Senior Packaging Projects Manager - Dairy

Lactalis USA; Murfreesboro (TN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Lactalis USA is seeking a Senior Packaging Project Manager in Murfreesboro, TN to lead packaging initiatives for yogurt, cheeses, and powder products from design through implementation. The role partners with Operations, R&D, Quality, and Maintenance to optimize production systems and ensure plant needs are met.

Qualifications include a mechanical or chemical engineering degree and 5+ years managing capital expenditure projects in the food industry, plus at least 3 years USDA/FDA-regulated plant

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or chemical engineering.
• 5+ years’ experience working on capital expenditure projects as project manager.
• Food Industry required.
• Dairy process preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years of USDA or FDA regulated plant experience supporting manufacturing and utilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop drawings, scopes of work, budgets and timelines as needed to prepare a project for submittal.
• Source vendors, negotiate and acquire quotes for project investments.
• Source, negotiate and acquire quotes for budgetary needs
• Manage projects,
• Track projects cost and maintain them within budget,
• Coordinate project review meetings to include setting them up, keeping meeting notes, and reporting out results to key stakeholders.
• Manage principles for the effective execution of projects,
• Work cross-functionally to ensure projects meet the needs of all key stakeholders to include but not be limited to Quality, Food Safety, Planning, Operations, and Maintenance.
• Attend Factory Acceptance Tests as required to validate equipment purchases.
• Lead and assist in the development of the annual capital budget,
• Travel and / or extended or off work hours may be required based on project needs,
• This description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions, it does not proscribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.
• To fulfill these responsibilities, tools such as a computer, phone or, and / or allowance(s) may be provided.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these Essential Duties and Responsibilities.

Skills

Attention to detail

Audit packaging machinery

Communication

Prioritization & time management

Independence

Travel to sites

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or chemical engineering

Job description

Lactalis USA is seeking a Senior Packaging Project Manager in Murfreesboro, TN to lead packaging initiatives for yogurt, cheeses, and powder products from design through implementation. The role partners with Operations, R&D, Quality, and Maintenance to optimize production systems and ensure plant needs are met.

Qualifications include a mechanical or chemical engineering degree and 5+ years managing capital expenditure projects in the food industry, plus at least 3 years USDA/FDA-regulated plant