Sr. Manager Packaging Project Manager: Large Capital Projects

fairlife•Coopersville, MI

About The Position

fairlife, LLC is a Chicago-based nutrition company that creates great-tasting, nutrition-rich and dairy products to nourish consumers. With over $3B in annual retail sales, fairlife’s portfolio of delicious, lactose-free, real dairy products includes: fairlife® ultra-filtered milk; Core Power® High Protein Shakes, a sports nutrition drink to support post-workout recovery; fairlife® nutrition plan™, a nutrition shake to support the journey to better health. A wholly owned subsidiary of The Coca-Cola company, fairlife, LLC has been recognized by both Fast Company and Nielsen for its industry leading innovation. To learn more about fairlife and its complete line of products, please visit fairlife.com. job purpose: The Sr. Project Manager has accountability for owning elements of the design, timeline, scope, budget, and vendor management for large, complex, or multi-location capital projects involving warehouse automation, packaging line installation, and capacity expansions. This role will ensure commercialization projects create efficiency, deliver capacity, and drive operational savings. Accountabilities include design, building construction modifications, installation, commissioning, validation, and optimization post go-live.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Engineering with 10+ years of experience packaging machinery, mechanical systems design, or high‑speed manufacturing environments
Knowledge of aseptic and sanitary design standards with PMO and Dairy experience a plus
Experience with utilities when required for project design execution
Exceptional project management capabilities with strong cost management and forecasting knowledge.
Knowledge of installation and construction standards.
Recognized as a leader of people, particularly in non-reporting relationships
Ability to manage extreme complexity and multiple workstreams

Responsibilities

Execute program-level strategies, schedules, and capital requirements for warehouse and packaging capital projects.
Own critical elements of the capital project process for warehousing and packaging, including design reviews, timeline control, budget management, and stakeholder communications.
Manage key warehousing and packaging equipment vendors to ensure adherence to contracts, effective collaboration with other workstreams, cost control, and quality of equipment / installation.
Participate in equipment design reviews, factory acceptance testing, punch list creation, and close out
Partner with other functions such as Operations, Quality, Safety, and Supply Chain to pilot and transition ownership of capital projects.
Build mathematical models to support business cases, which drive decision making around sizing, throughput, financing, and future expansions.
Support for the integration of PLCs, HMIs, process controls, labeling, and scanning hardware
Support other project needs as required, including steering committee presentation development, local community outreach events (e.g., site tours, presentations, and information requests)
Lead the design of key plant fit-out items, including visual displays, signage, PPE stations, 5S areas, and safety barriers.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, effective day one!
Supplemental health plans (hospital indemnity, accident, and critical illness insurance)
Paid Time Off to recharge and support work-life balance
Paid parental leave & adoption assistance (up to $10,000)
Parental support & family care benefits, including childcare resources and lactation support
401(k) to support retirement planning with up to 9% in employer match
Wellness reimbursement (up to $500 for qualified wellbeing expenses)
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for emotional wellbeing and work-life support
Company-paid life insurance and short-term disability
Employer HSA funding (for HDHP participants)
Tuition reimbursement (up to $10,000) and student loan repayment ($200/month)
Learning & development programs to unlock your full potential
Rewards & recognition, matching gifts, free product, and Business Resource Groups