Project Manager, Manufacturing

The Project Manager reports to the Senior Director of Engineering and is responsible for the end-to-end project management of varied projects across the manufacturing operation, managing projects from concept to commissioning within a varied manufacturing environment either in the field of process, packing or facilities and utilities.

This is an onsite role based at our Roasting Plant in Alameda, CA with 30% travel to additional supply chain sites throughout US.

What You Will Do:

• Responsible for Safety, Health and Environment requirements and legislation implementation and ensures compliance with legal and corporate standards & policies in projects and installations executed; design and execution including LOTOTO (Lock Out Tag Out Test Out), permit to work, hazard work permits, behavioral observation systems, contractor management.

• Responsible to ensure that ergonomics and SHE – Safety, Health & Environment risks are mitigated or eliminated in projects executed.

• Managing contractors in the work area, preparing permits and reviewing risk assessments and method statements.

• Responsible for Quality requirements and legislation implementation and ensure compliance to legal and corporate standards & policies in projects executed.

• Ensures project designs and execution include and follow Good Manufacturing Practices, Hygienic Design principles, ISO, HACCP and are in line with JDE Manufacturing Operating System Standards.

• Responsible for (pre-)engineering scoping, costing and capital expenditure request document preparation using the appropriate JDE PEETS project management and technical standards, processes and procedures.

• Engaging and communicating with all relevant stakeholders and project team members through the whole lifecycle of the project to ensure that the project deliverables meets all practical requirements (maintenance, operation, training, etc).

• Giving regular updates on project progress to steering committee, team members and plant management.

Manage and co-ordinate the detailed project design activities including the following:

• Coordinate, liaise and communicate with (int./ext.) designers, authorities (for notice, permitting and/or approval) and responsible JDE stakeholders (SSE, QA, M&R, etc.).

• Have drawings and calculations prepared (int./ext. company), as required based on project scope; for purpose of permitting, tendering, documentation etc.

• Distribute and share information to relevant project team members and stakeholders, based on project RACI communication matrix.

• Contact with suppliers, enquire quotations for equipment, installation and/or engineering services and have purchase orders created based on and in line with budget and time schedule planning.

• Prepare RFQ technical documents and follow up tender/ contract negotiation together with Procurement. Carry out Total Cost of Ownership assessment (investment v operating costs) for major CAPEX buy equipment.

• Ensure to have the Technical Project Documentation prepared (int. or by 3rd party contractor): collect, compile and share required files of the (sub-)project; participate in safety assessments/reviews, according to local standards, laws, regulation and JDE company procedures (Engineering Management and Contactors Management).

• Working with the software engineers to develop a URS – User Request Specification for the process installation and review FDS – Functional Development Specification.

• Management of orders: raising Purchase Requests, following deliveries up with the suppliers, receipting and checking invoice discrepancies.

• Planning and regular review of budget incl. updated forecast: kind and amount of purchase orders still needed to be spent to deliver the detailed, agreed scope

• Managing cost versus budget using the appropriate standards to report actual, commitment, and remaining budget spend on a weekly basis to Engineering Manager and/or Plant Finance the CAPEX spending forecast and spending phasing for budget control.

• Start up the installation, together with the project team and suppliers and ensure full snag tracking and close out through commissioning, qualification and verification.

• Ensure relevant handover documentation is in place such as OEM manuals, training documents and risk assessments. Arrange for appropriate training and provision of training material before installation start up.

Who You Are:

• 5 continuous years in a food manufacturing environmental

• 2-3 years experience in multi-million CAPEX project implementation

• Experience in a food Multinational and/or FMGC preferred

• Strong motivation and resilience, open to take on challenges

• Advanced Auto-cad user and proficient Excel experience

• Focus oriented and team player

• Self-motivated and organized

What Benefits do Peetniks Receive?

At Peet's we hire the best people and are committed to supporting our employees and rewarding them for their work. That's one of the reasons we offer the following benefits:

• 401(k) plan, with generous matching

• Full medical, dental and vision insurance

• Paid vacation

• Free coffee and fresh baked goods as well as an employee discount

• Opportunities for growth and advancement

The target annual base salary range for this position is $120,000-160,000. The actual base salary offered depends on a variety of factors, which may include, as applicable, the applicant’s qualifications for the position; years of relevant experience; specific and unique skills; level of education attained; certifications or other professional licenses held; other legitimate, non-discriminatory business factors specific to the position; and the geographic location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will perform the job. Individuals employed in this position may also be eligible to earn bonuses. Peet’s offers a generous benefits package to full-time employees, which includes comprehensive health, dental and vision plans; a superior 401(k) plan, various paid time off programs; employee discount/perks; life insurance; disability insurance; flexible spending accounts; and an employee referral bonus program.