Plant Engineering Manager

Schwan's Company • Houston, TX

2d • Onsite

About The Position

As the Engineering Manager at CJ Schwan’s frozen food manufacturing facility in the Houston, TX area (Pasadena and Deer Park), you will play a pivotal role in driving operational excellence across two facilities by leading the evaluation and execution of capital projects. This includes infrastructure upgrades and critical EHS and food safety improvements. You will serve as a strategic gatekeeper, ensuring project scopes, budgets, timelines, and outcomes align with business priorities.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science or Master’s degree in Engineering (Chemical, Mechanical, Industrial, Electrical or Process preferred).
• Minimum 10 years’ experience in Process, Packaging equipment, Infrastructure, and/or Maintenance.
• Previous experience with Food and Beverage or Consumer Packaged Goods companies required.
• Previous experiences with budgeting in a manufacturing multi-site capacity required.
• Significant experience and skill related to project cost controls and measuring conformance to project management best practices.
• Prior experience executing bid process, defining sub-contractor performance criteria and managing subcontractors, required.

Responsibilities

• Partner with the corporate engineering team to scope, plan, and execute capital projects, ensuring alignment on budget, schedule, cash flow, procurement, and risk mitigation.
• Review project scopes and execution plans to ensure feasibility and compliance with standards.
• Provide coaching on vendor selection, engineering standards, and resource planning; support talent development and succession planning.
• Ensure adherence to project management best practices and escalate high-risk issues as needed.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams (Production, Maintenance, Sanitation, HR, Logistics) to integrate operational needs into project plans.
• Collaborate with Finance to review capital allocation, validate cash flow forecasts, and ensure accurate project closeouts.
• Support capital planning by providing project performance insights and developing long-term investment strategies with site leadership.
• Lead select capital projects directly, managing execution and deliverables from concept through completion.

Benefits

• Eligibility for a 15% annual incentive bonus, which is based on organizational performance.
• Comprehensive health benefits
• Time off programs
• Retirement and financial offerings

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager