Capital Projects Manager

Reser's Fine Foods, Inc.; Beaverton (OR); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

AD&D

Life insurance

401(k) with discretionary match

Wellness programs

Paid time off

Company paid holidays

Voluntary benefit options

Job summary

Reser's Fine Foods, Inc. in Beaverton, OR seeks a seasoned Engineer to lead large capital projects and optimize production layouts. You will guide cross-functional teams, develop engineering solutions, and manage scope with vendors to meet business goals.

Requirements include a Bachelor's in Engineering, 5+ years in process manufacturing, lean expertise, and AutoCAD proficiency. Travel across North America may be required; a strong track record is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering preferred.
• 5+ years in a process manufacturing environment required.
• Lean manufacturing understanding for layout and flow.
• 5+ years leading complex capital plant projects with results.
• Proficiency reading and producing AutoCAD drawings.
• Experience in refrigerated food manufacturing is preferred.
• Knowledge of building/construction processes and regulatory standards.
• Ability to travel across North America.

Responsibilities

• Leads and manages large scale projects from concepts to implementation with cross-functional teams.
• Designs new processes and production layouts to improve manufacturing.
• Communicates project updates to management and provides leadership.
• Develops engineering solutions for process failures affecting operations.
• Updates drawings of equipment layouts, process flow, and utilities.
• Collaborates with vendors and subcontractors on scope, budget and schedule.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Process optimization

Lean manufacturing

Reading AutoCAD

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Benefits and Culture

We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package designed to help employees live a healthier life, build rewarding careers and save for the future. Reser's offers choices whenever possible, because we recognize the diverse and ever changing needs of our employees. Full-time employee benefits include medical, dental, vision, AD&D, life, 401(k) with discretionary match, wellness programs, paid time off, company paid holidays and a variety of voluntary benefit options.

We strive to be your Employer of Choice. As one of our five cornerstones, this means that we go all-out to create an environment that shows we are committed to investing in employee growth and creating a culture of belonging where employees want to build a lasting career.

Visit our website to learn more about our competitive benefit programs - careers/#benefits

Principle Duties and Responsibilities

• 1. Leads and manages large scale projects from concepts to implementation; works with cross-functional groups to provide value added engineering and optimum solutions to meet business objectives.
• 2. Designs new processes and production layouts that will challenge our current manufacturing process to continually improve.
• 3. Provides communication and leadership to ensure the work is aligned and goals are achieved, communicates and presents project updates to the management team.
• 4. Develops engineering solutions for repetitive failures and all other problems that adversely affect our manufacturing operations.
• 5. Updates and creates drawings of equipment layouts, flow of process, building structure and utilities based on observation and interpretation on engineering plans.
• 6. Works with vendors and sub-contractors to determine project scope, budget and scheduling.

Job Requirements

• 1. Bachelor's Degree in Engineering field is preferred.
• 2. 5+ years of experience working in a process manufacturing environment is required.
• 3. An understanding of lean manufacturing with regard to equipment layout and process flow.
• 4. 5+ years leading/managing complex capital plant projects with a proven track record is required.
• 5. Proficiency with reading and producing AutoCAD drawings required.
• 6. Experience in a refrigerated food manufacturing environment is strongly preferred.
• 7. Must have working knowledge of building/construction processes as well as an understanding of rules, regulations and quality standards in a construction environment.
• 8. Ability to travel throughout North America.

Working Conditions

• 1. Both Office environment & Plant environment.
• 2. Travel up to 50% of the time dependent upon certain projects.
• 3. Business demands may require evening and/or weekend scheduling.

This position is eligible for a bonus based on company goals/performance.

Recipe for Success

Reser's is the leading provider of fresh refrigerated deli salads, side dishes, and prepared foods for the supermarket, club store, and food service industries. Family owned and operated, Reser's has been a proud sponsor of good times at racetracks, picnics, BBQs, music festivals, and affordable family meals since 1950. Reser's family of brands include Reser's American Classics, Main St Bistro, Stonemill Kitchens, and more. With more than 4,500 employees, Reser's operates 14 facilities in the US, Mexico, and Canada and actively supports the communities it serves.

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