In this role you will develop, procure, and implement safe, reliable, and standardized automated equipment in our facilities to reduce costs and improve profitability. You’ll create opportunities for automation that reduce labor in Schreiber’s production facilities and manage the internal team and external suppliers for these projects. This role is accountable for obtaining clearly defined project success criteria and outcomes that aide in achieving desired strategic business outcomes. This will be accomplished by leading cross-functional teams using Schreiber’s project management process.
We have an opportunity to hire for either an Engineering Project Manager OR a Project Engineer role, depending on experience & qualifications.
This position is on-site at our Home Office in Green Bay, Wisconsin.
Relocation Benefits: Receive a $10,000 relocation bonus PLUS a generous relocation package if relocating more than 50 miles for the position.
About our Green Bay, WI Home Office:
You’ll find lots to love in our beautiful home office in downtown Green Bay, Wisconsin. Our jeans-friendly environment has indoor and outdoor collaboration spaces, state-of-the-art R&D and sensory labs, culinary kitchens, a pilot plant, innovation center and more.
Take advantage of outdoor workspaces. Sample and provide feedback on new products from our R&D team. Enjoy free coffee, soda and popcorn. Hit up a game of ping pong on your break. Or take a short walk to restaurants, breweries, the YMCA and a weekly farmer’s market on the scenic Fox River. You can even see Lambeau Field from our top floor.
What you’ll do:
- Locating opportunities for automation in our production facilities and advising project team members.
- Lead cross-functional teams for assigned projects and manage day-to-day activities of the project team.
- Evaluating projects from a business viewpoint that reduce manual labor in our production facilities and recommending solutions.
- Ensure sanitary and cleanability guidelines are followed when appropriate; ensure industry and Schreiber-specific safety guidelines are adhered to.
- Use Schreiber's project management process to achieve desired project outcomes.
- Monitor projects with overall company objectives in mind.
- Stay current with new technology and processes that improve Schreiber’s business results and recommend applications for this technology.
- Develop relationships with integrators and suppliers.
- Negotiate contracts and procure equipment.
- Provide guidance during the development of specifications and the selection of vendors and contractors.
- Devise testing procedures and trials to verify design concepts.
- Provide technical advice and assistance to our internal partners.
- Develop training programs for plant operators and maintenance team to help ensure project success.
- Assist the Engineering team leader with requests as required (upper management meetings, personnel, technical reviews, lead engineering sessions, advisory help, customer visits, etc.).
- Interpret and communicate requirements.
What you need to succeed:
- Bachelors in Engineering or a related field.
- 5 years of experience in Engineering and Project Management.
- Ability to function in a team environment.
- Strong communication & negotiation skills.
- Project management and project scheduling skills.
- Knowledge of industry safety standards.
- Computer aided design skills.
- End-user computer skills.
- Desire to grow and take on new challenges and opportunities.
- Ability to travel up to 25%.
- Get not one, but TWO retirement benefits. When you join our employee-owned company, you’ll be part of our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) from day one. In addition to an 8% 401(k) match into the ESOP, Schreiber will contribute an extra amount – about 8% of your earnings – toward your retirement every year. That’s a company contribution of around 16% in retirement savings annually. That’s hard to beat!
- Earn bonus pay. You’ll have an opportunity to earn incentive pay twice a year when we meet our company goals.
- Ready to make a move? Receive a $10,000 relocation bonus PLUS a generous relocation package if relocating more than 50 miles for a U.S. Salaried position.
- Childcare costs. Get up to $5,000 annually to help you with the cost of childcare. Monthly contributions toward childcare expenses, including independent babysitters.
- Earn $ for focusing on your health. Depending on your medical plan enrollment, earn $1,200 in your HSA or as a cash payout for prevention activities. Plus, use your $600 lifestyle spending account for reimbursements related to health, fitness, weight management, mental health and social wellness.
- Pursue development that’s relevant to your role, career goals and the company. Plus, we offer tuition reimbursement if you want to further your education to grow in your role at Schreiber.
- Get access to medical, prescription drug, dental and vision benefits starting day one. This includes an onsite nurse and mental health counselor.
- Experience caring like you’ve never experienced it before. We have a program that’s completely organized by and for other partners who need extra help. It’s called Partners Helping Partners. We have hundreds of examples of partners organizing fundraisers to help out others going through a hard time.
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Need extra assistance with the application process? Contact [email protected] or call 920-437-7601.
For positions that require any amount of travel: Valid driver's license, auto insurance (at least state minimum- more might be required), acceptable driving record per Schreiber Foods discretion, and vehicle that will ensure applicant can meet the travel necessities of the position are required.
Schreiber requires that an employee have authorization to work in the country in which the role is based. In the event, an applicant does not have current work authorization, Schreiber will determine, in its sole discretion, whether to sponsor an individual for work authorization. However, based on immigration requirements, not all roles are suitable for sponsorship.
An Equal Opportunity Employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
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What We Do
Schreiber Foods strives to do good through food every day. Based in North America, we’re a customer-brand leader in cream cheese, natural cheese, process cheese, beverages and yogurt.
Our more than 10,000 employees and presence on five continents enable us to be an essential ingredient in our customers’ success. With annual sales of more than $7 billion, we partner with the best retailers, restaurants, distributors and food manufacturers around the globe. We also recognize our responsibility to do good in the world and are driven to make a difference in everything we do.
We’ve come a long way since our start as a small cheese company in 1945. Today, our team is more than 10,000 strong at locations across North America, Europe, South America, Asia and Africa. But our commitment to providing safe food the right way has never changed.
At Schreiber, we call ourselves partners, not employees, and there’s a good reason behind that. Our work is more than just a job. We make the company grow. We help each other grow and take care of each other along the way. And, we all share in the rewards.
Our people are truly the heart of our company, and we're on a journey together. We work hard to find great people with diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives, and provide opportunities to help them grow. But it’s about more than a career at Schreiber. Like a family, we care deeply about each other.
We strive to foster an inclusive work environment where all our partners can thrive. We've increased our commitment to diversity and inclusion by creating an overarching Diversity and Inclusion Council, as well as resource groups for women, African Americans, Pride, Vets and more groups that give a voice to all of our partners.
We're always looking for passionate partners to join our team and bring to life our culture of being customer obsessed and brilliant at the basics. Want to learn more about our company? Visit us at www.schreiberfoods.com.
