Engineering Manager - Food Plant Capital Projects

CJ Schwan’s; Stilwell (OK); On-site; USD 93,000 - 154,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Total Rewards package

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Wellbeing programs

Time off

Job summary

Schwan’s Company in Stilwell, OK is seeking an Engineering Manager to lead capital projects at our pie manufacturing facilities. You will drive operational excellence by evaluating and executing capital programs, ensuring budgets, schedules, and outcomes align with business priorities.

You will partner with Plant Project Engineers, act as the capital approval gatekeeper, coach vendors, and ensure adherence to engineering standards.

Qualifications

• BS or MS in Engineering required.
• 10+ years in Process, Packaging equipment, Infrastructure or Maintenance.
• Experience in Food & Beverage or Consumer Packaged Goods manufacturing.
• Budgeting across multi-site manufacturing environments.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Plant Project Engineers to scope, plan, and execute capital projects within budget and schedule.
• Serve as the capital approval gatekeeper, reviewing scopes for feasibility and standards compliance.
• Provide coaching on vendor selection, engineering standards, and resource planning; support talent development.
• Ensure adherence to project management best practices and elevate high-risk issues as needed.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to integrate operational needs into project plans.

Skills

Project management leadership

Budgeting and cost controls

Cross-site coordination

Vendor management

Education

Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Engineering

Job description

Schwan’s Company in Stilwell, OK is seeking an Engineering Manager to lead capital projects at our pie manufacturing facilities. You will drive operational excellence by evaluating and executing capital programs, ensuring budgets, schedules, and outcomes align with business priorities.

You will partner with Plant Project Engineers, act as the capital approval gatekeeper, coach vendors, and ensure adherence to engineering standards.