What you will do:Autonomously lead assigned projects that have an impact on an entire department. Moving both projects and the team forward to deliver results in a way that is aligned with company values. The Project Engineer II provides engineering and project management support for the Whey Production Manager, Engineering Manager and the Director of Engineering, as required.
Here's a day in the life:- Support the Whey Production Manager and Engineering Manager in managing engineering projects
- Works with Cross functional teams to successfully lead project set-up including gathering requirements, estimating costs, supporting preliminary Return-On-Investment (ROI) analysis of potential/conceptual projects, obtaining funding authorization and assessing risk.
- Lead engineering design of Process, Equipment, Facilities, Electrical, Controls/Automation, and Utilities. Ensure project adheres to Engineering Standards to meet/exceed SQF/ODA quality improvement expectations throughout the plant.
- Lead equipment & services selection. This includes the evaluation, selection and procurement of equipment and services. This work includes contract negotiation.
- Responsible for project control elements of each project including managing cost, cash flow schedule, scope (change orders), risk.
- Manage the construction of a project including the demolition, build, and installation. Acceptance of testing coordination Mark up project drawings to create as built documentation. While meeting /exceeding quality and safety expectations throughout the plant.
- Manage the startup of a project including acceptance testing, testing on site and performing initial production runs.
- Responsible to successfully close each project including Project Documentation, Procedure Documents, Operation Training, Punchlist, Handover, and project lessons learned.
- Executing project while demonstrating Intermediate Project Management Skills including ... Provide consistent and comprehensive status reports, project updates and ongoing cost analyses, significant issue tracking.
- Adapting approach and demeanor in real time to match the shifting demands of different situations.
- Making sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems.
- Planning and prioritizing work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals.
- Operating effectively, even when things are not certain or the way forward is not clear.
- Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
- Holding self and others accountable to meet commitments.
- Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.
- Knowledge, skills, and abilities:
- EDUCATION
- Bachelor's degree in a technical field (engineering, food science, or related discipline)
- EXPERIENCE
- 4-7 years of relevant experience in a manufacturing or process engineering environment
Physical requirements:- Sitting
- Standing and/or walking
- Lifting 25 lbs
- Vision for machine or computer operations
- Hearing
- Required to traverse catwalks, rooftops, access ladders, and lifting 50# objects. Crawling under pipe racks and HVAC is common and expected.
Working Conditions:Office: Individual work space, desk and computer. Generally quiet, temperature controlled, in well-lit areas. Requires sitting majority of shift; can include standing and walking to accomplish tasks. May require stooping, bending and crouching to file, retrieve supplies. Occasional lifting of 50 pounds.
Work Site Project Management: Work is normally in plant environment. Can include working outside in all weather conditions, working in confined spaces and in poorly-lit areas, walking on uneven, slippery surfaces and encountering forklift traffic. Could require standing for the majority of the shift, stooping, bending, crouching and climbing ladders, as well as walking on high catwalks and rooftops. Duties may include lifting up to 50 pounds and maneuvering heavy equipment and/or parts.
FACILITY SAFETY RESPONSIBILITIES
Follow and uphold Employee Safety policies and procedures outlined in the employee safety meetings, employee handbook, the CBAs, posted in the work environment, and/or as directed by supervisory staff.
FOOD SAFETY RESPONSIBILITIES
Report any food safety and quality problems to personnel with authority to initiate action.
Follow and uphold procedures outlined in the Food Safety Plan and the Food Quality Plan and any other programs that support the SQF system and other 3rd party programs/audits.
Industry leading benefit and reward programs:We offer a best-in-class benefits package designed to support your health, well-being, and professional growth:
Health Coverage: Low premiums for medical, prescription, dental, and vision plans.
Retirement: 401(k) with 100% match on the first 6% you contribute.
Wellness Support: Up to $420 annually for fitness-related expenses.
Time Off: Competitive vacation, 10 paid holidays, birthday off, Heritage Day, and paid volunteer time.
Family Support: Pet insurance and inclusive family-forming benefits including adoption assistance.
Education: Financial assistance for online degrees, tuition reimbursement, and access to Rosetta Stone.
Extra Perks: Yum Bucks for free Tillamook products, birthday gifts, employee discounts, and more. Learn more at www.tillamook.com/careers.
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