Project Engineering Manager

Are you a self-driven person looking to advance your career as a high-impact player on a team? If so, we have an exciting challenge for you and your future!

Our culture is built on value commitments to innovation, quality, results, integrity, community, people, and collaboration that fosters a strong employee engagement, teamwork, safety and wellness. We offer a competitive benefits package that includes health, dental, vision, wellness programs, employee discounts, retirement plans, tuition reimbursement, ongoing development, advancement opportunities and more. 

Founded in 1846, today HP Hood is one of the largest and most trusted food and beverage manufacturers in the United States. Our portfolio of national and super-regional brands and licensed products includes Hood, Heluva Good, Lactaid, Blue Diamond Almond Breeze, Planet Oat and more.

This position is based out of our LaFargeville, Vernon or Arkport, NY locations. It is required that the candidate hired will be based on-site at one of the three locations depending on their location and will require travel to all 3 sites depending on project needs. Relocation assistance is provided for this position.

Job Summary:

Plans, directs, and coordinates activities of designated project to ensure that goals or objectives of project are accomplished within prescribed time frame and funding parameters by performing the following duties personally or through subordinate supervisors.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Reviews project proposal or plan to determine time frame, funding limitations, procedures for accomplishing project, staffing requirements, and allotment of available resources to various phases of project.
• Directs and coordinates activities of project personnel to ensure project progresses on schedule and within prescribed budget.
• Prepares project reports for management, client, or others.
• Confers with project personnel to provide technical advice and to resolve problems.
• Coordinates project activities with activities of government regulatory or other governmental agencies.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, industrial, chemical, or Electrical Engineering fields of study if applicable, or 7 – 10 years of related experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience, or Associate’s degree and 15 years related experience.
• Prior experience in the food, beverage, or related manufacturing industry preferred.
• Basic knowledge of process controls and automation systems is advantageous.

Skills and Competencies:

• Adaptability: Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events
• Analytical and Problem Solving: Works well in group problem solving situations
• Change Management: Develops workable implementation plans
• Communication: Exceptional interpersonal skills
• Initiative/Drive: Sets and achieves challenging goals
• Travel: 30%

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HP Hood is an Equal Opportunity Employer 

Female/Minority/Veteran/Disabled

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