Manager, Engineering Services - Project Manager

Aspire Bakeries is a North American baking company with a leadership position in specialty frozen baked goods. Formed from leading bakery companies, its innovative food portfolio includes breads, artisan breads, buns, cookies, donuts, muffins and pastries from beloved brands like La Brea Bakery®, Otis Spunkmeyer®, and Oakrun Farm Bakery®. With 13 bakeries in North America, we are committed to driving innovation, predicting upcoming consumer trends and flavors, and exceeding our customers’ expectations. Aspire Bakeries champions the values of Integrity, Ownership, Customer Focus, Creativity and Care to help us deliver on People Safety, Food Safety, Quality and Collaboration.

As the Manager of Engineering Services - Project Manager, you will oversee critical systems and drive engineering projects from concept to completion. Leading a team of engineers, you will apply your expertise to manage our capital program, enhance equipment reliability, and support new product development.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for all elements of project management from BOD to commissioning and handover and ensures that all project objectives are met on schedule, safely, and within budgetary limits. Project management duties include:
  • Scheduling, budgeting, coordinating project objectives within budgetary limits and reporting status.
  • Vendor and equipment investigation, selection, price negotiation, coordination, and procurement efforts related to projects.
  • CER development and submission, including the development of presentations to facilitate funding approvals.
  • Preparation and review of scope documents, job specifications and drawings.
  • Supervising contractors in the execution of projects and in the commissioning and handover to Operations
  • Facilitates project reviews and stakeholder meetings and provides the necessary reports on project progress and budget status.
• Utilizes a systematic approach to project management and promotes the use of tools for continuous improvement.
• Works across Regional boundaries and provides support to local Bakery Operations and Maintenance Teams to ensure the timely completion of small-budget projects.
• Participates in the regional multiyear Capital Program, including plan development and regular reporting on project status, commitments, and spending.
• Interacts with Business Units and Division Supply Chain teams, along with Corporate Support Services, to share best practices, upgrade common work processes, and provide feedback on vendor and equipment performance and input for continuous improvement.
• As a Maintenance Subject Matter Expert, generates engineering solutions to repetitive failures and other problems that adversely affect plant operations.
• Assists in the management of equipment supplier-related issues causing inefficiencies, regulatory, safety, and/or quality problems.

Qualifications:

• A Bachelor's degree in Engineering (any discipline).

• Experience of 7 to 10 years of reliability engineering and/or project management in food engineering.

• Knowledge of asset care and maintenance management.
• Successful leadership over diverse types of capital projects from simple to complex. Ability to manage projects from feasibility through start-up and performance validation.
• Knowledge of current personnel safety, food safety, environmental and regulatory compliance issues related to manufacturing and in the food industry.
• Experience applying engineering knowledge cross-functionally to support new food development and commercialization in specialty foods categories.
• Must have good planning and coordination skills.
• Expertise in Microsoft Office skills is a must.
• AutoCAD proficiency is preferred.

Salary Range: $109,000 - $135,000

Aspire Bakeries LLC values the contribution each Team Member brings to our organization. The final determination of a successful candidate’s starting pay will vary based on a number of factors, including, but not limited to location, shift, education, skill, and experience within the job or the industry. The pay scale listed for this position is generally for candidates that meet the specified qualifications and requirements listed In this specific job description. Additional pay may be determined for those candidates that exceed these specified qualifications and requirements. We provide a competitive compensation package that recognizes your experience, credentials, and education alongside a robust benefits program to meet your needs. For union-represented postings, wage rates and ranges are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements.

Aspire Bakeries is proud to be 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, disability or veteran status.