Senior Project Manager, Processing

fairlife, LLC is a Chicago-based nutrition company that creates great-tasting, nutrition-rich dairy products to nourish consumers.

With over $3B in annual retail sales, fairlife's portfolio of delicious, lactose-free, real dairy products includes:
fairlife® ultra-filtered milk
; Core Power® High Protein Shakes, a sports nutrition drink to support post-workout recovery;
fairlife® nutrition plan™, a nutrition shake to support the journey to better health.

A wholly owned subsidiary of The Coca-Cola Company, fairlife, LLC has been recognized by both Fast Company and Nielsen for its industry leading innovation.

To learn more about fairlife and its complete line of products, please visit

The Sr Engineering Project Manager
- Process has accountability for delivering Processing projects associated with the Processing work steam on time and in budget for large capital projects. Responsibility includes facilitating collaboration between Engineering and Operations stakeholders. The Sr Engineering Project Manager
- Process must have a high technical understanding of the scope of the project as well as an understanding of what is required from other key stakeholders. The Sr Engineering Project Manager
- Process must be able to allocate and adhere to budgets, schedules, and support services. Accountabilities include project management for feasibility assessments, procurement, installation support, commissioning, validation, and ramp up.

• Review project scope, including budget and schedule analysis, and identify potential scope gaps.
• Own project budget, timeline, risk assessments, and cost forecasting.
• Serve as the primary liaison between internal stakeholders, vendors, partners, and operations teams.
• Coordinate equipment delivery, site access, shutdowns, installation, commissioning, and startup support.
• Ensure vendor deliverables meet project requirements and fairlife quality and performance standards.
• Participate in factory acceptance testing (FAT), punch list development, and project closeout activities.
• Partner cross-functionally (Operations, Quality, Maintenance, Supply Chain) to pilot and transition projects into operations.
• Support integration of PLCs, HMIs, and processing equipment systems.
• Lead plant fit-out execution (e.g., signage, workstations, lab equipment, safety barriers) and provide regular project updates to stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain engineering documentation, technical databases, turnover packages, and ensure compliance with EHS and regulatory standards.

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Chemical Engineering preferred).
• 10+ years of industrial manufacturing experience (dairy, food & beverage, or liquid processing preferred).
• Strong knowledge of aseptic/sanitary design, FDA/PMO requirements, and environmental/safety regulations.
• Deep understanding of utility systems (steam, boilers, glycol, cooling towers, RO, electrical) and ability to read P&IDs.
• Proven experience managing capital and commercialization projects across the full project lifecycle.
• Strong leadership and collaboration skills, with the ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence stakeholders.
• Solid cost management, budgeting, forecasting, and business case development skills.
• Knowledge of Lean Six Sigma principles and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Proficiency in SharePoint, Microsoft Office, and AutoCAD for project tracking, data analysis, and documentation.

• 8-10 hours sitting/standing/walking.
• Work will be in active construction and equipment start up areas. Understanding of risks and safety requirements is an essential job function.

At fairlife, we believe in better — and that includes how we support our people. We offer a comprehensive suite of benefits and wellbeing resources designed to support you physically, emotionally, socially, and financially, both in and out of work.

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, effective day one!
• Supplemental health plans (hospital indemnity, accident, and critical illness insurance)
• Paid Time Off to recharge and support work-life balance
• Paid parental leave & adoption…