Engineering Project Manager

Boar's Head Brand; New Castle (IN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Boar’s Head Brand in Indiana is seeking an experienced Engineering Manager to provide technical and administrative direction on engineering department projects. You will collaborate with operations staff across locations, vendors and consultants to deliver complex, compliant solutions.

The role emphasizes project leadership, mentoring of engineering teams, and driving process improvements while maintaining budget and schedule.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical or Electrical) preferred.
• 10+ years leading engineering teams on complex projects.
• PMBOK knowledge and regulatory compliance experience.
• Experience with food manufacturing facilities and food safety.

Responsibilities

• Manage and execute complex, multi-faceted engineering projects.
• Direct multiple concurrent projects within budget and funding constraints.
• Develop and mentor engineering and facilities staff in project management and engineering practices.
• Provide expert guidance in design, development and implementation of manufacturing processes and cost improvements.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards and directives.
• Identify technology options and energy reduction opportunities.
• Interface with outside vendors and equipment manufacturers to obtain best-value services.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Mentoring

Regulatory compliance

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

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.

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.

About Us

Since 1905, Boar’s Head Brand has been the name you can trust for quality products and service. Our vision is to nourish the human spirit through the love of food. Our secret ingredient has always been our people. Each person brings a unique perspective, background, and experience to the table and this is what drives our culture of positivity, acceptance, and support. We are a company that believes we win when we work together and connect over a passion for the highest standards in food.