Senior Food Processing Project Engineer

Post Holdings Inc.; Britt (IA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Michael Foods, Inc. is seeking a seasoned Engineering Project Manager to plan, schedule and coordinate complex CapEx projects across Iowa facilities.

You will drive engineering design, vendor coordination, and cross-functional execution to meet budget, timing and quality goals. Based in Britt, IA with travel to nearby plants, you will lead multi-site initiatives in a fast-paced food processing environment, ensuring compliance with codes and industry standards while delivering reliable, scalable

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical/Electrical/Manufacturing/Chemical Engineering or Related Experience/Education.
• 5+ years of experience with CapEx projects, Maintenance, Equipment/Process Design and Food Production Environment a plus.
• Project management experience. Must be able to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
• Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication. Ability to work with vendors, customers, and employees.
• Experience with implementing projects in food processing environment
• Experience with CPG packaging technology and automation.
• AutoCAD Software Experience.
• Knowledge of PLC’s, 3A standards, USDA Regulations.

Responsibilities

• Identify, define, and manage equipment/process/building/utility installations.
• Plan, schedule, conduct and coordinate the technical and management aspects of projects.
• Recognize technical problems early and initiate corrective action.
• Maintain regular contact with project clients.
• Work with manufacturing facilities on equipment/layout challenges.
• Assist in the preparation of engineering project proposals.
• Support multiple facilities by identifying cost savings opportunities.
• Support/Lead sanitary equipment design updates with FSQ/plant/staff.
• Support Facilities with troubleshooting production/building/equipment issues as assigned.
• Develop equipment purchase/project plans for future upgrades or capacity increases.
• Participate in meetings and solicit feedback to improve project execution.
• Ensure effective engineering and client communications across the supply chain.
• Travel is approximately 30% depending on project load.
• Main Office Location centralized to plants; travel to other Iowa locations.
• Perform other duties of a similar nature or level, as assigned.
• This position will primarily support on our Iowa Locations.

Skills

Project management

Vendor coordination

Interpersonal communication

Multitasking / time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

PLC knowledge

USDA Regulations

3A standards

Job description

Michael Foods, Inc. is seeking a seasoned Engineering Project Manager to plan, schedule and coordinate complex CapEx projects across Iowa facilities.

You will drive engineering design, vendor coordination, and cross-functional execution to meet budget, timing and quality goals. Based in Britt, IA with travel to nearby plants, you will lead multi-site initiatives in a fast-paced food processing environment, ensuring compliance with codes and industry standards while delivering reliable, scalable