Sr. Project Engineer

• Perform process design, scope validation, development, and implementation of capital projects as assigned.

• Draft and submit budget proposals, and recommend subsequent budget changes where necessary.

• Evaluate, develop, and implement core manufacturing processes to deliver efficiency and reduce costs.

• Facilitate and lead troubleshooting of manufacturing inefficiencies and quality opportunities as needed across the supply chain.

• Execute the development and implementation of continuous improvement activities and food safety process improvements across the co-manufacturing environment.

• Analyze and develop action plans to optimize current processes to meet all customer and internal requirements.

• Conduct project post mortems and create recommendations reports to identify successful and unsuccessful project elements.

• Perform risk assessments of equipment and processes being used throughout the supply chain.

• Evaluate and execute capacity improvement projects as needed.

• Present data, findings, and final project reports to team members and internal stakeholders.

• Develop best practices and tools for project execution and management.

• Utilize Best Practices of Lean Manufacturing & Continuous Improvement.

Experience, Skills, Education:

• At least 7 years of project management experience within a food/beverage manufacturing environment.

• A bachelor's degree in industrial, chemical engineering, or a related field is required.

• A Six Sigma or Lean certification is required, HACCP certification is preferred.

• Demonstrated experience executing process improvement projects.

• Ability to directly supervise project engineers

• Demonstrated experience with a variety of manufacturing processes.

• Demonstrated experience in quality systems and food safety.

• Possess a strong knowledge of lean manufacturing programs.

• Possess proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite & Graphic Design Programs.

• Must have project management skills.

• Must have communication skills.

• Must have mathematical skills.