Engineering Manager, Capital Projects

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

With nearly $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 fairlife.com .

job purpose : The Engineering Manager is responsible and accountable for the creation, design, and execution of capital projects.

Lead the on-site project management team and provides insight and guidance into strategic guidance specifically relating to processing and filtration.

The Engineering Manager will ensure all capital projects are delivered, in scope, on time, and within budget. Responsible for communication with key stakeholders.

Responsible for coordination, implementation, execution, completion of specific projects ensuring consistency with company strategy, commitments and goals.

responsibilities :

• Create a safety and quality culture required for a world class organization.
• Manage team of engineers in an extremely fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Manage communications to the Technical Capability Director, R&D, Engineering, Commercialization, and other groups as necessary
• Partner with vendors and consultant to develop plans for process systems while providing recommendations for enhanced performance of the facility
• Implement Engineered solutions and utilize technical resources both internal and external to fairlife's network.
• Lead the planning and implementation of capital projects with engineers and project managers. Develop plans, manage project budget, plan and schedule project timelines, track project deliverables using appropriate tools, provide direction and support to project team, constantly monitor and report on progress of the project to all stakeholders, implement and manage project changes and interventions to achieve desired project outputs and evaluations and assessment of project results.

Utilize project management tools to acheive the results efficiently.

• Serve as subject matter expert for processing, and quality expectations, to include all Dairy Processing, VTIS / UHT operations, CIP parameters, Membranes, and Separators
• Understand the interdependencies of process sytems and supportting utilities and manage the impact of adding and removing equipment for the plant.
• Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned

skills / qualifications required :

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or related discipline
• 7+ years of experience in CPG manufacturing
• 1+ years in the dairy industry (dairy experience required , Aseptic / ESL experience preferred)
• Ability to update P&ID's, mechanical / electrical prints (CAD / SolidWorks preferred)
• Able to understand and utilize engineering drawings, operating manuals, and blueprints to conduct business
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community
• Ability to make administrative and procedural decisions and judgements on sensitive, confidential issues
• Ability to supervise and train staff, including organizing, prioritizing, and scheduling work assignments
• Ability to assess training and development needs, organize resources, and establish priorities
• Knowledge of budgeting cost estimating and fiscal management principles and procedures
• Ability to handle ambiguity and work in a fast paced, entrepreneurial environment
• Ability to work all shifts including off shifts when needed

position location : Coopersville, MI

reports to : Director of Engineering

travel requirements : >

exempt / nonexempt : Exempt

fairlife, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

All qualified applicants and employees will be given equal opportunity. Selection decisions are based on job-related factors.

In addition to its nondiscrimination commitment, the Company will also provide reasonable accommodation of qualified individuals with known disabilities unless doing so would impose an undue hardship on the Company.

If you have a disability and would like to request accommodation in order to apply for a position with us, please email [email protected] .