Engineering Project Manager

About the role

In this role you will lead groups and projects, working with a variety of departments to bring direction to complex situations by clearly defining vision, mission, and goals. You will often work on very challenging assignments because of their prototypical or developmental nature. This role is accountable for obtaining clearly defined project success criteria and outcomes that aid in achieving desired strategic, business outcomes by leading cross-functional teams through Schreiber’s project management process, Enterprise Project Management (EPM). This position is located at our Home Office in Green Bay, WI.

Responsibilities

• Evaluating proposed projects from a business viewpoint and recommending appropriate course of action to upper management
• Ensuring compliance with safety, sanitation, and government regulations
• Guiding and advising project team members
• Leading cross-functional teams for assigned projects and ensuring adherence to Schreiber's project management process (EPM) to achieve desired project outcomes
• Managing day-to-day activities of the project team; guiding them to understand and apply the EPM process
• Monitoring projects with overall company objectives in mind rather than just meeting detailed requirements
• Staying current with new technology and processes that could help improve Schreiber profit margins and recommending applications for this technology
• Coordinating efforts with other departments to ensure the customer's needs will be met
• Providing clear communication and direction
• Providing guidance with the development of specifications, capital equipment, and the selection of vendors and contractors
• Devising testing procedures and trials to verify design concepts
• Providing technical advice and assistance to internal partners
• Developing and implementing training programs for team members to help ensure project success
• Assisting in cross-training efforts to help develop partners’ skills in other functional areas of engineering
• Investigating and evaluating new or improved technology/methods that may improve production systems or facilities
• Assisting the team leader with system-imposed requests (e.g., upper management meetings, personnel, technical reviews, lead engineering sessions, advisory help, customer visits)
• Ensuring compliance with Food Safety and Food Quality Plans, in addition to customer requirements
• Interpreting and communicating customer requirements to plant production and/or support groups
• Establishing and auditing PCPs, CCPs, and Standard Operating Procedures to define and monitor processes, ensuring customer requirements are met
• Reviewing incidents during which procedures are not met and determining appropriate corrective action for partners failing to follow standard procedures

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field
• 3+ years of experience in Engineering and Project Management
• Ability to function in a team environment
• End-user computer skills
• Desire to grow and take on new challenges and opportunities
• For internal partners: Minimum of 2 years of experience in current role
• 20-25% travel

Benefits

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) from day one, with an 8% 401(k) match and an additional annual contribution of about 8% of earnings (totaling around 16% in retirement savings annually)
• Opportunity to earn incentive pay twice a year based on company goals
• $10,000 relocation bonus plus a generous relocation package for candidates relocating 50+ miles
• Up to $5,000 annually to help with childcare costs, including independent babysitters
• Wellness Incentive and employer-funded Lifestyle Spending Account (LSA) for fitness, mental health, and other lifestyle expenses
• Tuition reimbursement for further education relevant to your role and career goals
• Medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision benefits starting day one, including access to an onsite nurse and mental health counselor
• Partners Helping Partners program, where employees organize fundraisers and support for colleagues in need