Production Engineering Manager jobs in New Orleans, LA

Essential Functions

• Set goals, mentor, evaluate, and motivate Engineering staff. Manage departmental budget.
• Implement, monitor, and report on capital project work across the facility.
• Develop alternative approaches to implementation of capital projects that reduce costs.
• Develop and implement project plan(s) that resolve planned improvements, equipment enhancements, and/or capital expansions as the Project Manager.
• Perform analysis (financial/operational) to indicate the feasibility of projects and process change.
• Research and submit Capital Project requests, selects equipment, conducts contractor pre-qualifications, award bids, budgets, and coordinates work with suppliers and contractors to assure completion time and within budget.
• Serve as a liaison with Operations, Maintenance, and other teams in which capital work is performed.
• Manage and coordinate the annual capital plan with Finance and the rest of the management team.
• Leads project engineers, drafters/designers, construction coordinators and the Automation team.

Key Competencies

• Planning
• Execution
• Cost Management
• Communication
• Strong written skills

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years plant engineering experience working in a manufacturing environment.
• Minimum of 5 years in an Engineering Management role in manufacturing.
• Demonstrated experience in construction project management needed.
• Strong project management skills
• Strong analytical and conceptual thinking skills.
• Ability to complete projects on time.
• Ability to schedule resources effectively to meet operational needs and schedules.
• Experience using SAP and Microsoft Project.

Education

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in mechanical, electrical or related technical degree in engineering.

Work Environment

• External – Working outside in the elements – rain, cold, heat – dusty environment.
• Internally – Office environment.

Physical Demands

• Walking, standing, climbing stairs and ladders.
• Sitting at a computer for an extensive time.