Manager, Engineering Services
About The Position
Aspire Bakeries is seeking an Engineering Project Manager to join its bakery team in Chaska, Minnesota. The position leads capital projects intended to enhance equipment performance, reduce downtime, and improve operational efficiency across the bakery network. The role is onsite in Chaska and involves hands-on collaboration with the team. The position leads projects from feasibility through commissioning, overseeing scope, schedules, budgets, vendors, safety, quality, and cost effectiveness. It also supports equipment improvements, capital expenditure requests, asset performance, continuous improvement, contractor oversight, and regulatory compliance.
Requirements
- At least 5 years of engineering and project management experience, including experience in food manufacturing.
- Proven experience leading capital projects from concept through startup.
- Knowledge of safety, food safety, environmental, and regulatory compliance standards.
- Strong project management and stakeholder communication skills in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to travel up to 50% and work off-shift or weekends as needed.
- Ability to perform physical requirements, including lifting up to 50 pounds.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, or related field).
- Experience in bakery or food manufacturing environments.
- Working knowledge of SAP systems.
- Proficiency in AutoCAD.
- Experience supporting new product development and commercialization.
Responsibilities
- Lead capital engineering projects from feasibility through commissioning, ensuring safety, quality, and cost effectiveness.
- Manage project scope, timelines, budgets, and vendor performance to deliver successful outcomes.
- Drive equipment improvements to reduce downtime and optimize operational performance.
- Develop and present capital expenditure requests (CERs) and project portfolio updates.
- Partner with Operations, Maintenance, and vendors to execute projects and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Implement preventative maintenance and engineering solutions to sustain long-term asset performance.
- Oversee contractors, ensure regulatory compliance, and promote safety, sanitation, and environmental standards.
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- Company-paid life insurance and additional voluntary insurance options.
- Paid parental leave.
- Paid time off and holidays.
- Competitive retirement plans.
- Short- and long-term disability coverage.
- Learning and development programs.
- HSA and FSA plans.
- Performance incentive plans.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
