Sr. Project Engineer at Land o' Lakes

Sr. Project EngineerJob Summary: Position is instrumental in ensuring delivery of Engineering/Project Management services to Dairy Foods Operations. Position is responsible for managing and conducting engineering assessments, cost estimates, design requirements and execution of small to medium size capital projects. Will work closely with plant management/operations and corporate functions on development of project scope, layout design, process design, capital budgeting, contractor/vendor selection and management, equipment specifications and purchases, coordinate execution of plansLocation: Arden Hills (Hybrid)Salary: $130,000.00- 170,000.00 DOEResponsibilitiesManage planning/execution of $10MM plus in annual capital spend within one manufacturing facilityManage and prepares specifications for design of building, utilities, process and equipment. Manage external Engineering resources and contractors on capital projects. Develops capital project budgets for process/facilities upgrades. Coordinates execution of projects from conception thru commissioning. Prepares layout plans for efficient/effective plant processes. Assist in the selection of plant equipment recommendations and standard operating procedures to optimize processes and meet product specifications. Conduct facilities/process assessments to identify asset deficiencies and execute corrective action as required. Work with plant operations and corporate functions on strategic projects involving business growth/innovation, quality improvements, safety, environmental, energy improvements. Remains current on existing and emerging technological advances regarding facilities and process equipment.  Required Experience:Minimum 10 years of capital project management experience involving coordination of cross-functional teams. Strong knowledge of USDA Dairy and 3A requirementsStrong background in utilities, PSM, and ammonia refrigeration  Strong knowledge regarding principles and practices of food (Dairy) manufacturing, including: Sanitary design, GMPs, food safety, quality, manufacturing conceptsStrong presentation and interpersonal skills Potential for up to 50% TravelPreferred Requirements: Engineering Degree from accredited universityAbout Land O'Lakes, Inc.Join us and be part of a Fortune 250, farmer- and member-owned cooperative that is reimagining the business of food. We have been named a Top Workplace by Indeed and LinkedIn, and to the TIME 100 Most Influential Companies list.We provide a broad portfolio of benefits to keep you and your family at your best. Land O'Lakes is Where Your Future Takes Root.Land O'Lakes, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) M/F/Vets/Disabled. The company maintains a drug-free workforce, including post-employment substance abuse testing pursuant to a Drug and Alcohol Policy.Neither Land O’Lakes, nor its search firms, will ever contact you and ask for confidential information over the phone or in email. If you receive a call or email like this, please do not provide the information being requested.  SummaryLocation: Arden Hills, MN (USA)Type: Full time