• Lead execution of a $6.5M CAPEX project tied to production expansion
• Own the full project lifecycle from installation through commissioning, startup, and stabilization
• Develop and manage detailed schedules, milestones, and critical path activities
• Identify and mitigate project risks proactively
• Serve as the primary liaison between plant leadership, engineering, OEMs, contractors, and cross-functional stakeholders

• Oversee installation of 5–6 processing tanks supporting a new dressing line
• Coordinate mechanical, electrical, and controls integration
• Lead commissioning, startup validation, and performance testing
• Ensure successful handoff to production and maintenance teams

• Partner with R&D, Quality, and Operations to support new product introduction
• Support product trials and production ramp-up activities
• Ensure compliance with GMP, FDA, and food safety requirements
• Troubleshoot technical and operational issues during startup phase

• Support procurement and vendor coordination activities
• Track capital spend and maintain budget accountability
• Review invoices and ensure alignment with project scope
• Protect cost, schedule, and quality objectives

• 5+ years of capital project management experience in food or beverage manufacturing
• Proven experience leading processing equipment installations
• Strong knowledge of commissioning and startup processes in manufacturing environments
• Experience executing projects in active, live production facilities
• Strong leadership, communication, and coordination skills across multiple stakeholders
• Familiarity with food safety standards and regulatory compliance requirements

 
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.