Engineering Manager, Capital Projects
The Engineering Manager is responsible and accountable for the creation, design, and execution of capital projects. Oversee and lead the on-site project management team and provides insight and guidance into strategic guidance specifically relating to processing, packaging, and filtration. The Engineering Manager will ensure all capital projects are delivered, in scope, on time, and within budget. Responsible for communication with key stakeholders. Responsible for coordination, implementation, execution, and completion of specific projects ensuring consistency with company strategy, commitments, and goals.
Responsibilities :
- Create a safety and quality culture required for a world class organization.
- Manage team of engineers in an extremely fast-paced, dynamic environment
- Manage communications to the Technical Capability Director, R&D, Engineering, Commercialization, and other groups as necessary
- Partner with vendors and consultants to develop plans for process systems while providing recommendations for enhanced performance of the facility
- Implement engineered solutions and utilize technical resources both internal and external to fairlife's network.
- Lead the planning and implementation of capital projects with engineers and project managers. Develop plans, manage project budget, plan and schedule project timelines, track project deliverables using appropriate tools, provide direction and support to project team, constantly monitor and report on progress of the project to all stakeholders, implement and manage project changes and interventions to achieve desired project outputs and evaluations and assessment of project results. Utilize project management tools to achieve the results efficiently.
- Serve as subject matter expert for processing, and quality expectations, to include all Dairy Processing, VTIS / UHT operations, CIP parameters, Membranes, and Separators
- Understand the interdependencies of process systems and supporting utilities and manage the impact of adding and removing equipment for the plant.
- Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned
Skills / Qualifications Required :
Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or related discipline3+ years of experience in manufacturing plants in the food and beverage industry managing Projects3+ years in the dairy industry preferredAbility to update P&ID's, mechanical / electrical prints (CAD / SolidWorks preferred)Skilled in organizing resources and establishing prioritiesAble to maintain confidentiality of records and informationStrong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse communityAbility to make administrative and procedural decisions and judgements on sensitive, confidential issuesAbility to supervise and train staff, including organizing, prioritizing, and scheduling work assignmentsAbility to analyze and assess training and development needsSelf-starter; take charge, positive & proactive attitude.Knowledge of budgeting cost estimating and fiscal management principles and proceduresAble to understand and utilize engineering drawings, operating manuals, and blueprints to conduct businessAbility to handle ambiguity and work in a fast paced, entrepreneurial environmentAbility to work all shifts including off shiftsAseptic / ESL experience preferredConsumer Packaged Goods background preferredKnowledge of USDA, State, Federal regulations for a dairy manufacturing facility a plusPosition Location : Webster, NY
Reports To : Director of Engineering - Plant Capital East
Travel Requirements : Minimal
Exempt / Nonexempt : Exempt
Base pay offered may vary depending on geography, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. A full range of medical, financial, and / or other benefits, dependent on the position, is offered.
Base pay range : $130,000 - $150,000 USD
fairlife, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. All qualified applicants and employees will be given equal opportunity. Selection decisions are based on job-related factors.
In addition to its nondiscrimination commitment, the Company will also provide reasonable accommodation of qualified individuals with known disabilities unless doing so would impose an undue hardship on the Company. If you have a disability and would like to request accommodation in order to apply for a position with us, please email careers@fairlife.com.