Engineering Project Manager

Boar's Head Brand; Forrest City (AR); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Boar's Head Brand seeks an experienced Engineering Manager to provide technical and administrative direction for department projects across multiple facilities. This role requires collaboration with operations staff at all locations, vendors and consultants to deliver results.

You will manage and execute complex projects, mentor engineering teams, ensure regulatory and sanitary standards compliance, and identify cost-effective process improvements and energy efficiency opportunities while

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical or Electrical) preferred.
• 10–13 years of experience managing diverse technical teams.
• Familiarity with PMBOK.
• AMI guidelines for sanitary designs.
• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Proven track record delivering projects on time and within budget.
• Coaching and mentoring experience.
• Knowledge of food manufacturing facilities requirements and food safety.
• Ability to interface across organizational levels to meet goals.
• Experience in regulatory compliance and utility management.
• Experience in equipment selection, sourcing and installation.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to interpret and apply building codes in food manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Manage & execute complex & multi-faceted projects
• Direct multiple concurrent projects ensuring compliance with budgeted goals & funding
• Develop & mentor engineering & facilities associates in all facets of project management & engineering practices
• Provide expert consultation in conceptual design, development & implementation of manufacturing process quality & cost-effective improvements
• Ensure compliance with engineering-related federal, state & local regulatory standards & directives
• Identify technological alternatives and emerging advances related to Boar’s Head manufacturing processes & facilities
• Oversee utility management to insure energy effectiveness, requirement compliance & identification of energy reduction opportunities
• Interface & negotiate with outside vendors & equipment manufacturers to obtain the best value services & goods

Skills

Project management

Coaching & mentoring

Analytical skills

Regulatory compliance

Vendor negotiation

Interdepartmental collaboration

Problem-solving

Energy management

Building codes interpretation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical or Electrical)

Tools

PMBOK

AMI guidelines

Job description

This position is responsible for providing technical and administrative direction on Engineering Department managed projects. The candidate must be able to demonstrate the ability to effectively interact with other inter-departmental team members, including the operations staff at all locations, outside support vendors and consultants.

Responsibilities

• Manage & execute complex & multi-faceted projects
• Direct multiple concurrent projects ensuring compliance with budgeted goals & funding
• Develop & mentor engineering & facilities associates in all facets of project management & engineering practices
• Provide expert consultation in conceptual design, development & implementation of manufacturing process quality & cost-effective improvements
• Ensure compliance with engineering-related federal, state & local regulatory standards & directives
• Identify technological alternatives and emerging advances related to Boar’s Head manufacturing processes & facilities
• Oversee utility management to insure energy effectiveness, requirement compliance & identification of energy reduction opportunities
• Interface & negotiate with outside vendors & equipment manufacturers to obtain the best value services & goods

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Mechanical, or Electrical is preferred
• Over 10 – 13 years of experience managing groups that provide diverse technical support.
• Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK)
• American Meat Institute (AMI) guidelines for sanitary designs
• Strong project management & organizational skills
• Demonstrated track record of successful completion of projects within time & budget constraints
• Experienced in coaching & mentoring skills
• Knowledge of food manufacturing facilities requirements, with a focus on food safety.
• Ability to interface with multiple levels within an organization to meet goals & objectives
• Previous experience in regulatory compliance and utility management
• Experience in manufacturing equipment selection, sourcing & installation
• Strong problem-solving & analytical skills
• Ability to interpret and apply building codes within the food manufacturing industry.