As a Project Engineer you will lead the development and execution of capital projects as well as support plant engineering needs, mainly in the biggest Process Cheese Plant in Germany, but also could be in the UK and South Africa facilities. You will develop and lead project teams which may include internal partners, outside engineering resources, suppliers, contractors and regulatory personnel. You will work with a variety of departments to develop business propositions and executive summaries for capital projects which drive and increase in company value. This position is key in Europe to maintain our leadership, including the implementation of new technologies, help with the digital transformation and also included sustainable long lasting solutions.
Role & Responsibilities:
Ensuring compliance with safety, sanitation, and government regulations
Leading project team members through the execution of capital projects with the objective of meeting the project success criteria
Providing clear communication and direction to project team members and updates to project stakeholders
Providing guidance with the development of specifications, capital equipment, and the selection of vendors and contractors
Providing technical advice and assistance as required to sustain production capacity and capabilities
Assisting in cross-training efforts to help develop partner’s skills in other functional areas of engineering (i.e. Utilizing “EPM” Enterprise Project Management tools)
Working with cross functional teams to develop business propositions and executive summaries which support company growth and profitability
Investigate, evaluate and implement new or improved technology/methods that may improve capability, capacity and overall profitability
Assist the plant team leadership with requests as required (upper management meetings, personnel, technical reviews, lead engineering sessions, advisory help, customer visits, etc.)
Project management tasks include: analysis and study of the project; creation of specifications; planning GANT; consultation of companies; choice of technical solutions in line with the requirements of the various departments in the Division; negotiations with external companies for the budget; management of subcontracting companies and works; management; industrial testings; and, commercialization
Key Ingredients
Bachelor's in Engineering, Dairy/Food Science or related fields
6+ years of experience in Engineering, Maintenance, preferably in Food Manufacturing
Fluency in German and English. Other languages will be considered as a plus
Proven leadership and influence in cross-functional settings
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Proven troubleshooting and leadership of technical personnel. Results oriented, certain knowledge in sanitarian equipment and plant design
Technical knowledge of processes, equipment and utilities (electricity, automation, refrigeration, air, steam, fluid mechanics, etc.)
Stay on top of technology developments
P&ID creation and reading skills are mandatory. Experience in leading projects and project management, ability to function in a team environment, end-user computer skills and desire to grow and take on new challenges and opportunities are also expected
We're looking for great people who bring to life a culture of caring, partnership and customer commitment. Are you one of them? Join us.
Schreiber Foods is an Equal Opportunity Employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin 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.
