Project Engineering Manager

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Employment Type: Regular

Location: CHICAGO,IL

Have you ever enjoyed Arnold, Brownberry or Oroweat
bread? A Thomas' English muffin or bagel? Or perhaps snacked on a Sara Lee,
Entenmann's or Marinela cake or donut? If the answer is yes, then you know
Bimbo Bakeries USA!

More than 20,000 associates in bakeries, sales centers,
offices and on sales routes work to ensure our consumers have the freshest
products at every meal. In addition to competitive pay and benefits, we provide
a safe and inclusive work environment that appreciates diversity, promotes
development and allows our associates to be their authentic selves.

Description:

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Manager Project Engineering

Top Reasons to Work at Bimbo Bakeries USA:

Great Annual Salary range: $105,800 - $148,100

Annual Bonus Eligibility

Comprehensive Benefits Package

Paid Time Off

401k & Company Match

Position Summary:

The Manager Project Engineering provides engineering and technical support to multiple bakery operations. Locations will primarily be in the Midwest. This position will be responsible for modifying existing baking and packaging processes, implementing new baking and packaging processes as well as new products and equipment while striving to achieve reduction in overall manufacturing costs and ensuring that product quality remains unaffected or improved. The individual will know(or develop knowledge) in multiple baking technologies including but not limited to, bread, buns, muffins, bagels, and sweet baked goods. This position is responsible for delivery of agreed to and approved scope, budget, and timeline associated with assigned project executions.

Key Job Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the Safety of the Team, including all associates, vendors & contractors.
• Develop & Execute capital projects including:

• Development of project plans, budgets, capital requests, and project timelines

• Development of detailed equipment specifications.

• Request for proposal development and subsequent vendor selectio.

• Vendor / Construction management including change control.

• Installation including troubleshooting and training.

• Execute projects on time and within budget while meeting all design criteria.
• Support plant personnel in root cause and equipment performance analysis.
• Support plant process improvement activities including equipment performance analysis, troubleshooting, and development of optimal settings and operating parameters.
• Develop capacity plans and recommend alternatives for addressing shortfalls.
• Actively look for productivity projects at the bakeries.
• Perform job responsibilities with minimal day to day oversight.
• Willingness to travel 50 to 70% of the time.

Key Behavioral Competencies:

• Strong communication skills.
• Self-motivated.
• Excellent Time Management - Ability to manage projects across multiple sites.

Position Requirements:

Education and Work History:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or 10 years work experience in technical field.
• At least 5 years of prior engineering experience. Experience within the food, pharmaceutical, or consumer goods industries is preferred.
• Demonstrated track record of managing multiple projects on time and within budget.
• Experience improving performance of existing equipment.
• Knowledge of commonly used process control and improvement tools.

The physical and mental demands described in each job posting are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of each job. Reasonable accommodations may be requested to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of each job.

Bimbo Bakeries USA is an equal opportunity employer with a
policy that provides equal employment opportunity for applicants and employees
regardless of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual
orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic
information, marital status, veteran status, any other classification protected
by law.