Project Manager

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COMPANY OVERVIEW:

Balchem Corporation develops, manufactures and markets specialty ingredients that improve and enhance the health and well-being of life on the planet, providing state-of-the-art solutions and the finest quality products for a range of industries worldwide. Our corporate headquarters is located in Montvale, New Jersey, and we have a broad network of sales offices, manufacturing sites, and R&D centers, primarily located in the US and Europe. Founded in 1967, Balchem is a publicly traded company (NASDAQ - BCPC) with annual revenues over $900 million and a market cap exceeding $4.0 billion. The company consists of three business segments: Human Nutrition & Health; Animal Nutrition & Health; and Specialty Products. Balchem employs over 1,400 people worldwide who are engaged in diverse activities, committed to developing the company into global market leadership positions. To learn more about our dynamic, stable and growing company, visit www.balchem.com

POSITION SUMMARY:

Leads project development and execution efforts across various engineering disciplines in conjunction with Safety, Quality, Operations, and R&D. Projects range in spend from $100k to $10M. This position services multiple plants across Balchem's network of domestic locations. This position has a home base located at our corporate headquarters with frequent travel to support projects as required.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Follows and enforces all safety policies and procedures including use of safety equipment (PPE) and equipment safeguards. Performs Job Hazard Analyses, Safety Observations, and training as required. Responsible for the safe performance of contract work in the facility. Works to advance and promote the safety culture of the site.
• Leads the project governance process for their projects from concept to completion, including scheduling/conducting routine stakeholder reviews, managing change control, and monitoring project execution metrics.
• Determines the feasibility of proposed projects and recommends the structural, mechanical, electrical, operational, or other requirements, for Sr. Management approval.
• Coordinates and leads cross-functional scope, design, and project reviews.
• Designs, develop, and install approved construction and manufacturing projects
• Coordinates and supervises the implementation process for priority projects. Responsible for performance to budget and timeline for his or her projects.
• Submits recommendations on Safety, Quality, and Efficiency initiatives and projects to Senior Management for approval.
• Coordinates and supervises the work of contractors, design engineers, and specialists
• Prepares and ensures that specifications, material requirements, drawings and estimating of project costs are completed, compiles the results and prepares recommendations / capital appropriations.
• Prepares purchase requisitions for equipment and services to assure timely completion of projects.
• Ensures the preparation of activity reports to keep others informed about the status of projects and activities.
• Submits monthly accruals, budget and status reports on capital items under his or her control
• Develops projects utilizing a front-end loading approach and presents projects at respective Gate Keeper Meetings. This includes, cost estimates, justifications and cost estimates for the capital portfolio process.
• Prepares SOP's for engineering functions, production operations, plant processes, and general procedures.
• Prepares and organizes engineering drawings and standards for buildings, equipment and processes.
• Monitors plant procedures, plant processes, equipment maintenance and makes informed recommendations for improved operations.
• Provides engineering assistance to other departments as needed.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering (Chemical, Electrical, or Mechanical preferred) with a detailed knowledge of process design, controls, project management, mechanical design, and construction methods and their practical application.
• Understanding of Food & Feed manufacturing environments with working knowledge of cGMP and other regulatory requirements
• A minimum of 10 years (12 years - ideal) of experience including project management and scheduling, plant operations, equipment maintenance and process control equipment and theory.
• Previous experience leading a large project ($2-10M )
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Confidence and aptitude to communicate with a broad range of teams from executive, engineering, and on to line/construction workers.
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft business software (Excel, Word, PowerPoint). Experience with project management software (MS Project, Primavera, etc) is desired.
• Knowledge of stage gate or front end loading project process
• Must be able to ascend and descend ladders, scaffolds, stairs and work in confined spaces and in proximity to loud equipment. Must be able to wear personal protective equipment as required at plant sites for most of the day. Must be able to work in a manufacturing plant environment

Travel to other Balchem locations is expected as business needs require. It is estimated that travel could be on the order of 50%.

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