Senior Engineering Project Manager - ESPO Corporation
ALSIP, IL 60658
About the Job
Job Title: Senior Engineering Project Manager
Location: Alsip, IL area
Job Type and Duration: Direct Hire
Summary:
Responsible for carrying out capital projects, engineering design, development of specifications, defines scope of work, project planning and execution, as well as organizing and coordinating resource schedules and budgets.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities: Project Management
• Coordinates, and exercises functional authority for planning, organization, control, integration, and completion of engineering projects within the assigned facility (or facilities).
• Exercises functional authority over personnel that work on Capital projects, such as Maintenance, Continuous Improvement, and outside contractors; this includes coordinating and negotiating project staffing requirements.
• Provides integral communication with the broader team to enable planning, troubleshooting, and execution of key initiatives. This includes the preparation and presentation of plans to project stakeholders / Steering Committee depending on the size of each capital initiative.
• Responsible for the management of the overall CAPEX process and project outcomes of the plant team. This includes overall control of expenditures within unit & specific project budget. Responsible for capital cash flow forecasting and spending.
• Carries out process improvement initiatives through Capital Projects. Coordinates the launch of manufacturing upgrades including establishing goals, training team members and evaluating results, as well as being responsible for project integration into the plant operation.
Technological Subject Matter Expertise
• Makes recommendations in the manufacturing processes for improvements in all SQDCM Supply Chain dimensions (Safety & Sustainability, Quality, Delivery, Cost, Morale), based on technological knowledge. Designs, develops, sources and tests tools, machinery and equipment for recommended improvements (including but not limited to materials & production flow and speed improvement, assembly methods optimization, energy reduction, etc).
• Has extensive knowledge of Employee Health & Safety, Environmental, Food Safety and Quality Systems standards (internal, external and governmental). Incorporates this knowledge flawlessly into CAPEX projects. Leads and supports EHS, Environmental and FSQS CAPEX initiatives, promoted locally, regionally and globally.
• Reviews and signs-off over product design for compliance with engineering principles, sustainability, ergonomics, internal and external standards, customer contract requirements, and related specifications.
• Coordinates activities concerned with technical developments, scheduling, and resolving engineering design and test problems. Evaluates and approves equipment, building and product design changes, specifications, and drawing releases.
Strategic Planning Support
• Prepares and maintains detailed layouts of buildings and equipment, in support of the development of Master Plans for the assigned site(s). Such Master Plans shall be updated at least once a year.
• Maintains interface with Business Unit and Supply Chain Leadership (Supply Chain Director / VP of Supply Chain) to provide Capital Plan updates and ensures customer needs are met.
Early Management and VSU expertise
• This position is the subject matter expert for Early Management and VSU within the assigned site, and incorporates its concepts to each initiative. As such, this position owns the VSU roadmap for each project as necessary.
• Additionally, this position is the subject matter expert for Maintenance Prevention, Design FMEA (Failure Modes and Effects Analysis), TT&T (Technology Transfer and Training), FAT (Factory Acceptance Testing), SAT (Site Acceptance Testing) and CQV (Commissioning, Qualification and Verification) methodologies.
• This position assigns and oversees project personnel over each specific phases of the VSU cycle of a project, documenting all aspects of project execution within the VSU framework, such as project deliverable definition, design lock (Integrated Design Brief & Scope) document elaboration, FAT, SAT and CQV checklists elaboration and execution, etc. • This position would mentor other project engineers and provide daily guidance.
Other
• Participates in special projects, other duties or tasks that may be assigned as required.
Qualifications:
Minimum 7 years hands on Engineering Project Management and execution experience required.
Working knowledge in site categories (dry mixes, soups/bases, flavor systems, sauces and dressings, as applicable to the site) processes as well as prior experience with building expansions for a food process environment is strongly preferred.
University degree in Mechanical, Chemical Engineering, or related fields like Mechatronic Engineering is required.
Having a background working in a Lean Manufacturing culture / environment is required
Having TPM - Early Management / Initiative & Innovation Management Pillar leadership background is strongly preferred
ESPO Corporation
www.espocorp.com
630-789-2525
View all open jobs at www.espocorp.com/jobs
Leaders in Technical Recruiting & Staffing since 1965
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and value the benefits of diversity in our workforce . All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity and expression, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, or any other attribute or protected characteristic by law. If you need assistance applying please contact us directly.
Location: Alsip, IL area
Job Type and Duration: Direct Hire
Summary:
Responsible for carrying out capital projects, engineering design, development of specifications, defines scope of work, project planning and execution, as well as organizing and coordinating resource schedules and budgets.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities: Project Management
• Coordinates, and exercises functional authority for planning, organization, control, integration, and completion of engineering projects within the assigned facility (or facilities).
• Exercises functional authority over personnel that work on Capital projects, such as Maintenance, Continuous Improvement, and outside contractors; this includes coordinating and negotiating project staffing requirements.
• Provides integral communication with the broader team to enable planning, troubleshooting, and execution of key initiatives. This includes the preparation and presentation of plans to project stakeholders / Steering Committee depending on the size of each capital initiative.
• Responsible for the management of the overall CAPEX process and project outcomes of the plant team. This includes overall control of expenditures within unit & specific project budget. Responsible for capital cash flow forecasting and spending.
• Carries out process improvement initiatives through Capital Projects. Coordinates the launch of manufacturing upgrades including establishing goals, training team members and evaluating results, as well as being responsible for project integration into the plant operation.
Technological Subject Matter Expertise
• Makes recommendations in the manufacturing processes for improvements in all SQDCM Supply Chain dimensions (Safety & Sustainability, Quality, Delivery, Cost, Morale), based on technological knowledge. Designs, develops, sources and tests tools, machinery and equipment for recommended improvements (including but not limited to materials & production flow and speed improvement, assembly methods optimization, energy reduction, etc).
• Has extensive knowledge of Employee Health & Safety, Environmental, Food Safety and Quality Systems standards (internal, external and governmental). Incorporates this knowledge flawlessly into CAPEX projects. Leads and supports EHS, Environmental and FSQS CAPEX initiatives, promoted locally, regionally and globally.
• Reviews and signs-off over product design for compliance with engineering principles, sustainability, ergonomics, internal and external standards, customer contract requirements, and related specifications.
• Coordinates activities concerned with technical developments, scheduling, and resolving engineering design and test problems. Evaluates and approves equipment, building and product design changes, specifications, and drawing releases.
Strategic Planning Support
• Prepares and maintains detailed layouts of buildings and equipment, in support of the development of Master Plans for the assigned site(s). Such Master Plans shall be updated at least once a year.
• Maintains interface with Business Unit and Supply Chain Leadership (Supply Chain Director / VP of Supply Chain) to provide Capital Plan updates and ensures customer needs are met.
Early Management and VSU expertise
• This position is the subject matter expert for Early Management and VSU within the assigned site, and incorporates its concepts to each initiative. As such, this position owns the VSU roadmap for each project as necessary.
• Additionally, this position is the subject matter expert for Maintenance Prevention, Design FMEA (Failure Modes and Effects Analysis), TT&T (Technology Transfer and Training), FAT (Factory Acceptance Testing), SAT (Site Acceptance Testing) and CQV (Commissioning, Qualification and Verification) methodologies.
• This position assigns and oversees project personnel over each specific phases of the VSU cycle of a project, documenting all aspects of project execution within the VSU framework, such as project deliverable definition, design lock (Integrated Design Brief & Scope) document elaboration, FAT, SAT and CQV checklists elaboration and execution, etc. • This position would mentor other project engineers and provide daily guidance.
Other
• Participates in special projects, other duties or tasks that may be assigned as required.
Qualifications:
Minimum 7 years hands on Engineering Project Management and execution experience required.
Working knowledge in site categories (dry mixes, soups/bases, flavor systems, sauces and dressings, as applicable to the site) processes as well as prior experience with building expansions for a food process environment is strongly preferred.
University degree in Mechanical, Chemical Engineering, or related fields like Mechatronic Engineering is required.
Having a background working in a Lean Manufacturing culture / environment is required
Having TPM - Early Management / Initiative & Innovation Management Pillar leadership background is strongly preferred
ESPO Corporation
www.espocorp.com
630-789-2525
View all open jobs at www.espocorp.com/jobs
Leaders in Technical Recruiting & Staffing since 1965
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and value the benefits of diversity in our workforce . All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity and expression, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, or any other attribute or protected characteristic by law. If you need assistance applying please contact us directly.
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