Project Engineering Manager

Are you someone who is passionate, motivated, and has a strong desire to lead an incredible team of engineering professionals in an innovative chemical company with over a century of growth and success? Are you looking for a career and not just a position? If so, then come join a collaborative team that is committed to continually improving and upgrading the operations and performance of a legacy chemical plant!

THE OPPORTUNITY

Reporting to the Senior Operations Director, the Project Engineering Manager will:

• Develop and implement short- and long-range corporate capital spending programs. Provide overall capital project oversight to ensure individual project accountability to spending and timing commitments. Manage overall capital program to maintain focus and achievement of approved budgets.
• Develop and maintain an atmosphere that encourages creativity and motivates direct reports to assume greater responsibility and accountability.
• Provide guidance and technical support cross-functionally in the audit and review of current plant manufacturing equipment, processes, and operating procedures.
• Work in tandem with others to oversee the operation of process flow systems to meet production, quality, and inventory standards, and ensure safe, efficient, and environmentally responsible plant operation.
• Ensure company landfill is developed and managed efficiently to remain in compliance with all application laws and regulations.
• Assist with project development, providing technical support and assisting with equipment start-up and troubleshooting.

THE QUALIFICATIONS

The right candidate will be a well-organized multitasker with immaculate attention to detail. Your credentials ideally include:

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering with a minimum of 7-10 years of chemical industry experience.
• Proven ability to develop, mentor and lead a group of direct reports.
• Strong ability to communicate at all levels of an organization, from bargaining unit to company leadership, as well as to external groups such as regulatory agencies.
• Strong project management skills, including the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously to completion.

THE COMPANY

Carus is a highly respected, family-owned company with deep roots in Illinois’ Starved Rock Country. We develop and manufacture products that clean the air, water and soil, and we are always exploring new opportunities and initiatives to expand our reach.

For over 100 years, Carus has been the employer of choice in the greater LaSalle-Peru area. Through several local outreach initiatives, we actively support our local community and STEM education.

It’s an exciting time to join the Carus team.

• The LaSalle manufacturing facility has an exciting new project that will enhance our capabilities.
• The Belmont location has just expanded to include a dedicated on-site logistics group.
• The Peru business headquarters recently completed a full office renovation.
• We have a new strategy to accelerate growth and are executing at a high level.
• We are rooted in history but focused on the future!

THE PERKS

Employees enjoy incredible work life balance and exceptional benefits.

• Flexible hours and work-from-home Fridays.
• Generous PTO and 11 paid holidays.
• Medical, dental, vision and 401(k) plans as well as company-paid basic life insurance.
• Tuition reimbursement program for employees and their dependents.
• Employee engagement, company-sponsored volunteer opportunities and STEM education initiatives.

Want to learn more about Carus? Visit www.carusllc.com or check us out on Facebook @carusllc.

Carus is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V/AAP/LGBTQ

Company: Carus