Lactalis Heritage Dairy · 12 hours ago
Sr. Process Engineer (Cheese, RSPC, and Powder Project Manager)
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$130K/yr - $165K/yr
5+ years expLactalis Heritage Dairy is a family-owned company and the world leader in dairy, currently hiring a Sr. Process Engineer in Chicago, IL. This role involves managing projects related to the manufacturing of cheeses and powder products, optimizing production systems, and ensuring effective execution of projects across various departments.
Dairy
Responsibilities
Develop drawings, scopes of work, budgets and timelines as needed to prepare a project for submittal
Source vendors, negotiate and acquire quotes for project investments
Source, negotiate and acquire quotes for budgetary needs
Manage projects
Track projects cost and maintain them within budget
Coordinate project review meetings to include setting them up, keeping meeting notes, and reporting out results to key stakeholders
Manage principles for the effective execution of projects
Work cross-functionally to ensure projects meet the needs of all key stakeholders to include but not limited to Quality, Food Safety, Planning, Operations, and Maintenance
Attend Factory Acceptance Tests as required to validate equipment purchases
Lead and assist in the development of the annual capital budget
Travel and / or extended or off work hours may be required based on project needs
This description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions; it does not proscribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned
To fulfill these responsibilities, tools such as a computer, phone or, and / or allowance(s) may be provided
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in mechanical or chemical engineering
5+ years' experience working on capital expenditure projects as project manager
Food Industry required
Dairy process preferred
Minimum of 5 years of USDA or FDA regulated plant experience supporting manufacturing and utilities
Microsoft Office, Advanced Excel skills; macros, pivot tables, AutoCAD (equipment & P&ID dwg)
Strong attention to detail
Ability to audit, investigate and improve manufacturing process machinery
Effectively communicate to internal and external customers
Prioritization, organization, time management, and follow-up skills
Continuous improvement mindset
Ability to work with minimum supervision
Ability to travel to plant and machine manufacturers sites nationally and internationally
Benefits
Comprehensive Total Rewards Program
Affordable benefits and coverage options
Support insurance costs significantly
Contribute generously to retirement plans
Paid Time Off from day one
Training and development opportunities
Education Reimbursement
Company
Lactalis Heritage Dairy
Lactalis Group, the world leader in dairy, is a family-owned business with more than 85,000 pragmatic and ambitious professionals worldwide, committed to providing healthy and delicious dairy products that bring people together every day.
Chicago, Illinois, US
501-1000 employeesH1B Sponsorship
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Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Leigh Ann Janowiak
Executive Assistant To Chief Executive Officer
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