Sr Process Project Manager

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute strategic capital investment and process improvement projects that enhance the design, performance, and reliability of our yogurt manufacturing operations.
• Oversee projects from concept through full implementation, ensuring alignment with corporate standards, plant operational needs, and product quality expectations.
• Drive process design, manage cross-functional project teams, support production and quality operations, and ensure successful commissioning of new or upgraded yogurt processing systems.
• Collaborate with other Lactalis USA Corporate team members, the Lactalis Group Corporate Engineering & Equipment Department, R&D, Quality, Finance, and Plant Engineering and Operations teams to align duties with the company's goals and values.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Food, Chemical, Mechanical, or Industrial Engineering is required.
• Experience: 8+ years working on Capital Expenditure, managing multi-million-dollar projects is required. Corporate or multi-site project management experience is preferred. 8+ years of experience in the Dairy, Beverage, or Liquid Food Manufacturing industry is required. 5+ years of experience in a USDA or FDA regulated industry is required.
• Certifications and Specific Knowledge: Project Management Professional certification is recommended. Knowledge of Capital Project Management tools (Project Initiation, Stage-gate, Risk Management, Cost Tracking, FAT/SAT protocol Development and Execution, Project Closure) is required. Knowledge of Contract Management and Vendor Management are required. Knowledge of Food Safety & Regulatory requirements (Pasteurized Milk Ordinance, Sanitary Design, 3-A Standards, cGMP, Microbiological control) is required. Understanding of Dairy Process unit operations (Separation, Standardization, Pasteurization, Homogenization, Fermentation, etc.) is required. Knowledge of Mass & Energy Balances and Process Modeling is required. Knowledge of Tank and Piping design (including agitation, heat transfer, hygienic fittings, pumps, valves) is required. Understanding of Production Lines, OEEs, Capacity & Saturation calculations, and integration with upstream process equipment is an asset. Understanding of process Automation & Controls (PLC, Scada, MES, Batch and Recipe management) is a plus. Knowledge of MS Office applications, MS Project, and AutoCAD is required. Knowledge of Excel pivot tables and macros is preferred.

Qualifications

• Physical Presence: Required in the office, in accordance with the guidelines of the Hybrid Work Policy.
• Travel: Travel is required up to 50% monthly.
• Extended Hours: Extended hours may be necessary depending on the project needs.

Skills

• Project Management Professional certification.
• Capital Project Management tools (Project Initiation, Stage-gate, Risk Management, Cost Tracking, FAT/SAT protocol Development and Execution, Project Closure).
• Contract Management and Vendor Management.
• Food Safety & Regulatory requirements (Pasteurized Milk Ordinance, Sanitary Design, 3-A Standards, cGMP, Microbiological control).
• Dairy Process unit operations (Separation, Standardization, Pasteurization, Homogenization, Fermentation, etc.).
• Mass & Energy Balances and Process Modeling.
• Tank and Piping design (including agitation, heat transfer, hygienic fittings, pumps, valves).
• Production Lines, OEEs, Capacity & Saturation calculations, and integration with upstream process equipment.
• Process Automation & Controls (PLC, Scada, MES, Batch and Recipe management).
• MS Office applications, MS Project, and AutoCAD.
• Excel pivot tables and macros.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Total Rewards Program with a variety of affordable benefits and coverage options.
• Significant insurance costs covered.
• Generous contributions to retirement plans.
• Paid Time Off from day one.
• Training and development opportunities, including Education Reimbursement.

Pay

TBD

Schedule

Hybrid Work Policy