Golden State Foods · 1 day ago
Sr. Project Engineer
Golden State Foods is a distinguished leader in the foodservice industry, offering an extensive array of products and services to a diverse clientele. The Sr Project Engineer is responsible for providing technical leadership and managing resources for capital projects, including overseeing design processes and ensuring project execution aligns with established deliverables.
Food and BeverageFood Processing
Responsibilities
Development of pre-project approval documents including project charter, project management plan, project kick start, estimate, and milestone schedule creation
Monitor design progress and ensure deliverables are met in adherence to established project key components
Receive design details from the design team with full understanding of project deliverables to coordinate bid package development and release for construction bidding and field execution. Select contractors and contracting methods based on company policies and engineering requirements
Direct and execute installation, construction, and commissioning of assigned projects
Manage adherence to project scope and secure approvals for all changes in projects based on engineering ways of working methodology
Manage and control project budget, providing cost forecasts and cash flow projections through development of project cost and status reports on at least a monthly basis or as requested by project stakeholders
Manage and maintain project milestone schedules with integrated detailed scheduling as agreed upon in the project charter
Manage data collection and feedback processes for projects
Monitor processes for compliance with quality and GMP requirements in accordance with FDA and OSHA regulations
Provide construction management and plant startup assistance as needed to ensure successful project execution
Evaluate, select, and issue contractor for construction firms through bidding and prequalification vetting processes
Provide self-directed project management of assigned projects from end to end with minimal supervision from the department manager
Support and participate in Golden State Foods (GSF) Golden Performance System (GPS)
Responsible for ensuring that projects are lead with an attitude of absolute intolerance for unsafe situations and never implement any change, whether directly instructed or under your own initiative, without first questioning its impact on product safety/quality, people safety, and the environment
Qualification
Required
BA Degree in Engineering or related preferred, not required
5+ years of experience managing capital projects with increasing responsibility and complexity in a manufacturing, industrial, military, or related environment
Ability to work off shifts, weekends, and holidays as required based on project need
Strong analytical and conceptual thinking skills
Ability to analyze data
Ability to use problem-solving techniques to resolve issues and implement change
Excellent communication (both verbal and written) and interpersonal skills
Proven ability to complete major projects in a manufacturing environment
Ability to schedule resources effectively so continuous improvement is not sacrificed for day-to-day results
Ability to coach and develop resources
Ability to act in accordance with GSF's Values and Creed
Preferred
Experience using Project Software
TPM experience
Additional consideration for those considered subject matter experts in a particular field of engineering (process, packaging, refrigeration, etc.)
Benefits
People First: At Golden State Foods, we're not just a company; we're a dynamic community where your talents are celebrated, and your ambitions are nurtured.
Values Driven: Our core values drive everything we do, creating a culture of innovation, integrity, and excellence. But we're not content with just being great; we strive for greatness in every aspect of our work.
People Development: At GSF we strive to continually develop our people to prepare us all for the needs of tomorrow.
Philanthropy & Sustainability: We're committed to making a difference beyond our walls through philanthropy and sustainability efforts across all our locations around the globe.
Extensive Benefits: Golden State Foods believes in a holistic approach to wellness focusing on the whole person with benefits that support those needs.
Company
Golden State Foods
Golden State Foods provides to the food service and retail industries.
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