Home Chef

Engineering Project Manager

Home Chef$95K — $105K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering (preferably chemical, industrial, or mechanical)
  • At least 2 years of experience managing projects with budgets over $100k
  • 2+ years in production or operational environments
  • Strong interpersonal skills for cross-functional collaboration
  • Analytical ability to adapt to business needs
  • Proficiency in CAD software (e.g., AutoCAD)
  • Excellent communication and multitasking skills

Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage multiple engineering capital projects from start to finish
  • Collaborate with teams to gather business and technical requirements
  • Communicate project status and stakeholder expectations effectively
  • Evaluate and implement technologies to enhance production efficiency
  • Ensure compliance with industry codes and standards
  • Oversee project budgets and documentation management
  • Drive communication between corporate offices and fulfillment centers

Benefits

  • $30 off your first order as a Home Chef customer
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
  • Paid holidays, sick leave, and vacation time
  • 401k program included
  • Flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care expenses
Full Job Description
The Engineering Project Manager is an organized, detail-oriented self-starter who leads cross-functional capital projects that support furthering the automation of the production process, maintaining and improving facilities, and enabling additional product lines. This position will collaborate with cross-functional teams, including engineering, operations, supply chain, and vendors, to deliver projects on time and within budget.

Detailed Responsibilities
  • Manage multiple engineering capital projects simultaneously from conception to completion, including defining project scope, schedules, and budgets, identifying resources, managing project risks, and ensuring deliverables meet business goals.
  • Work closely with cross-functional teams to understand business needs and technical requirements, identify project risks and dependencies, and develop project plans that align with business objectives and technical requirements.
  • Provide project status updates and manage stakeholder expectations by communicating project progress, milestones, and risks.
  • Provide technical expertise to identify, evaluate, and implement new technologies and processes that improve production efficiency, quality, and cost-effectiveness.
  • Ensure all projects comply with relevant codes, standards, and regulations.
  • Manage project budgets and ensure costs are managed within budget.
  • Manage project documentation, including project plans, technical specifications, and project reports.
  • Drive strong communication between corporate and fulfillment centers to gain buy-in and alignment on initiatives.
  • Demonstrates a willingness to work flexible hours and travel frequently to fulfillment centers to provide regular on-site support, guidance, and drive accountability, while also developing strong relationships with site teams and local stakeholders.

This position requires up to 50% travel.

Qualifications

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability needed for this role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities.
  • Completion of a four-year degree program in a related field: Engineering (Ideally in chemical, industrial, or mechanical)
  • Minimum of 2 years of managing projects and resources with $100k or greater scope in a fast-paced environment
  • Minimum of 2 years of experience in production/operational environments Interpersonal skills to work with team members across functions and in both production and corporate environments
  • Analytical proficiency to meet variable needs of the business
  • Ability to think "outside-the-box"
  • Ability to react on the fly to unforeseen production and planning scenarios as they arise
  • Computer proficiency (i.e., Microsoft Word, Excel, Gmail, PowerPoint)
  • Strong ability to track details and to keep track of projectsExcellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Results-oriented attitude; able to multitask and get things done Willingness to embrace change and adjust quickly in a fast-paced environment
  • Proficiency in CAD software, such as AutoCAD, is required
More About Us

Perks and Benefits
  • Candidates can experience Home Chef as a customer - enter promo code PEOPLE30 for $30 off your first order!
  • Medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance available
  • Paid holidays, sick time and vacation time
  • 401k program
  • Flexible spending accounts for qualified medical, dependent care, parking, or transit expenses

About Home Chef

Home Chef is a meal kit delivery service that provides customers with pre-portioned ingredients and easy-to-follow recipes. The company was founded in 2013 by Pat Vihtelic and has since grown to become one of the largest meal kit delivery services in the United States. Home Chef offers a wide variety of meal options, including vegetarian, low-carb, and gluten-free options. The company is committed to using high-quality ingredients and sustainable practices, and is dedicated to helping its customers eat well and live better. Home Chef is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, and has a strong presence in the food delivery industry.
Learn more about Home Chef
Size
1,000 employees
Industry
Founded
2013

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