The Environmental Project Manager is responsible for managing and leading projects related to the Utilities and WWPT of our cheeses and powder products, from design to full implementation and support the plant operations and ensure it meets the local regulatory requirements. Working with Operations and Maintenance, the Utilities/Environment/WWPT Project Manager will be responsible for optimizing the various Utility and WWPT systems, which directly and indirectly support the manufacturing process by implementing new process or modifying actual process. Will be involved with existing and new processes in the company.
Responsibilities
- · Perform audits of the manufacturing plants for the utility areas,
- · Inventories all equipment with all their specifications,
- · Survey the plant utility needs,
- · Evaluates installed systems capacity versus needs,
- · Study optimization possibilities with actual systems,
- · Propose upgrades and/or replacements as needed,
- · Develop drawings, scope of work, budgets and timelines as needed to prepare a project for submittal.
- · Source vendors, negotiate and acquire quotes for project investments.
- · Source, negotiate and acquire quotes for budgetary needs,
- · Manage projects,
- · Track projects cost and maintain them within budget,
- · Coordinate project review meetings to include setting them up, keeping meeting notes, and reporting out results to key stakeholders.
- · Manage principles for the effective execution of projects,
- · Work cross-functionally to ensure projects meet the needs of all key stakeholders to include but not be limited to Quality, Food Safety, Planning, Operations, and Maintenance.
- · Lead and assist in the development of the annual capital budget,
- · Travel and / or extended or off work hours may be
Requirements
1) B.S. in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering
2) 5+ years of experience working on capital expenditure projects as project manager
3) Heating, cooling & air systems expertise