Senior Project Engineer - Lean Food Manufacturing

B&G Foods Inc.; Ankeny (IA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

B&G Foods Inc. is seeking a Senior Project Engineer in Ankeny, Iowa to plan and execute projects in the food manufacturing sector. The role demands senior-level leadership in process design and optimization and entails overseeing quality control throughout the project life cycle.

Qualified candidates should have 7+ years of relevant project management experience, a bachelor's degree in a related field, Six Sigma or Lean certification, and a strong background in food safety and quality systems. Ideal candidates will also be proficient in Microsoft Office and possess excellent communication skills.

Qualifications

• At least 7 years of project management experience within a food/beverage manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated experience executing process improvement projects.
• Ability to directly supervise project engineers.

Responsibilities

• Plan, execute, and finalize projects according to strict deadlines and within budget.
• Identify and execute performance/process improvements across the supply chain.
• Develop best practices and tools for project execution and management.

Skills

Project management experience

Lean manufacturing

Communication skills

Mathematical skills

Microsoft Office Suite proficiency

Graphic design programs proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in industrial or chemical engineering

Six Sigma or Lean certification

HACCP certification

Job description

B&G Foods Inc. is seeking a Senior Project Engineer in Ankeny, Iowa to plan and execute projects in the food manufacturing sector. The role demands senior-level leadership in process design and optimization and entails overseeing quality control throughout the project life cycle.

Qualified candidates should have 7+ years of relevant project management experience, a bachelor's degree in a related field, Six Sigma or Lean certification, and a strong background in food safety and quality systems. Ideal candidates will also be proficient in Microsoft Office and possess excellent communication skills.