Corporate Project Manager, Operations

Sysco

4d•$139,400 - $232,300

About The Position

The Corporate Project Manager identifies and drives the development and execution of national, regional, and site-level operations projects in consultation with the SSMG VP of Continuous Improvement and Sysco Corporate Construction & Engineering Teams. The role partners with National and Region Team Leaders, vendors, and general contractors to deliver projects with a customer-centric and associate-focused approach. It advances continuous improvement through automation, plant flow, site layout, and operational efficiency, and develops and executes capital projects while monitoring return on investment. The position applies industry best practices and standards, prioritizes safety and regulatory compliance, and helps reduce operations-related injuries and accidents. It supports EHS training initiatives, ensures inspections and audits are completed accurately and on time, and adjusts department activities to meet performance and customer satisfaction goals. The role also oversees budgets covering labor, benefits, supplies, assets, capital investments, depreciation, and maintenance and repair; coordinates vendors and project deliverables; and participates in company meetings and market activities. The position requires limited travel to facilities or operating companies; the posting also states 60%–75% travel. The work may involve various indoor and outdoor climates and driving conditions. The work environment is usually moderately noisy.

Requirements

Minimum 10 years of experience in food production, manufacturing, and distribution design.
Demonstrable experience driving operational efficiencies and production throughput through site layout and planning.
Deep experience with manufacturing or production processes, including continuous improvement tools.
Ability to read and understand vendor quotes.
Ability to read drawings and understand process equipment.
Ability to perform the essential duties satisfactorily, with reasonable accommodations available for individuals with disabilities.
Ability to travel to facilities or operating companies; the posting states 60%–75% travel.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, or a relevant field preferred.
Lean Six Sigma.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, Teams, Access, and Outlook.
Ability to read and understand AutoCAD drawings.
Transformation experience.
Project management experience.

Responsibilities

Lead the development and execution of projects in partnership with National and Region Team Leaders, maintaining a customer-centric and associate-focused approach.
Work with vendors and general contractors to ensure projects follow local, state, and federal laws and regulations.
Drive continuous improvement through automation and plant flow.
Develop, plan, and execute capital projects and monitor return on investment.
Use industry best practices, methods, and standards to execute projects.
Prioritize safety in projects, help reduce or eliminate operations-related injuries and accidents, and assist the EHS Director with training initiatives, including training on new equipment.
Promote compliance with internal and external policies and regulations by ensuring required inspections and audits are completed accurately and on time.
Adjust department activities, policies, and practices to meet or exceed performance metrics and customer satisfaction goals.
Oversee budgets for labor, benefits, supplies, company assets, capital investments, depreciation, and maintenance and repair.
Participate in company meetings and market activities to foster recognition within the business community.
Collaborate with national and local vendors, establish working relationships, assign tasks, and set expected project deliverables.