Manufacturing Project Engineering Lead

Refresco Group; Paw Paw (MI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Savings Accounts and Flexible F

Life and AD&D Insurance

Short-term and long-term disability

401(k) Savings Plan with Company Match

Paid Holidays

Vacation and Sick Time

Discount and Total Reward Programs

Job summary

Refresco Beverages US Inc. is seeking a Project Engineering Manager to lead medium to large-scale projects across the region, coordinating budgets, timelines, and cross-functional teams to ensure safe, compliant, and efficient operations.

This role emphasizes driving capital projects, process improvements, and equipment upgrades while maintaining strong vendor and internal stakeholder relationships. The position requires leadership, data-driven decision making, and proficiency in CAD tools and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field required; PMP/Lean/Six Sigma preferred.
• 5+ years of project management experience in manufacturing/industrial environments.
• Strong data analysis and problem-solving skills; ability to lead cross-functional teams.
• Proficiency with CAD tools and standard MS Office applications; ability to read blueprints.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to health and safety policies, GMPs, and PPE requirements in warehouse/production areas.
• Oversee medium to large-scale projects across Refresco facilities in the region, managing budgets, timelines, and resources.
• Develop regional budgets, write project charters, manage suppliers, and schedule execution.
• Support Plant Managers in developing capital budgets and ensuring compliance with safety and environmental standards.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure smooth project execution; manage contractors and procurement.
• Lead RCFA on major downtime events and implement permanent corrective actions; optimize line operating conditions.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Data analysis

Communication

CAD software

Problem solving

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Manufacturing, Business Management, or related field

Tools

CAD software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Refresco Beverages US Inc. is seeking a Project Engineering Manager to lead medium to large-scale projects across the region, coordinating budgets, timelines, and cross-functional teams to ensure safe, compliant, and efficient operations.

This role emphasizes driving capital projects, process improvements, and equipment upgrades while maintaining strong vendor and internal stakeholder relationships. The position requires leadership, data-driven decision making, and proficiency in CAD tools and