Manager, Engineering Services - Project Manager

About the role

We are seeking a Manager, Engineering Services – Project Manager to join our team at our Ontario, CA facility. This role plays a critical part in ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, and within budget while enhancing operational performance.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end project execution from business case development through commissioning and handover
• Manage capital project budgets, schedules, and reporting to ensure on-time and on-budget delivery
• Oversee vendor selection, contract negotiation, and procurement of equipment and services
• Develop and present capital expenditure requests (CERs) to secure funding approvals
• Cookordination cross-functional stakeholders, including Operations, Maintenance, and Supply Chain teams
• Drive continuous improvement through standardized project management tools and best practices
• Provide engineering expertise to resolve equipment reliability issues and improve plant performance

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (any discipline)
• 7–10 years of experience in reliability engineering and/or project management within the food manufacturing industry
• Proven experience managing capital projects from feasibility through start-up and validation
• Strong knowledge of asset care, maintenance systems, and manufacturing environments
• Understanding of safety, food safety, environmental, and regulatory compliance standards
• Demonstrated planning, coordination, and stakeholder management skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications

Qualifications

• Experience supporting new product development and commercialization in food manufacturing
• Background working in cross-functional, multi-site environments
• Familiarity with continuous improvement methodologies and tools
• AutoCAD proficiency
• Experience evaluating equipment performance and vendor effectiveness