Engineering Project Manager

Job Type Full-time Description

Lyons Magnus leads the food industry with creativity and innovation, crafting top-quality products across all manufacturing phases, from raw materials to marketing. With over 2000 diverse items for industrial ingredient and food service sectors, Lyons caters to leading restaurant chains nationally and internationally.

At Lyons, our diverse and talented staff is the heart of our organization. We foster a thriving work environment where employees are engaged in shaping both the company's and their own future.

We are a rapidly expanding food and Beverage Company seeking a hands-on Engineering Project Manager of Engineering that will be responsible for the execution of capital & maintenance projects supporting our bottling, canning and aseptic process lines.

Based on candidates experience, position could be Senior Engineering Project Manager.

Shift: Day

Schedule: Monday Friday

Location: Walton, KY

Travel Requirements: Occasional

Work Environment Available: In office

Core Responsibilities:

• Identifying/solving issues and managing scope, schedule, budget and quality in a proactive and timely manner.
• Desire to solve problems and be part of a great team.
• An embedded intensity to maximize OEE via engineering, plant support and teamwork.
• Engineering support activities to facilitate completion of specific projects.
• Schedule, budget, coordinate project objectives within budgetary limits and reporting status.
• Process engineering and equipment layout, integration, and specification services for projects that include a comparative analysis and executive summary for senior management.
• Vendor equipment investigation, selection, price negotiation, coordination, and procurement efforts related to projects.
• Participate in monthly and/or weekly project reviews for technical and design concerns with Senior Management.
• Preparation and review of scope documents, job specifications, proficiency evaluation, price negotiations and contract terms.
• Analyze and plan for installation of equipment and related construction activities.
• Management of on-site contractors.
• Inspects work progress, equipment and construction sites.
• Project start-up and commissioning equipment.
• Management of Process & Package Specifications & Sourcing.
• Work intricately with facility management and staff to aide in continuous improvement efforts.

Requirements

Qualifications & Experience:

• Working knowledge of Auto-CAD.
• Working knowledge of PLC, RS Logix and Wonderware.
• Data Acquisition and related Manufacturing tools to drive OEE improvements.
• Working knowledge of maintenance management, CMMSs, root cause & problem solving.
• Strong project management skills.
• Familiarity with high speed food manufacturing processes related to Chocolate, fruit flavors, drink bases, or confectionary is desirable.
• Strong analytical thinking, problem solving skills and an aptitude for detail and strong organizational abilities a must.
• Strong interpersonal skills with customers (internal and external) and vendors.

Education and/or Experience:

• Bachelors Degree in Engineering or related course study
• Preference given to aseptic experience
• Minimum 7 years experience in a Food Manufacturing or related environment
• Preference given to PE and/or PMP

NON-STANDARD WORK SCHEDULE, TRAVEL OR ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS
Job may also require occasional weekend/evening work supporting a 24-hour/7-day operation. Travel expected to be less than 10%.

Additional Information
Our compensation program is designed to attract, motivate, and retain the very best people. Lyons Magnus offers a comprehensive benefits plan that include: Health, Dental Insurance, Life Insurance, Long Term Disability, Sec. 125, 401(k) plan, and more. If you meet these requirements and are eager to join a dynamic company poised for further growth, please respond with your cover letter, and salary requirements.
To learn more about Lyons Magnus, LLC its products and core values, visit www.lyonsmagnus.com or follow us on Instagram or LinkedIn
Lyons Magnus is an Equal Opportunity Employer and with opportunities for advancement. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories.
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