Project Manager, Integrated Planning

Fairlife; Camden (MI); On-site; USD 125,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health plans

Parental leave

401(k) match

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness programs

Employee assistance

Job summary

fairlife, LLC is seeking an Integrated Planning Manager to lead the IMS and commissioning planning for large capital projects. You will coordinate validation activities, schedule management, and cross-functional readiness across production lines and utilities in a dairy-focused environment.

The role requires 5+ years in commissioning or project controls for capital projects in food/beverage manufacturing. Base pay ranges with strong benefits are offered, including 401(k) matching and extensive

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Supply Chain Management, Engineering or related business degree.
• 5+ years of experience in commissioning, startup, or project controls within large capital projects (food & beverage, dairy, or high-speed manufacturing preferred).
• Expert in using MS Excel, MS Project, and other planning tools.
• Knowledge of supply planning and capital resource planning.
• Working knowledge of process systems (e.g., pasteurization, aseptic processing, utilities), automation (PLC/SCADA), and bottling processes.
• Strong cross-functional and total supply chain knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Lead integrated planning for all large capital projects, including IMS development and maintenance, ensuring alignment with construction, engineering, validation, supply chain, and operations milestones.
• Manage hour-by-hour commissioning schedule for validation and start-up of new production lines, including FDA validation activities, trials, and line ramp.
• Host regular reviews of schedule progress, risks, and changes; transition to multiple daily meetings during commissioning.
• Translate commissioning and validation plans into material, operator, and equipment needs to prepare plant functions.
• Support FATs by coordinating timing, attendees, material requests, and outputs (punch lists, engineering changes).
• Develop and deploy standardized commissioning planning templates, milestones, and reporting frameworks across projects for consistency and scalability.
• Provide data-driven updates to project leadership on readiness, risks, and schedule performance; support gate reviews and decisions.

Skills

MS Excel

MS Project

Project controls

Supply planning

Process systems knowledge

Cross-functional knowledge

Education

Bachelor of Science in Supply Chain Management, Engineering or related business degree

Job description

fairlife, LLC is a Chicago-based nutrition company that creates great‑tasting, nutrition‑rich and dairy products to nourish consumers.

With over $3B in annual retail sales, fairlife’s portfolio of delicious, lactose‑free, real dairy products includes: fairlife® ultra‑filtered milk; Core Power® High Protein Shakes, a sports nutrition drink to support post‑workout recovery; fairlife® nutrition plan™, a nutrition shake to support the journey to better health.

A wholly owned subsidiary of The Coca‑Cola company, fairlife, LLC has been recognized by both Fast Company and Nielsen for its industry leading innovation.

Job Purpose

Integrated Planning Manager will report to the Director of Operations Readiness and Execution and will be responsible for managing the integrated master schedule (IMS), commissioning & validation planning and execution, and the tools and systems used to manage them.

Responsibilities

• Lead integrated planning for all large capital projects, including the development and maintenance of the integrated master schedule (IMS) to ensure that all aspects of operational enablers are captured and aligned with construction, engineering, aseptic validation, supply chain, and operations readiness milestones.
• Manage the hour‑by‑hour commissioning schedule required to validate and start up new production lines. These activities include FDA validation activities, commercial trials, equipment commissioning, operator training, flavor trials, KORE validations, CIP validations, and line ramp.
• Host regular meetings to review upcoming activities, progress to schedule, changes to schedule, and risks. These meetings will be infrequent at the start but will transition into multiple meetings per day during commissioning.
• Translate commissioning and validation plans into raw material, operator, OEM support personnel, and equipment needs to ensure all functions of the plant are prepared.
• Support equipment factory acceptance tests (FATs) by coordinating timing, attendees, material requests, and the output from the visits (punch lists, engineering changes…).
• Develop and deploy standardized commissioning planning templates, milestones, and reporting frameworks across projects to improve consistency and scalability.
• Provide clear, data‑driven updates to project leadership on commissioning readiness, risks, and schedule performance; support gate reviews and decision‑making.

Skills / Qualifications Required

• Bachelor of Science in Supply Chain Management, Engineering or related business degree
• 5+ years of experience in commissioning, startup, or project controls within large capital projects (food & beverage, dairy, or high‑speed manufacturing preferred).
• Expert in using MS Excel, MS Project, and other planning tools
• Knowledge of supply planning and capital resource planning
• Working knowledge of process systems (e.g., pasteurization, aseptic processing, utilities), automation (PLC/SCADA), and bottling processes.
• Strong cross‑functional and total supply chain knowledge.

Food Safety Requirements

• Notify supervision of any repairs or adjustments that are required that may affect product quality or food safety.
• Understand, observe, and comply with the handling and usage of the color‑coded container policy while in the Production Areas.
• Perform all duties necessary to meet Company, Customer and/or Government requirements/standards as prioritized by the Company.
• Ability to initiate action to prevent the occurrence of nonconformities relating to Food Safety and the Quality of the product, processes, quality system, or safety system.
• Identify and record any problems relating to Food Safety and the Quality of the ingredients, processes, quality system, or safety system.
• Control further processing or delivery of non‑conforming product in terms of Food Safety and Quality issues until the deficiency or unsatisfactory condition has been corrected.
• In the event of absence, another employee with the same skill level will assume the duties and responsibilities as required.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, effective day one!
• Supplemental health plans (hospital indemnity, accident, and critical illness insurance)
• Paid Time Off to recharge and support work‑life balance
• Paid parental leave & adoption assistance (up to $10,000)
• Parental support & family care benefits, including childcare resources and lactation support
• 401(k) to support retirement planning with up to 9% in employer match
• Wellness reimbursement (up to $500 for qualified wellbeing expenses)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for emotional wellbeing and work‑life support
• Company‑paid life insurance and short‑term disability
• Employer HSA funding (for HDHP participants)
• Tuition reimbursement (up to $10,000) and student loan repayment ($200/month)
• Learning & development programs to unlock your full potential
• Rewards & recognition, matching gifts, free product, and Business Resource Groups

Location

Coopersville, MI, Webster, NY, or Chicago, IL

Reports to: Director, Large Capital Projects

Travel requirements: Up to 50% depending on location.

Exempt status: Exempt

Base pay range: $125,000—$140,000 USD

fairlife, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. All qualified applicants and employees will be given equal opportunity. Selection decisions are based on job‑related factors.

In addition to its nondiscrimination commitment, the Company will also provide reasonable accommodation of qualified individuals with known disabilities unless doing so would impose an undue hardship on the Company. If you have a disability and would like to request accommodation in order to apply for a position with us, please email [e-mail].