Project Manager- Cheese

Colonial Group; Platte Gardens (MO); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Weber, Inc. is seeking a Project Manager, Cheese Solutions to lead capital equipment projects within our Cheese Operations division.

You will coordinate cross-functional teams, manage budgets, and drive project execution from initiation to hand-off, with emphasis on sales support when workload allows. The role requires strong technical communication, leadership, and the ability to collaborate with customers, sales, factory and internal departments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (electrical engineering preferred).
• Minimum 5 years of proven work experience in food processing or a closely related field.
• Will consider a combination of education and experience.
• PMP Certification Preferred.

Responsibilities

• Initiate, Plan, Execute, Monitor/Control and Close capital equipment projects in varying scope, complexity and quantity.
• Direct activities of projects to ensure that project objectives are accomplished within prescribed time frame and allowed budget by executing prescribed project management process, including, but not limited to: facilitating coordination meetings, running acceptance testing, organizing installation/commissioning plans, managing action register and follow-up on deliverables, conferring on issue resolutions with internal teams, consulting with customers on project execution, closing and hand-off to continued support.
• Initiate and maintain constant communication with Customers, Sales Department, Factory, and all internal departments to facilitate project activities.
• Represent Weber, Inc. in customer project related meetings
• Attend strategy meetings as a representative of the project department.
• Requisition equipment, supplies, materials and labor from 3rd party vendors, where required.
• Formulate reports and work with other departments to formulate reports concerning such areas as work progress, costs, scheduling, etc. where required. Report audience can be management, factory and/or customer.
• Provide technical sales support and consulting when required, including equipment selection and configuration, equipment capability, equipment layout/drawings, project feasibility/execution, performance feasibility, testing execution and criteria, risk analysis, contract review.
• Duties as assigned.

Skills

Multitasking

Customer service

Technical communication

Follow instructions

Leadership

Presentation

Cross-functional collaboration

MS Office

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Salesforce

SAP

Education

Bachelors in Engineering (Electrical preferred)

Tools

MS Office

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Salesforce

SAP

Job description

Job Title:

Project Manager, Cheese Solutions

Department:

Cheese Project Management

Reports to:

Director of Cheese Operations

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None

Position Summary:

Primarily responsible for project executables, sales support as needed for workload and learning as assigned.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Initiate, Plan, Execute, Monitor/Control and Close capital equipment projects in varying scope, complexity and quantity.
• Direct activities of projects to ensure that project objectives are accomplished within prescribed time frame and allowed budget by executing prescribed project management process, including, but not limited to: facilitating coordination meetings, running acceptance testing, organizing installation/commissioning plans, managing action register and follow-up on deliverables, conferring on issue resolutions with internal teams, consulting with customers on project execution, closing and hand-off to continued support.
• Initiate and maintain constant communication with Customers, Sales Department, Factory, and all internal departments to facilitate project activities.
• Represent Weber, Inc. in customer project related meetings
• Attend strategy meetings as a representative of the project department.
• Requisition equipment, supplies, materials and labor from 3rd party vendors, where required.
• Formulate reports and work with other departments to formulate reports concerning such areas as work progress, costs, scheduling, etc. where required. Report audience can be management, factory and/or customer.
• Provide technical sales support and consulting when required, including equipment selection and configuration, equipment capability, equipment layout/drawings, project feasibility/execution, performance feasibility, testing execution and criteria, risk analysis, contract review.
• Duties as assigned.

Required Skills and Abilities

• Ability to successfully manage multiple projects/priorities.
• Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent technical written and verbal skills. German as a second language preferred.
• Must be able to follow direction and take instruction.
• Strong leadership skills and the ability to work in a team environment.
• Working knowledge of capital machine projects and knowledge of slicing and/or packaging systems/applications.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from co-workers, subordinates, customers, and the general public.
• Proficient knowledge and experience with computers including MS Office, AutoCAD and SolidWorks. Experience with Salesforce, SAP and web-based project management platforms is preferred.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (electrical engineering preferred)
• Minimum 5 years of proven work experience in food processing or a closely related field.
• Will consider a combination of education and experience
• PMP Certification Preferred

Other Requirements

• Must have a valid and unrestricted driver's license. Real ID-compliant driver’s license or other TSA approved alternative form of identification required for travel.
• Valid U.S. passport or have the ability to obtain one.
• Must have the ability to frequently travel within North America and Germany occasionally.

Position Type:

Full Time

Classification:

Exempt/Salary

Travel Requirements:

North America, Europe, 50%

Behavior Standard

Maintain a positive work atmosphere by acting and communicating in a respectful manner to get along with customers, co-workers and management. Always strive to provide the Perfect Portion.