Sr. Project Engineer Manager

Pepsi Bottling Ventures, LLC; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401(k) with company match

Medical, prescription, dental, and vision insurance options

Company-paid telemedicine services

Education assistance

Job summary

Pepsi Bottling Ventures, LLC in North Carolina seeks a Project Manager to lead capital projects throughout their lifecycle. This role involves managing scope, budget, and timeline while promoting best practices. The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's in engineering and has extensive experience in the food/beverage industry. Competitive benefits include paid time off, health insurance options, and 401(k) matching. Applicants should be prepared for significant travel and work flexibility in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Five or more years of capital engineering project-based experience required.
• Three years of supervisory experience is a plus.
• Understanding of food and beverage manufacturing processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of large capital projects from concept to closure.
• Monitor and report project progress to stakeholders.
• Engage in cost savings programs to support business productivity.

Skills

Knowledge management

Process skills

Communication skills

Statistical analysis

Collaboration and team-building

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial Engineering

Master’s degree

Tools

2D and 3D CAD

MS Project

MS365 Suite

SAP

Job description

* Lead the delivery of large, complex and/or multi-site capital projects from concept to closure.* Accountable for managing multiple projects at one time.* Accountable for scope, schedule, cost, risk, quality, safety, FAT/SAT, and success criteria results across assigned projects.* Monitor and report project progress to business sponsors and project stakeholders.* Establish and maintain robust project governance, change management, reporting, and assurance processes.* Drive optimization of vertical startup methodology on all projects.* Responsible for ownership and storage of all project/knowledge-based information (documents, drawings, media, etc.).* Work collaboratively with internal teams on vendor selections, contract development, equipment procurement, and overall project execution.* Supervise and coordinate capital project activities and contractors at the job site including demolition, equipment delivery, installation, and commissioning (CQV).* Identify, develop, and execute cost savings programs to support business productivity metrics.* Maintain safe and clean working environments by enforcing procedures, rules, and regulations.* Drive lean and standard work principles to ensure team/department efficiencies.* Build strategic relationships and communications with internal customers, stakeholders, and external partners.* Lead feasibility studies, option analysis, front end loading and business case development.* Prepare project documents including project charters, budgets, drawings, specifications, cost estimates, and schedules for assigned capital projects.* Perform design reviews including researching data, conducting feasibility and economic studies, and determining design criteria in accordance with required standards and codes.* Provide technical guidance, informal coaching, and subject‐matter expertise to Engineering and project team members in support of project goals.* Coordinate and support new equipment training for plant personnel, in partnership with plant leadership.* Promote and role model best‐practice project management behaviors through execution, documentation, and cross‐functional collaboration.* Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or related engineering discipline required.* Master’s degree is a plus.* Five (5) or more years of capital engineering project-based experience required.* Three (3) or more years of supervisory experience is a plus.* Five (5) or more years of experience in in the food and beverage or similar CPG industry required.* PMP certification preferred.* Six Sigma certificate preferred.* Valid driver’s license required and must be able to meet PBV driving qualifications.* Must have strong knowledge management, process, and communication skills.* Ability to perform statistical analysis is a plus.* Familiarity with 2D and 3D CAD is a plus.* Understanding of the basics of finance, product cost accounting, and food and beverage manufacturing.* Understanding and ability to apply theory of constraints and v-curve theory in a manufacturing environment highly preferred.* Knowledge of primary packaging equipment and materials/processes (fillers, plastics, aluminum, bottles, cans, caps/closures), secondary/tertiary packaging equipment (cartoners, case packers, palletizers), and plant infrastructure and manufacturing utility support systems (Ammonia cooling, low/high pressure air, water treatment systems, etc.) required.* Experience with technologies dealing with CSDs, juices, teas, and pasteurization highly preferred.* Must have strong collaboration and team‐building skills to effectively lead cross‐functional project teams.* Assertive, self-motivated, and result-oriented in a fast-paced and rapidly changing environment.* Strong computer skills including CAD, MS Project, and MS365 Suite, SAP is a plus.* Must be willing to work weekends or off-hours as necessary, and travel up to 40% per year, both nationally and internationally.* Paid time off, including holidays, vacation days, personal days, parental leave, and bereavement leave* 401(k) with a company match* Medical, prescription, dental, and vision insurance options, as well as supplemental health plan options, including accident, critical illness, and hospitalization* Saving and spending accounts* Company-paid telemedicine services* Free counseling and information services* Wellness program* Company-paid life insurance* Company-paid disability coverage* Adoption assistance* Education assistance* Legal service plan option* Pay advance optionPepsi Bottling Ventures is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status. 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