REFRESCO GROUP-posted about 1 month ago
Full-time • Mid Level
Tampa, FL
5,001-10,000 employees
Beverage and Tobacco Product Manufacturing

Reporting to the Director of Engineering, the Program Manager, Engineering is responsible for leading strategic manufacturing and engineering programs within Refresco North America. This role directly drives and manages large end-to-end projects at designated facilities while partnering with the Plant Leadership team, external contractors, and suppliers. In this position, the Program Manager applies technical, engineering, and program management expertise to provide leadership and ensure compliance with all industry and regulatory requirements. Strong business acumen is essential, as this role also manages and develops a team of decision-makers to execute turnkey and complex large-scale projects successfully.

  • Maintain an active relationship with Engineering, Quality Assurance, Finance, Accounting, and Supply Chain functions to ensure that all projects exceed all applicable product quality, industry and regulatory standards.
  • Works closely together with Refresco NA Operations Leadership and Procurement in the preparation, decision making and execution phase of turnkey projects.
  • Actively participate in the writing of CAPEX proposals and project planning of turnkey and/or large-scale projects and support project getting approved at Board level.
  • Participate in or facilitate the different testing phases of equipment in turnkey projects before actual implementation.
  • Help strengthen the position of Program Management by leading the development, implementation and training of best practices within Refresco NA.
  • Ensures the plant is fully prepared for the project by engaging all relevant functions, communicating expectations, and holding teams accountable for their roles in the preparation process.
  • Provide regular updates to leadership on project progress and budget status and recommend immediate actions when deviations from the budget or timeline are identified.
  • Demonstrate end-to-end program management leadership to plant leadership team and plant employees to ensure consistent quality of work.
  • Ensure flawless startup of the new equipment by making sure that plant leadership teams and plant employees get trained on this equipment.
  • Maintains effective communication of expectations and goals throughout the plant environment to support program objectives.
  • Document project activities and prepare appropriate operating standards and maintenance procedures for all new equipment and processes to support flawless implementation.
  • Ensure compliance to all OHSA and environmental regulatory and corporate standards as it relates to projects.
  • Works closely together with (manufacturing) Engineering and ensures the availability of these resources for turnkey and/or large-scale projects.
  • Ability to manage communication with executive leadership.
  • Excellent Project Management and reporting skills.
  • Proficient in Excel, Word, SAP, Project, and Power Point.
  • Strong team player who can work across multiple functions.
  • Able to work under deadline pressures.
  • Performs work with little direct supervision.
  • Manages complex issues and problems, escalating only those that cannot be resolved after all possible solutions have been explored.
  • Possesses expert working knowledge of subject matter.
  • Master's degree or bachelor's degree and +10 years of experience.
  • Experience in program management roles preferably in a Food/ Beverage Manufacturing environment.
  • Experience in manufacturing, supply chain, warehousing, procurement, and/or Engineering preferably in a Food/Beverage Manufacturing environment.
  • PMP Certified preferred
  • Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
  • Health Savings Accounts and Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Life and AD&D Insurance
  • Pet Insurance
  • Legal Benefits
  • 401(k) Savings Plan with Company Match
  • 12 Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Paid Time Off
  • Well-being Benefits
  • Discount and Total Reward Programs
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