Senior Capital Engineering Project Manager

Post Consumer Brands • Lakeville, MN

100d

About The Position

Post Consumer Brands, headquartered in Lakeville, Minn., is dedicated to providing people and their pets with delicious food choices for every taste and budget. The company's portfolio includes beloved brands such as Honey Bunches of Oats®, PEBBLES®, Grape-Nuts® and Malt-O-Meal® cereal, and Peter Pan® peanut butter, as well as Nutrish®, Kibbles ‘n Bits® and 9Lives® dog and cat food. The purpose of this job is to provide engineering project management and engineering services to support and help manufacturing facilities. Job duties include project development, project implementation, problem solving, option development, meeting facilitating, team leadership and oversight of contractors and outside Engineering Project Managers. Will help with capital planning for the future. Will be responsible for completing job duties in a manner that supports safety, food safety, quality, and the environment. Provide engineering and technical services to all departments. Run successful problem solving meetings. Develop several options/alternatives for all projects. Work with and communicate with all levels of the organization. Willingness to support and be a member or lead successful project teams. Utilize existing Project Installation Standard Work Document. Select, hire and manage engineering consultants. Manage multiple assigned engineering/technical service projects establishing manpower, budgets, scheduling, equipment, and materials. Control project schedule, costs and quality. Stay abreast of, evaluate and select appropriate facilities, equipment and technology. Prepare analysis of new and existing facilities, technologies and systems. Facilitate project meetings as required. Maintain an up-to-date awareness of Federal, State, and Local engineering codes and regulations. Conduct feasibility studies and cost-benefit analysis. Provide construction management and start-up management. Review ergonomics, safety requirements and sanitation/GMP/food safety aspects of assigned projects. Participate and be an active member of the engineering department to foster teamwork and provide excellent customer service. Provide training and educational services to all departments when applicable. Conduct discussions with internal customers to obtain input and communicate project plans. Identify and implement projects to save costs, improve our business, and grow our business.

Requirements

• Bachelor degree in engineering required.
• In lieu of degree, 10+ years of relevant experience.
• Extensive knowledge of project management and construction required.
• Minimum 10 years of experience including project management, process or facility design, and contractor management in a process environment.
• Proven management experience of large, complex, multi-million dollar projects.
• Ability to formulate and execute complex plans for significant projects.
• In-depth engineering analysis and design skills.
• Strong organizational skills.

Nice To Haves

• Graduate studies in business, management, or engineering desired.
• PMP Certification and/or PE license is desirable.
• Processing experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering project management and engineering services to support manufacturing facilities.
• Project development and implementation.
• Problem solving and option development.
• Facilitate meetings and lead teams.
• Oversee contractors and outside Engineering Project Managers.
• Assist with capital planning for the future.
• Ensure compliance with safety, food safety, quality, and environmental standards.
• Provide engineering and technical services to all departments.
• Run successful problem-solving meetings.
• Develop multiple options for all projects.
• Communicate with all levels of the organization.
• Select, hire, and manage engineering consultants.
• Manage multiple engineering/technical service projects.
• Control project schedules, costs, and quality.
• Evaluate and select appropriate facilities, equipment, and technology.
• Prepare analysis of new and existing facilities, technologies, and systems.
• Facilitate project meetings as required.
• Conduct feasibility studies and cost-benefit analysis.
• Provide construction management and start-up management.
• Review ergonomics, safety requirements, and sanitation aspects of projects.
• Provide training and educational services to all departments.

Benefits

• Collaborative work environment.
• Access to a large metropolitan area while enjoying small-town living.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Food Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree