🚀 Plant Start-Up Project Manager (Greenfield) Lead a Brand-New Site From Zero
Were Sesajal, a food & ingredients powerhouse with 30+ years nourishing millions across North America.
Were building a new greenfield manufacturing plant in the U.S. , designed for world-class standards.
From family business to global group, we operate across Mexico, the U.S., and Europe.
We believe in thinking big, doing whats right, and creating solutions that truly improve lives.
If you want to build, lead, and leave a legacy, this is where you belong.
Were building a brand-new greenfield plant in the U.S. and need a builder who can turn empty land into a fully operating site. Lead a true once-in-a-career start-up and shape the future from day one.
What Youll Lead
You will be the driving force behind :
🏗 Full Plant Start-Up Execution
- Own the entire greenfield build : CAPEX, utilities, packaging lines (glass / PET, spray), refining, bottling, and storage systems.
- Lead engineering, investment, process improvement, and new technology initiatives.
📅 Project Planning & Delivery
Define project objectives, scope, timing, resources, and budget.Build and execute the master plan (Charter, URS, Gantt, risk, change control).Track timeline, quality, milestones, KPIs, and financial performance.🤝 Cross-Functional Leadership
Act as the main point of contact across internal teams, OEMs, EPC / CMAR / GC, contractors, suppliers, and leadership in Mexico.Align stakeholders and ensure seamless communication at every stage.Risk, Safety & Compliance
Identify and mitigate risks from day one.Ensure compliance with OSHA, NFPA, FDA, food safety, hygiene, and GMP standards.📊 Documentation & Reporting
Keep all drawings, procedures, documentation, and reports up to date.Provide clear, strategic updates to senior leadership.👥 People & Team Leadership
Motivate and guide the project team, ensuring collaboration and accountability.Provide technical guidance on design, maintenance, development, and continuous improvement.🛠 Problem-Solving & Decision-Making
Make fast, informed decisions.Resolve conflicts before they become roadblocks.Must-haves
710+ years in plant CAPEX & start-ups (food / CPG / pharma).PMI / Lean toolkit; AutoCAD and MS Project proficiency.Utilities & process exposure (electrical, HVAC, piping, fluids).Regulatory familiarity : UL / ASME / NFPA / FDA; GMP / FSSC awareness.Bilingual English / Spanish; on-site leadership; ability to relocate to Temple, TX.Nice to have
TPM / SMED / DMAIC; packaging line startup (filler, capper, labeler, palletizer).Experience with permitting / due diligence in the U.S.Degree in Industrial, Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, or related Engineering.Apply on LinkedIn or email your resume to alejandra.soto@sesajal.com (subject : SEPM Temple ).