Sr. Project Engineer Job at Ferrara Candy Company, Inc.
Ferrara, a company related to The Ferrero Group, is an emerging powerhouse in the North American confections and sweet snacking categories. A passionate team of more than 6,000 employees works together to share delight in every bite through leading brands that have shaped the industry for more than 100 years.
Sr. Project Engineer
Job Location: Oak Brook
Want to make an impact?
The Sr. Project Engineer will be responsible for the management, scoping and execution of capital projects ranging from $500,000 to $50,000,000. They position is based out of our Oak Brook office but will be responsible to work with all plant based and corporate stakeholders to ensure projects are executed safely and efficiently.
Ways you will make a difference
- Manages capital projects from concept through execution
- Develops and communicates project schedules and conducts product reviews
- Works closely with scheduling and plant personnel for start-up plans
- Ensures that the end result of the project is what was agreed upon during project submission
- Supports manufacturing facilities with technical troubleshooting
- Participates in project reviews and audits for safety, quality and feasibility
- Participates in monthly plant meetings and provides updates to senior level operations management
- Closes projects in a timely manner ensuring that all stakeholders are trained and ready
- Understands and demonstrates the Company’s core values
- Conducts assigned work in a safe manner and adheres to Ferrara safety methods
- Performs other duties as assigned
Skills that will make you successful
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Chemical or Electrical engineering, Master’s degree preferred
- Minimum of 10-15 years of industry experience with at least 3 years of project engineering
- Previous experience executing small and large scale capital projects is required
- Previous experience managing external engineering firms is required
- CPG/Food manufacturing experience is strongly preferred
- Experience with food manufacturing equipment, both processing and packaging is a plus
- PMP Certification preferred
Experiences that will support your success
- Strong “hands-on” mechanical/electrical/controls aptitude from previous industry experience
- Ability to diagnose and troubleshoot equipment design and functional issues; previous experience in maintenance is a plus
- Previous experience with brownfield and greenfield plant expansions is strongly preferred
- Ability to use AutoCAD and Solidworks for equipment layouts and design is required
- Competency using MS office suite and MS Project (Excel, Word, Power Point)
- Strong vendor management skills
- Ability to work well in teams
- Good organizational skills
- Demonstrated ability to meet critical deadlines
- Ability working with multiple equipment vendors and managing multiple projects simultaneously
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Our diverse portfolio of nearly 35 brands includes SweeTARTS®, Trolli®, BRACH'S®, Black Forest® and NERDS®, along with iconic favorites like Lemonhead®, Red Hots® and Now and Later®. Ferrara also manages the Keebler® and Famous Amos® businesses for The Ferrero Group. Headquartered in Chicago, Ferrara has an operational network of 20 locations in North America that includes manufacturing, distribution and R&D facilities. Learn more at www.ferrarausa.com.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees, employment decisions and opportunities at Ferrara will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities, without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital or civil union status, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, military or veteran status, disability, handicap, genetic information, pregnancy (childbirth or related medical condition), or on any other basis prohibited by law. This policy governs all aspects of employment, including selection, job assignment, compensation, discipline, termination, and access to benefits and training.
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