Our client, a nationwide provider of high-quality food products has an immediate opening for a Senior Maintenance & Capital Project Manager, to join their winning team in Sutton.

Our candidate of choice will manage and implement various projects related to meat production operations and expansion for all US Operations. You will oversee the planning, design, and execution of assigned projects such as plant expansions, equipment installations and designs, etc, and coordinate internal and external resources and work closely with the maintenance and production departments to ensure the successful completion of various projects.

KEY REQUIREMENTS:

• Prepares and updates project engineering procedures including description of the project administration process and contract documentation guidelines.
• Provides technical oversight and coordination of project engineering work; through project coordination meetings and other means, monitors progress against project schedules and budgets; reviews project design for compliance with engineering principles, company standards, contract requirements, and related specifications; recommends allocation of resources as required to accomplish goals.
• Monitors progress and performance of capital projects against capital improvement plan; evaluates and approves changes that substantially impact the scope, budget, and schedule of the projects.
• Develops and monitors project engineering schedules, budgets, and forecasts
• Participates actively as a member of the plant management team; provides necessary support for other plant functions/activities as determined by manager
• Maintains accurate and up-to-date project files and drawings, and identifies corrections for safety, ergonomic and operational problems through proper design of equipment
• Applies any environmental regulations and ensures they are respected
• Reads, analyzes, and interprets a variety of instructions, manuals, and procedures in written, oral, diagram, and schedule form
• Develops bid packages including scope of work
• Support all projects across all facilities
• Demonstrates professionalism in all aspects of plant’s rules and regulations and encourages quality personnel performance
• Ensures that all identified contractors are suitably pre-qualified/ assured for the delivery of the project.
• Provide technical direction to supply chain for the negotiation of the purchase of any good and/ or services required for the delivery of the project.
• Facilitates and participates in the planning process of and provides input for decisions affecting facility operations, maintenance and repair, and technical task/project execution.

KEY QUALIFICATIONS:

• 5 years of relevant work experience; preferably in Engineering and Project Management
• 3-5 years of Management experience
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in Food Processing, including Thermal Processes and/or sanitation
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, project management or related field required; Master’s degree or MBA preferred
• 5 years’ of project and/or plant engineering management experience
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint
• Ability to establish and meet deadlines and prioritize work
• Proficiency using presentation software to explain complex information to non-technical management personnel and other stakeholders.
• Experience in private manufacturing sector
• Ability to initiate, compile, analyze and provide accurate reporting
• Strong negotiating skills
• Knowledge and understanding of multiple trades to detect issues/opportunities regarding progress to schedule, workload and manpower, materials, etc. required
• Knowledge of facility equipment, construction, automated equipment, water processing, waste management equipment, and maintenance techniques required
• Ability to manage several projects simultaneously
• Knowledge and experience in continuous improvement processes, such as Kaizen, 6 Sigma, etc.
• Ability to work with confidential information
• Working knowledge of MS Project, AutoCAD, and other standard programs and systems for updating, modifying, and reporting project progress
• Detail and deadline oriented
• Strong decision-making and strong problem-solving skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Must read and write English
• Proven ability to implement process improvement initiatives
• Travel required regularly in-state or out-of-state
• Relates well to people, builds rapport along all dimensions of the organization, resolves conflicts; provides clear direction and information
• Salary requirement is required for further review of resume

Please apply today for immediate consideration!

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