Remote Senior Project Engineer Manager – Capital Projects

Kerry; Beloit (WI); On-site; USD 88,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Incentive programs

Equity stock purchase

Retirement contribution

Job summary

Kerry seeks a Senior Project Engineer Manager to own high-impact capital projects from idea to start‑up ($50K–$15M) across Kerry’s Taste manufacturing network in North America. This is a hands‑on, high‑visibility role to modernize process systems including sanitary processing, aseptic systems, automation, bulk packing, facilities, utilities, and safety improvements.

This role can be remotely located with restrictions in the eastern or central time zones, with travel 30–80% depending on project

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Chemical or Mechanical) from an ABET‑accredited university.
• 4+ years leading capital projects ($100K+) in a manufacturing environment.
• Project management training or certification (e.g., PMP) is a plus.
• Strong written and verbal communication with stakeholder management skills.
• Experience as a process or plant engineer at a manufacturing site.
• Exposure to aseptic bulk packing equipment is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Own capital projects end-to-end—from concept and scope through design, installation, commissioning, and handoff.
• Collaborate with up to 5 plants across North America to deliver project priorities.
• Lead cross-functional teams across Manufacturing, R&D, Finance, HSE, Quality, and Maintenance.
• Manage scope, budget, and schedule while removing roadblocks.
• Produce engineering deliverables and justifications for project approvals.
• Coordinate procurement, construction, and installation with vendors and internal teams.

Skills

Strong communication

Stakeholder management

Process engineering

Project management

Technical writing

Education

B.S. in Engineering (Chemical or Mechanical) from an ABET-accredited university

Tools

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Excel

Project

CAD software

AI tools (Copilot/ChatGPT)

Job description

Kerry seeks a Senior Project Engineer Manager to own high-impact capital projects from idea to start‑up ($50K–$15M) across Kerry’s Taste manufacturing network in North America. This is a hands‑on, high‑visibility role to modernize process systems including sanitary processing, aseptic systems, automation, bulk packing, facilities, utilities, and safety improvements.

This role can be remotely located with restrictions in the eastern or central time zones, with travel 30–80% depending on project