Project Engineering Manager

About the role

The Project Engineering Manager plays a crucial role in overseeing projects across Refresco facilities within the assigned region. This position ensures compliance with health and safety policies, adheres to GMPs, and manages resources, timelines, and budgets while maintaining adherence to safety, quality, and environmental standards.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to health and safety policies, GMPs, and wear required PPE in warehouse or production areas.
• Ensure food quality and safety as per corporate, customer, and governing body standards.
• Execute medium to large scale projects including line upgrades, process upgrades, new marketing initiatives, and building extensions.
• Develop and manage regional budgets, write projects, and manage suppliers.
• Communicate with all departments to ensure efficient project execution.
• Provide technical support and drive equipment and line performance optimization.
• Lead root cause failure analysis and define optimal line operating conditions.
• Influence preventive and predictive maintenance strategies and ensure compliance with OHSA and environmental regulations.
• Manage contractors, suppliers, and third-party resources involved in projects.
• Facilitate communication between departments to support project goals.

Requirements

• Strong time management and multitasking skills.
• Data-driven problem-solving abilities.
• Leadership presence and excellent interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Discretion and integrity in handling sensitive data.
• Advanced proficiency in engineering and maintenance functions.
• Experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, preferably in beverage manufacturing.
• Knowledge of equipment assembly, construction, automated equipment, water processing equipment, and maintenance techniques.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Manufacturing, Business Management, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in project management, preferably in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• PMP certification preferred; Lean or Six Sigma certifications are a plus.
• Advanced proficiency in complex assignments and technical guidance.
• Experience in beverage manufacturing, specifically in canned products.

Skills

• Strong time management and multitasking skills.
• Data-driven problem-solving abilities.
• Leadership presence and excellent interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
• Discretion and integrity in handling sensitive data.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, both verbal and written.
• Hands-on ability to troubleshoot and resolve mechanical and electrical issues.
• Project Management skills.
• Able to create and modify technical drawings.
• Comprehension of internal and external building designs and ability to read blueprints.
• Advanced proficiency in engineering and maintenance functions.

Benefits

Refresco Beverages US Inc. offers a competitive pay structure and comprehensive benefits package including medical/dental/vision insurance, health savings accounts, life and AD&D insurance, short-term and long-term disability, pet insurance, legal benefits, 401(k) savings plan with company match, paid holidays, vacation days, and sick time off. Additionally, employees enjoy a variety of well-being benefit discounts and total reward programs.