Engineering Project Manager

Kellanova • Jackson, TN

41d • Onsite

About The Position

As an Engineering Project Manager, you will inspire others and execute our capital projects within our Jackson, TN plant. In this role, you will be heavily involved in the day-to-day engineering and construction projects. Your keen ability to influence and plan will be what it takes to get the job done. You will partner closely with the engineering team as well as outside vendors and site leadership to plan, execute, and deliver various projects across the site.

Requirements

• Experience with direct supervision of contractors and construction activities
• Experience defining and leading project execution under multiple contracting strategies
• Demonstrated strong project fundamentals and work processes
• Bachelor of Science Degree in an engineering/technical discipline and three (3) years of engineering/Technical experience that includes project management OR a High School diploma/GED and six (6) years of engineering/technical experience including project management.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and other applicable computer software
• Experience with Autodesk CAD/Vault

Responsibilities

• Lead and Plan - Lead a portion of plant's capital and capital expense planning, forecasting, and tracking processes for the facility related to Cost, Schedule, Performance, People Safety and Food Safety targets. You will utilize process's defined by Kellanova Work Systems (KWS) and Kellanova Start UP Management (KSUM) to deliver successful project execution for projects at our site.
• Building Teams - Interact with design engineering, construction contractor, and drawing management personnel to improve overall capital execution performance and processes.
• Internal and External Partners - Leverage your people skills as you meet with internal and external customers including our Supply Chain and Engineering leadership, Process, and Packaging teams. External teams include Engineering and Construction Management Service Providers, Consulting Firms, Equipment Vendors, and Co-manufacturers.
• Financial Responsibility - Understand and apply Kellanova financial policies related to capital classification, asset set-up, capital guidelines and a few more.

Benefits

• Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, accidental death & dismemberment insurance, employee assistance program, short-term disability coverage, and long-term disability insurance.
• Also, voluntary income protection benefits such as supplemental life, accident as well as a 401(k) plan with company contributions is available.
• Part-time employees may have access to benefits on a pro-rated basis.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Industry: Food Manufacturing