Project Engineer

About the role

We are looking for a Project Manager to join our dynamic team. This position oversees key projects from inception to completion across various locations. Projects can range from plant remodels to new plant or warehouse construction, the redesigning of existing manufacturing lines, installation of new manufacturing lines, focused improvement initiatives, and creation of detailed equipment specifications.

Responsibilities

• Oversee assigned projects to include the management of project resources, project budgets and forecasting, schedule management, project engineering, integration, installation, start-up and project closure.
• Ensure successful execution of all assigned projects, from concept to start-up.
• Facilitate the project management process to help define project scope, goals and deliverables.
• Plan and schedule project timelines.
• Present reports defining project progress, problems and solutions.
• Ensure equipment, materials and project results are of anticipated quality standards.
• Identify areas for improvement and recommend real time solutions.
• Avoidance of waste and cost savings through the application of Lean and Six Sigma methodologies.
• Assist in the design and layout of plants & manufacturing lines and in the assessment of new/modified equipment.
• Ensure effective and timely communication to all project stakeholders to include contractors, corporate and plant cross-functional teams and management.
• Utilize and develop best practices that can be redeployed throughout the company.
• Other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibility

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Education and Experience: Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent technical degree, and a minimum of three years of project management experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience: Experience in the food, beverage, dairy and/or brewery industries in preferred.
• Certificates, Licenses and Registrations: Lean or Six Sigma Certification is preferred. PMP or equivalent certification is preferred.

Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Knowledge: Strong understanding of Lean and/or Six Sigma methodologies.
• Skills: Demonstrated process orientation and ability to communicate effectively within project team (core and extended team).
• Abilities: Ability to apply effective communication skills, both written and verbal, in all directions and to multiple levels of experience; Ability to think outside of the box and understand the broad category needs; Ability to work in extreme heat and/or cold environments for extended periods of time; Ability to possess a customer focus approach; Ability to effectively drive for results that meet project timelines and deliverables; Ability to negotiate effectively to produce positive results.

Working Conditions

• Physical Demands: Regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds. Frequently stand; walk and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Occasionally sit; climb or balance.
• Work Environment: Frequent exposure to work near moving mechanical parts; extreme cold (non-weather) and risk of electrical shock. Occasional exposure to wet or humid conditions (non-weather).

Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Associate Bonus Programs
• Family & Friends Referral Bonuses
• DailyPay – Access Earned Pay Sooner
• 401k Retirement Plan with company match
• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• Health & Dependent Care Flex Spending Accounts
• Dependent scholarship opportunities
• Educational Tuition Assistance

About Us

The SK Food Group is a leader in the food manufacturing and wholesale food sales industry. We produce a complete line of products for many different market segments including retail, convenience stores, vending and the transportation industry. In addition, we pride ourselves on the sub-contract manufacturing and private labeling capabilities our company offers to customers throughout the United States. Please visit http://www.skfoodgroup.com for more information.