Project Engineer - Cooked​/Prepared Foods Division

Overview

PROJECT ENGINEER - Fully Cooked/Prepared Foods Division

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The Project Engineer is responsible for oversight of various projects at our fully cooked/prepared foods processing plants. Working closely with Engineering, Plant personnel and Contractors, the Project Engineer will guide the projects to completion according to established schedules and budgets.

• Creation of capital budgeted projects and expenditures for the plant
• Serve as Project Lead on projects, developing time lines, coordinating support, tracking progress
• Primary liaison between Contractors and plant personnel assisting in layouts, verification of existing and future utilities, assisting with weekend supervision of Contractors
• Plan and attend safety meetings surrounding projects including acting in an enforcement role as needed
• Coordinate appropriate utilities works, involving relocation of existing utilities and installation of new utilities as needed
• Maintain and Improve our as-built drawings, drawing retention, and version control. Includes facilities, equipment, utilities, and property
• Perform other projects/assignments as needed
• Knowledge and skills in fully cooked/prepared foods business units

• Observe & enforce all company personnel, quality, safety, and food safety policies
• Maintains a positive work atmosphere by acting and communicating in a manner so that you work effectively and cooperatively with customers, clients, coworkers, and leadership teams
• Participates in process improvement and problem solving utilizing continuous improvement and rational thinking methodologies such as Six Sigma, and participates in or supports the E$P program
• Recognizes and acts on incidents and safety risks. Consistently practices, and enforces safe work habits and drives those habits throughout the organization

• Bachelor’s degree in Structural or Mechanical Engineering or a related field is required
• Three to five years of previous experience required in fully cooked/prepared foods plants
• Above average AutoCAD skills
• Proficient with Microsoft Office
• Very good project management skills
• Very good analytical skills
• Demonstrated ability to effectively work with others to identify and capitalize on opportunities that result in successful implementation of changes for the benefit of the business
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

EOE, including disability/vets

• Seniority level:
  Mid-Senior level
• Employment type:
  
  Full-time
• Job function:
  Engineering and Information Technology
• Industries:
  Farming