Principal (Director), Engineering & Capital Projects

Chobani; Norton Shores (MI); On-site; USD 144,000 - 216,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid paternity leave

Paid maternity leave

Disability insurance

Tuition assistance

Child care support

Job summary

A leading food and beverage company is seeking a Principal (Director) of Engineering & Capital Projects to manage large-scale capital projects. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in engineering and 8-10 years of experience in capital project engineering, preferably in the coffee industry. Responsibilities include defining project scope, managing budgets, and ensuring compliance with safety procedures. Competitive benefits include medical insurance and 401(k).

Qualifications

• 8-10 years of Capital Project Engineering experience in the food and beverage industry; coffee industry experience strongly preferred.
• PMP certification preferred.
• Familiarity with PMI’s PMBOK Guide to project management.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Define the scope of the project in collaboration with senior management and key stakeholders.
• Create work breakdown structures and manage budgets and forecasts.
• Monitor project progress and adjust as necessary to align performance.
• Ensure all project personnel receive appropriate orientation.

Skills

Proactive personal drive

Excellent communication skills

Organizational competency

Ability to prioritize

Teamwork skills

Ability to work under pressure

Flexibility

Education

Engineering Bachelor of Science degree – Chemical, Mechanical, or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Base pay range

$144,000.00/yr – $216,000.00/yr

Job Overview

Capital Project Engineers at Chobani manage medium to large scale Capital projects at our La Colombe coffee facility in Norton Shores, MI. The role focuses on new coffee product launches, equipment upgrades, process improvements, and facilities & utility infrastructure. This individual contributor position requires experience managing Capital projects in the coffee product processing, filing and packaging industry.

Responsibilities

• Define the scope of the project in collaboration with senior management, end users, and key stakeholders.
• Create work breakdown structures, capital expenditure requests, manage budgets and forecasts, and facilitate asset creation.
• Execute a detailed work plan identifying the sequence of activities needed to successfully complete the project.
• Select and manage the resources required, including contracting qualified consultants as appropriate.
• Define objectives and measures for project evaluation at completion.
• Ensure all project personnel receive appropriate orientation to the organization and the project.
• Perform proper change management practices.
• Follow Chobani’s project management structure and use appropriate forms to document project activities.
• Monitor project progress and adjust as necessary to align performance with earned value and baseline plans.
• Review project schedule frequently with senior management and stakeholders; update schedule as required.
• Initiate, manage, and receive all budgeted project expenditures.
• Manage cash flow projections and report actual cash flow and variances on a regular basis (monthly/bimonthly).
• Manage all project funds according to established accounting policies and procedures.
• Oversee the project closure process including asset cost allocation, outline nonvalue‑added activities, and asset disposition.
• Follow Chobani’s safety procedures and Good Manufacturing Practice.
• Work off hours and weekends as needed to complete projects.
• Manage multiple projects concurrently.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Occasional travel to equipment vendors and other Chobani sites.

Qualifications

• Engineering Bachelor of Science degree – Chemical, Mechanical, or equivalent.
• 8-10 years of Capital Project Engineering experience in the food and beverage industry; coffee industry experience strongly preferred.
>PMP certification preferred.
• Familiarity with PMI’s PMBOK Guide to project management.
• Pro‑active, personal drive, decisiveness, commercial/business acumen, excellent communication and teamwork skills, organizational competency, and the ability to prioritize.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Positive attitude, high energy, flexibility, and personal initiative.
• Ability to work well under pressure and maintain professional demeanor.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Serve as backup in the absence of Project Engineering staff.

Seniority level

• Director

Employment type

• Full‑time
Job function
• Engineering and Project Management

Industries

• Food and Beverage Services

Medical insurance, Vision insurance, 401(k), Paid paternity leave, Paid maternity leave, Disability insurance, Tuition assistance, Child care support.

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