Project Engineering Manager

HP Hood LLC; New York (NY); On-site; USD 118,000 - 131,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Wellness programs

Employee discounts

Retirement plans

Tuition reimbursement

Ongoing development opportunities

Job summary

A leading food and beverage manufacturer is seeking a Project Coordinator to lead designated projects, ensuring timelines and budgets are met. The role requires a bachelor's degree in engineering or significant relevant experience, with a preference for candidates with a background in the food or beverage industry. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills are essential. The pay range is $118,000 – $131,000 USD.

Qualifications

• 7 – 10 years related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience required.
• Prior experience in the food, beverage, or related manufacturing industry preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate project activities to meet timelines and budget.
• Review proposals to determine funding limitations and resource allocation.
• Prepare project reports for management and clients.
• Provide technical advice and resolve project-related issues.
• Coordinate with government regulatory agencies.

Skills

Adaptability

Analytical and Problem Solving

Change Management

Communication

Initiative/Drive

Basic knowledge of process controls and automation systems

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Chemical, or Electrical Engineering

Associate’s degree and 15 years related experience

Job description

Are you a self‑driven person looking to advance your career as a high‑impact player on a team? If so, we have an exciting challenge for you and your future!

Our culture is built on value commitments to innovation, quality, results, integrity, community, people, and collaboration that foster strong employee engagement, teamwork, safety, and wellness. We offer a competitive benefits package that includes health, dental, vision, wellness programs, employee discounts, retirement plans, tuition reimbursement, ongoing development, advancement opportunities and more.

Founded in 1846, today HP Hood is one of the largest and most trusted food and beverage manufacturers in the United States. Our portfolio of national and super‑regional brands and licensed products includes Hood, Heluva Good, Lactaid, Blue Diamond Almond Breeze, Planet Oat and more.

Job Summary

Plans, directs, and coordinates activities of designated project to ensure that goals or objectives of project are accomplished within prescribed time frame and funding parameters by performing the following duties personally or through subordinate supervisors.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Reviews project proposal or plan to determine time frame, funding limitations, procedures for accomplishing project, staffing requirements, and allotment of available resources to various phases of project.
• Directs and coordinates activities of project personnel to ensure project progresses on schedule and within prescribed budget.
• Prepares project reports for management, client, or others.
• Confers with project personnel to provide technical advice and to resolve problems.
• Coordinates project activities with activities of government regulatory or other governmental agencies.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Chemical, or Electrical Engineering fields of study if applicable, or 7 – 10 years of related experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience, or Associate’s degree and 15 years related experience.
• Prior experience in the food, beverage, or related manufacturing industry preferred.
• Basic knowledge of process controls and automation systems is advantageous.

Skills and Competencies

• Adaptability: Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
• Analytical and Problem Solving: Works well in group problem solving situations.
• Change Management: Develops workable implementation plans.
• Communication: Exceptional interpersonal skills.
• Initiative/Drive: Sets and achieves challenging goals.
• Travel: 30%

Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience and location.

The pay range for this position is $118,000 – $131,000 USD.

HP Hood is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Female/Minority/Veteran/Disabled.

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