Project Engineer

Description

Richelieu Foods, Inc., a leading supplier of high-quality food products to the private label and food service industries is seeking an experienced Project Engineer to assume accountability for the coordination, planning and execution of both large and small-scale facility / capital projects and the successful delivery of key commercialization initiatives for the company. Reporting to our Engineering Manager, the Project Engineer will collaborate with operations and engineering management to define the scope of work, develop project costs, define and manage expectations and coordinate and manage deliverables throughout each project’s life cycle.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ownership of facility and capital projects from development through execution.
• Develops project scopes and detailed project plans.
• Manages schedules, costs and other key deliverables per the approved project plan.
• Identifies, assesses and communicates project risks.
• Measures project performance using appropriate systems, tools and techniques.
• Resolves and/or escalates issues to management in a timely fashion.
• Coordinates internal resources and third parties/vendors for the execution of projects.
• Manages the relationship between Richelieu Foods and all third parties/vendors.
• Coordinates project-initiated training.
• Effectively facilitates project team meetings.
• Ensures that forms and records to document project activities are maintained in a project management software database.
• Establishes a communication schedule to update stakeholders including appropriate staff in the organization on the progress of each project.
• Ensures that all projects are delivered safely on time, within project scope and budget.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Proven project management skills (developing project charters, defining and managing scope, building timelines, communicating plans and managing cost and risks).
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and leadership skills with proven ability to develop relationships internally and externally.
• Organized and detailed oriented with the ability to prioritize tasks and work against deadlines.
• Experience working with and effectively leading cross-functional teams.
• Demonstrated analytical, problem solving and decision-making skills.
• Solid organizational skills including attention to detail and multi-tasking skills.
• Advanced Microsoft Office knowledge; advanced in Excel
• AutoCAD and MS Project expertise preferred

EDUCATION OR EXPERIENCE:

• BS Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering or a related degree

• Three (3) years in engineering project management required
• Experience working in a USDA regulated plant and three (3) years-experience working with “ready to eat” and frozen foods preferred

TRAVEL:

• Estimated 25%

COMPANY

Richelieu Foods, Inc., a Freiberger Group Company, is a leading supplier of high quality food products to the private label and food service industries. The company has locations across the Midwest with five manufacturing centers that produce frozen & deli pizza, salad dressings, BBQ sauces, & other specialty sauces.

We offer a comprehensive salary and benefits package and a 401K with company match.

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