Senior Project Engineering Leader – Manufacturing

REFRESCO; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

Health Savings Accounts

Life and AD&D Insurance

Short-term & Long-term disability

401(k) with company match

Paid Holidays

Job summary

Refresco Beverages US Inc. in Tampa, FL is seeking a Senior Project Engineering Manager to oversee high-value projects from planning to handover, ensuring on-time delivery and budget adherence.

You will provide technical leadership, promote best practices, and drive capital project execution across manufacturing sites. The role requires managing multiple operations projects, collaborating with Manufacturing, Maintenance, Quality, IT, and Engineering leaders, and delivering safe, reliable

Qualifications

• Engineering Degree plus five years of project and/or Plant Engineering management experience.
• Three years of experience in Food Processing, including Thermal Processes and/or sanitation.
• PMP certification preferred.
• Knowledge of facility equipment, construction, automated equipment, water processing, waste management equipment, and maintenance techniques.
• Knowledge and experience of Automation and Controls systems preferred.
• Working knowledge of MS Project, AutoCAD, Excel, and other standard programs for updating, modifying, and reporting project progress.

Responsibilities

• Directly responsible for managing multiple Operations projects to improve operational cost, quality, and service levels.
• Manage and oversee all phases of a project, including initiation and scope definition, planning and design, execution, and project closure.
• Lead preparation, decision making, planning and execution of projects.
• Partner with Technical Leads (Manufacturing, Maintenance, Quality, IT, or Engineering) and ensures the availability of these resources to complete all phases of the project.
• Support plant preparation for the project execution. Ensure plant understand project goals and metrics and are held accountable for meeting expectations.
• Track progress against milestones, budgetary guidelines, or other performance indicators. Using Microsoft Project and other scheduling tools.
• Assist with the selection, negotiation, and managing of all activities regarding external consultants or vendors.
• Participate in or facilitate the different testing, implementation and start up phases.
• Ensure project documentation is complete and filed in the SharePoint per documented standards.
• Help strengthen the position of Program Management and Project Engineer by leading the development, implementation, and training of best practices within Refresco NA.

Skills

Communication

Independent worker

Leadership

Project management

Manufacturing knowledge

Problem solving

Education

Engineering degree

PMP certification preferred

Tools

MS Project

AutoCAD

Excel

Job description

Refresco Beverages US Inc. in Tampa, FL is seeking a Senior Project Engineering Manager to oversee high-value projects from planning to handover, ensuring on-time delivery and budget adherence.

You will provide technical leadership, promote best practices, and drive capital project execution across manufacturing sites. The role requires managing multiple operations projects, collaborating with Manufacturing, Maintenance, Quality, IT, and Engineering leaders, and delivering safe, reliable