Sr. Project Engineer

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

Sr. Project Engineer

The role of the Sr. Project Engineer is to plan, execute, and finalize projects according to strict deadlines and within budget. The Sr. Project Engineer will provide tactical leadership for process design, operations process controls, and process optimization. He/she shall identify and execute performance/process improvements, cost savings initiatives, and quality and food safety improvements across the internal and external supply chain. The Sr. Project Engineer will also define the project’s objectives and oversee quality control throughout its life cycle. Lastly, the Sr. Project Engineer will coach and train site/functional members on methodologies, philosophies, core objectives, process improvements, and food safety improvements as directed.

Responsibilities

• Perform process design, scope validation, development, and implementation of capital projects as assigned.
• Draft and submit budget proposals, and recommend subsequent budget changes where necessary.
• Evaluate, develop, and implement core manufacturing processes to deliver efficiency and reduce costs.
• Facilitate and lead troubleshooting of manufacturing inefficiencies and quality opportunities as needed across the supply chain.
• Execute the development and implementation of continuous improvement activities and food safety process improvements across the co-manufacturing environment.
• Analyze and develop action plans to optimize current processes to meet all customer and internal requirements.
• Conduct project post mortems and create recommendations reports to identify successful and unsuccessful project elements.
• Perform risk assessments of equipment and processes being used throughout the supply chain.
• Evaluate and execute capacity improvement projects as needed.
• Present data, findings, and final project reports to team members and internal stakeholders.
• Develop best practices and tools for project execution and management.
• Utilize Best Practices of Lean Manufacturing & Continuous Improvement.

Experience, Skills, Education

• At least 7 years of project management experience within a food/beverage manufacturing environment.
• A bachelor's degree in industrial, chemical engineering, or a related field is required.
• A Six Sigma or Lean certification is required, HACCP certification is preferred.
• Demonstrated experience executing process improvement projects.
• Ability to directly supervise project engineers.
• Demonstrated experience with a variety of manufacturing processes.
• Demonstrated experience in quality systems and food safety.
• Possess a strong knowledge of lean manufacturing programs.
• Possess proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite & Graphic Design Programs.
• Must have project management skills.
• Must have communication skills.
• Must have mathematical skills.

Equal Employment Opportunity

B&G Foods is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you’d like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law, please see www1.eeoc.gov/employers/upload/eeoc_self_print_poster.pdf.