Senior Engineering Project Manager - Capital Projects

Great Lakes Cheese in

Hiram Township (OH)

On-site

USD 120,000 - 160,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

Great Lakes Cheese is seeking an Engineering Project Manager III (Finance) to independently manage complex capital infrastructure projects across the enterprise. You will lead projects from ideation through installation, coordinating with A&E contractors, technicians, and external partners to deliver on time and within budget.

The role requires strong cross-functional collaboration, advanced project management, and technical expertise to drive operational excellence.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited institution.
4 years of project engineering experience.
Excellent verbal & written communications skills.
Strong problem solving and hands on trouble shooting skills.
Excellent attention to detail on multiple simultaneous tasks.
Must be legally authorized to work for a company in the United States without sponsorship.
Lean manufacturing and CI experience.

Responsibilities

Independently manage and lead significant, complex capital improvement, construction, and utility infrastructure projects from concept development through installation, startup, and handoff to the production facility.
Lead the execution of complex greenfield capital construction projects.
Coordinate and lead large multi-department project design teams consisting of engineering and other support areas, contractors, and consultants to achieve project deliverables.
Establish and implement a clear project communication plan
Assist GLC plant management teams with the preparation of significant, complex capital improvement projects, developing the work scope, schedule, budget, justification, and marketing efforts related to obtaining funding approval
Develop short range and long-range capital plans for multiple facilities
Address and resolve emerging issues from suppliers, contractors, and subcontractors, managing changes with minimal disruption to project objectives
Create, modify and support design requests for equipment layouts and design changes to facilities.
Serve as a technical resource during regulatory inspections and other interactions with regulatory agencies.
Support the transfer and implementation of process technologies from OEMs and external partners, including process validation activities and associated technical documentation.
Lead cross-functional project teams during the entire lifecycle of the project.
Apply advanced engineering and project management expertise to solve complex technical and operational challenges, including those requiring the adaptation of new technologies, methods, or concepts.
Analyze technology trends to improve infrastructure projects throughout the organization.
Collaborate with GLC Sustainability Team to provide data, improve infrastructure systems, reduce emissions, and provide insight to the project team of possible technologies that could impact the project.
Inform management of new developments which may affect profit, schedule, costs, customer relations, and/or inter-departmental relations.
Maintain a strong working knowledge of new technologies which may improve operations, reduce energy consumption, and develop recommendations accordingly.
Up to 50% travel.
All GLC employees are expected to perform any assignment or job task according to the stated safety policies and procedures.
All GLC employees are expected to produce and promote our products and services in a manner that exceeds the quality and value expectation of our customers and consumers by adhering to Good Manufacturing Practices, Policies and Procedures outlined in our Safe Quality Food Program.
Other responsibilities as assigned by the manager.