Senior Engineering Project Manager

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At Lactalis in the USA, we believe in promoting from within and giving our employees meaningful opportunities to learn, grow, and thrive. Whether you're just starting out or bringing years of experience, we'll provide the tools and support you need to succeed.

As the world leader in dairy, Lactalis is a family-owned company with over 85,000 pragmatic and ambitious professionals across the globe. Each day, we're proud to produce award-winning dairy products that bring people together.

In the US, we proudly offer an unrivaled house of beloved brands, including Galbani Italian cheeses and ricotta, President specialty cheeses and butters, Kraft natural and grated cheeses, Breakstone's cottage cheese, Cracker Barrel, Black Diamond cheddar, and Parmalat milk. Our yogurt portfolio includes siggi's, Stonyfield Organic, Brown Cow, Oui, Yoplait, Go-Gurt, :ratio, Green Mountain Creamery, and Mountain High, along with a growing family of ethnic favorites like Karoun, Gopi, and Arz.

At Lactalis, we live by our core values-Ambition, Engagement, and Simplicity. We foster a workplace where innovation thrives, diverse perspectives are celebrated, and everyone's unique background and ideas are valued.

Even if you don't meet every qualification, we encourage you to apply. We want to hear about your PASSION, your STORY, and how your EXPERTISE can help us shape the future of dairy.

From your PASSION to ours

Lactalis USA, part of the Lactalis family of companies, is currently hiring a Senior Engineering Project Manager based in Nampa, ID.

The Senior Engineering Project Manager will be responsible for managing capital expenditures and processing projects for the location. Provide leadership to recommend, plan and implement a wide variety of projects which support the company. Responsible for the preparation of overall programs and process direction to provide productivity and quality improvements in the operational efficiencies of plant operations, including optimum use of facilities and equipment layout, operations analysis for continuous improvement, product quality, labor engineering and budgeting.

From your EXPERTISE to ours

Key responsibilities for this position include:

* Participates in development and analyzing operating and capital budget, goals, and objectives of the department and works toward meeting and/or exceeding these expectations

* Reviews on-going project plans to assure compliance with schedule, cost, and quality of projects

* Plans and manages projects to ensure efficient production methods and flow, optimum utilization of space and equipment

* Works with Plant Director, maintenance, quality assurance, safety, and other departments to ensure projects undertaken are consistent with plant needs and requirements

* Displays a broad knowledge in dairy, equipment, and processes; continually updates knowledge to stay current on developments

* Participates actively as a member of the plant management team; provides necessary support for other plant functions/activities as determined by manager

* Demonstrates professionalism in all aspects of plant's rules and regulations and encourages quality personnel performance

* Develops and maintains positive relationships with purchasing, suppliers, and vendors regarding equipment and supplies

* Performs design work including researching data, feasibility and economic studies, and determining design criteria in accordance with required standards for assigned projects

* Maintains accurate and up-to-date project files and drawing, and identifying and corrective safety, ergonomic and operational problems through proper design of equipment

* Reads, analyzes, and interprets a variety of instructions, manuals, and procedures in written, oral, diagram, and schedule form

* Performs administrative duties in an accurate, timely, and professional manner (phone calls, voice mail, paperwork, meetings)

* Apply any environmental regulations and ensure they are respected

* Demonstrate commitment to a safe working environment that promotes the health and well-being of all employees and that will further contribute to the Company's overall performance and success.

* Travel and/or extended or off work hours may be required.

* 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, and/or allowance(s) may be provided.

* Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these Essential Duties and Responsibilities.

This description reflects management's assignment of essential functions, it does not proscribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.

From your STORY to ours

Qualified applicants will contribute the following:

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or related field of study is required - Master's degree preferred
• 5-7 years of experience in managing complex projects and installations is required
• Prior food industry project management experience is required - dairy industry is preferred

Specialized Knowledge

* Agri-food industry technology and processes, project or product engineering in food or dairy processing plant, knowledge of main dairy process equipment (HTST, separator, membrane systems, mechanical, electrical and control systems associated) and FDA and USDA regulations

* Process Engineering in dairy or chemical industries is a plus

* Packaging/Construction/Utilities knowledge is a plus

* Familiar with the following trades: Mechanical, Electrical, Automation, Utilities, and Construction

Skills / Abilities

* Computer Skills: including but not limited to Microsoft Office and AutoCAD

* Autocad 3D is a plus

At Lactalis, we offer a comprehensive Total Rewards Program with a variety of affordable benefits and coverage options. We support insurance costs significantly, contribute generously to retirement plans, and offer Paid Time Off from day one. We are committed to your professional growth, providing training and development opportunities, including Education Reimbursement. Join us and grow your career.

Lactalis is an equal employment opportunity employer. We will not discriminate against applicants with regard to any legally-recognized basis including, but not limited to: veteran status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, and physical or mental disabilities. Further, any division of the Company that is an Affirmative Action Employer will comply with all related legal obligations.