Engineer(Plant Project Manager)

The Plant Project Manager (Principal Engineer) develops/manages capital strategy development and implementation for the assigned plant(s) including product or package commercialization projects. Also responsible for following the assigned project management methodology, reporting and tracking performance, schedule and cash flow. The Plant Project Manager assists with technical support and leadership in beverage manufacturing systems, equipment and processes

Creates capital strategies with plant(s) and communicates them to internal stakeholders and support teams.

Develops and/or manages multi-year projects involving potentially multiple manufacturing facilities concurrently implementing project assignments and schedules. Duties include the development of project plans, estimation of costs, coordination of vendors, and supporting execution of projects from conception through start-up and commissioning at agreed performance levels (time, cost, line performance, etc.).

For those with direct employee management responsibilities, manage all HR processes including recruitment, performance management and development, etc. ?

Communication and Collaboration

Lead the development of plant capital plans – agreeing to programs, priorities and timing.

Manage regular communication routines with plant(s) and support functions to insure alignment and awareness

Collaborate with Quality, Safety, Environmental, Purchasing, Legal, and others to insure appropriate internal checks and warm hand-offs in successful project execution.

Partner with teams ensure consistent vision for business case development.

Technical

Provide expertise in equipment, machinery operation, manufacturing, etc. for thermal, water, food service, dairy, aseptic and sparkling platforms to ensure operating efficiencies at production sites.

Lead and facilitate development of equipment solutions to support product and package initiatives.

Create Capital strategies and communicate them to internal stakeholders and equipment manufacturers.

Adhere to all CCBF requirements for specification and performance.

Leadership

Lead teams of internal and external stakeholders in addition to working as an individual contributor.

Lead stakeholders in finding Technical solutions for complex issues.

Excellent verbal/written communication and influencing skills.

Education Level

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related discipline; equivalent work experience considered.

Master’s degree in engineering or related discipline preferred.

Experience Required

Minimum of 5 years of manufacturing and engineering experience in beverage, food, aseptic, or dairy manufacturing environments required (other CPC experience considered).

5-10 years of manufacturing, engineering, and maintenance experience in beverage, food, aseptic or dairy manufacturing environments preferred.

Proven technical expertise in processes and/or machinery utilized in the beverage industry.

Competencies

Speaking/Presenting – Clearly articulate ideas, opinions, feelings and information in technical presentations and speeches so that the intended purpose is achieved and the needs of the audience are met.

Collaborating – Work effectively with others to achieve positive results.

Thinking Analytically – Summarize information concisely and clearly identify key elements, patterns, results, or relationships. Utilizing data to draw conclusions and make fact based decisions.

Thinking Creatively – Generate innovative “out of the box” approaches and improved solutions that help create incremental gains in manufacturing results.

Prioritizing – Coordinate and organize resources and people in efficient and effective ways to accomplish larger strategies and goals.

Computer Skills – Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Microsoft Project, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access with experience developing spreadsheet models, relational databases, and presentations.

Formalized project planning – utilizing tools and process to develop and track a project

Technical expertise in processes and/or machinery utilized in the beverage, food, and dairy industries.

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