Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, Industrial Technology, Business, or a related field preferred.
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is preferred, particularly for candidates without an Engineering degree.
Other recognized project management certifications will also be considered.
5+ years of experience leading capital (CapEx) projects with increasing responsibility and complexity in a manufacturing, industrial, food and beverage, consumer packaged goods, military, construction, or related environment.
Proven experience managing cross-functional teams through the full project lifecycle, from concept development and design through construction, commissioning, start-up, and closeout.
Demonstrated experience managing project scope, cost, schedules, risk, change control, contractor performance, and stakeholder communication.
Working knowledge of engineering principles and demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with engineering, operations, maintenance, contractors, consultants, and equipment vendors.
Experience with equipment installation, facility infrastructure, process systems, packaging systems, utilities, automation, or other manufacturing capital projects.
Experience using SAP, Microsoft Project, Primavera P6, or equivalent project controls and scheduling tools.
Experience in food manufacturing, consumer packaged goods, or another highly regulated manufacturing environment.
TPM, NCE, Lean, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement experience.
Additional consideration may be given to candidates with subject-matter expertise in process, packaging, electrical and automation, refrigeration, utilities, facilities, construction, or another relevant engineering field.
