fairlife, LLC · 2 days ago
Engineering Manager, Capital Projects
Webster, New York, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$130K/yr - $150K/yr
3+ years expfairlife, LLC is a Chicago-based nutrition company that creates great-tasting, nutrition-rich dairy products. The Engineering Manager is responsible for the creation, design, and execution of capital projects, overseeing the project management team and ensuring all projects are delivered on time and within budget.
Food & Beverages
Responsibilities
Create a safety and quality culture required for a world class organization
Manage team of engineers in an extremely fast-paced, dynamic environment
Manage communications to the Technical Capability Director, R&D, Engineering, Commercialization, and other groups as necessary
Partner with vendors and consultants to develop plans for process systems while providing recommendations for enhanced performance of the facility
Implement Engineered solutions and utilize technical resources both internal and external to fairlife’s network
Lead the planning and implementation of capital projects with engineers and project managers. Develop plans, manage project budget, plan and schedule project timelines, track project deliverables using appropriate tools, provide direction and support to project team, constantly monitor and report on progress of the project to all stakeholders, implement and manage project changes and interventions to achieve desired project outputs and evaluations and assessment of project results. Utilize project management tools to achieve the results efficiently
Serve as subject matter expert for processing, and quality expectations, to include all Dairy Processing, VTIS/UHT operations, CIP parameters, Membranes, and Separators
Understand the interdependencies of process systems and supporting utilities and manage the impact of adding and removing equipment for the plant
Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or related discipline
3+ years of experience in manufacturing plants in the food and beverage industry managing Projects
Ability to update P&ID's, mechanical/electrical prints (CAD/SolidWorks preferred)
Skilled in organizing resources and establishing priorities
Able to maintain confidentiality of records and information
Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community
Ability to make administrative and procedural decisions and judgements on sensitive, confidential issues
Ability to supervise and train staff, including organizing, prioritizing, and scheduling work assignments
Ability to analyze and assess training and development needs
Self-starter; take charge, positive & proactive attitude
Knowledge of budgeting cost estimating and fiscal management principles and procedures
Able to understand and utilize engineering drawings, operating manuals, and blueprints to conduct business
Ability to handle ambiguity and work in a fast paced, entrepreneurial environment
Ability to work all shifts including off shifts
Preferred
3+ years in the dairy industry preferred
Aseptic/ESL experience preferred
Consumer Packaged Goods background preferred
Knowledge of USDA, State, Federal regulations for a dairy manufacturing facility a plus
Benefits
A full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position
Company
fairlife, LLC
fairlife, LLC is a Chicago-based nutrition company that creates great-tasting, nutrition-rich and dairy products to nourish consumers.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Tim Doelman
Chief Executive Officer
Eileen Thanner
Chief Operating Officer
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