Project Engineering Manager

Bimbo Bakeries USA

Have you ever enjoyed Arnold®, Brownberry® or Oroweat® bread? A Thomas'® English muffin or bagel? Or perhaps snacked on a Sara Lee®, Entenmann's® or Marinela® cake or donut? If the answer is yes, then you know Bimbo Bakeries USA! More than 20,000 associates in bakeries, sales centers, offices and on sales routes work to ensure our consumers have the freshest products at every meal. In addition to competitive pay and benefits, we provide a safe and inclusive work environment that appreciates diversity, promotes development, and allows our associates to be their authentic selves. Come join the largest baking company in the world and our family of 20,000 associates nationwide! Top reasons to work at Bimbo Bakeries USA include a salary range of $105,100 - $147,100, annual bonus eligibility, a comprehensive benefits package, paid time off, and 401k with company match.

Position Summary

The Manager Project Engineering provides engineering and technical support to plant operations. This position will be responsible for modifying existing baking and packaging processes, implementing new baking and packaging processes as well as new products and equipment while striving to achieve reduction in overall manufacturing costs and ensuring that product quality remains unaffected or improved. This position is responsible for delivery of agreed to and approved scope, budget, and timeline associated with assigned project executions.

Key Job Responsibilities

• Develop/execute capital projects including:
• Development of project plans, budgets and capital requests.
• Development of detailed equipment specifications.
• Request for proposal development and subsequent vendor selection.
• Vendor/construction management including change control.
• Installation including troubleshooting and training.
• Execute projects on time and within budget meeting all design criteria.
• Support plant personnel in root cause and equipment performance analysis.
• Support plant process improvement activities including equipment performance analysis, troubleshooting, and development of optimal settings and operating parameters.
• Develop capacity plans and recommend alternatives for addressing shortfalls.
• Perform job responsibilities with minimal day to day oversight.

Key Behavioral Competencies

• Demonstrated track record of managing multiple projects on time and within budget.
• Experience improving performance of existing equipment.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, as well as the ability to effectively negotiate and influence others.
• Knowledge of commonly used process control and improvement tools
• Well organized, ability to prioritize and manager multiple projects with flawless results.
• Willingness to travel 50 to 70% of the time.
• Flexibility to travel to various plants in the US and Canada as needed.

Education and Work History

• Bachelor's level degree in Engineering. A combination of education, training and experience that results in demonstrated competency to perform the work may be substituted.
• 5 – 7 years of prior engineering experience. Experience within the food, pharmaceutical, or consumer goods industries is preferred.
• Experience creating, reading, and understanding of Auto-CAD drawings.
• Computer skills and proficiency, specifically the ability to Microsoft Office Project to track project status.
• Experience managing large projects (1 million dollars + in assets).
• Controls Systems experience including PLC's, Drives, Variable Frequency Drives (VFD), specific to Allen Bradley, Siemens, Rockwell, and other brands is a plus.

Physical Demands

The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be requested to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Able to use a variety of communication methods on frequent basis. Use a notebook computer and standard office equipment printers, fax, phone etc. Able to sit, stand, stoop and have use of hand motor coordination regularly. Use various forms of transportation for extended periods of time on periodic basis.

Bimbo Bakeries USA is an equal opportunity employer with a policy that provides equal employment opportunity for applicants and employees regardless of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, any other classification protected by law. It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.