads project teams and Communicates progress of the projects. Installs all projects with a safety 1st attitude and per the scope, schedule, budget, quality standards and performance parameters. Is responsible for definition, acquisition, installation and start-up of equipment for commercialization.

Responsibilities and Accountabilities:

• Complete all work with a mindset that safety is the highest priority.
• Manage assigned engineering projects establishing manpower, budgets, scheduling, equipment, and materials.
• Facilitate project meetings as required. Error on over communication.
• Conduct discussions with internal customers to obtain input and communicate project plans.
• Control project scope, schedule, costs and quality via project management skills.
• Select and manage equipment suppliers and vendors.
• Select, hire and manage engineering consultants and construction contractors.
• Stay abreast of, evaluate and select appropriate equipment and technology.
• Specify and design cereal processing, packaging, and infrastructure systems.
• Prepare reports: expenditure requests, monthly reports, etc.
• Conduct feasibility studies and cost - benefit analysis.
• Provide construction management and start-up management.
• Maintain an up to date awareness of Federal, State, and Local engineering codes and regulations.
• Review ergonomics, safety requirements and sanitation/GMP/food safety aspects of assigned projects.
• Participate and be an active member of the engineering department to foster teamwork and provide excellent customer service.
• Provide training and educational services to all departments when applicable.
• Supervise and manage project construction activities.
• Best practice sharing and implementation
• Update and maintain process flows, P&ID’s and Engineering Standards
• Responsible for definition, acquisition, installation and start-up of equipment for commercialization
• Lead and participate in 3rd party audits
• Assist with developing capital strategy and 5 year plans

Requirements:

• Understanding of Lean Manufacturing/Continuous Improvement methodologies.
• Must have strong analytical and business judgment including demonstrated problem-solving and trouble-shooting skills.
• Ability to influence, mentor and coach to get results through others.
• Results driven for being the low cost producer and supporting company growth strategies.
• Have strong bias for action, while proving the ability to inspire others.
• Convey high level of optimism while setting aggressive targets to teams, finding ways to achieve them.
• Communicates a compelling vision and inspired sense of purpose. Talks about the possibilities and is optimistic. Creates strong morale and spirit within team.
• Solves highly complex problems and prioritizes actions in a timely manner. Probes all sources for answers and can quickly sense what will help resolve issues.
• Establish clear directions, sets stretching objectives. Lays out work in a well-planned and organized manner and brings out the best in people through leveraging their strengths.
• Speaks candidly and provides constructive feedback in a professional manner.
• Organizes and manages projects; interacts, supports, facilitates and leads multi-functional work teams; leads teams to consensus; strong negotiation skills.
• Able to build strong and diverse relationships across the business groups they partner with. Supports and fosters change.
• Demonstrates a passion for safety. Able to develop and maintain a respectful and safe work environment.

• 4-year degree required (science or engineering preferred)
• PMP Certification Preferred

• Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in operations, project management, process design and contractor supervision in a process environment. Proven project management experience of complex projects is required; Demonstrates interpersonal skills with strong grasp of engineering disciplines, plant operations and construction.