Position Summary:
The Project Engineer Manager is responsible for the definition and delivery execution of all projects assigned as well as providing support to Coca-Cola distribution and bottling facilities across the Reyes Holdings Family of Businesses. Additionally, this role will ensure that assigned initiatives are successfully transitioned to post-production support.
Position Responsibilities may include, but not limited to:
- Leads the project by: requesting resources based on the project ‘s needs, managing the work activities of the resources, controlling the project through established schedules and financial performance, reporting using project management methodology and company policies as well as implementing the resulting solution to the satisfaction of key stakeholders.
- Develops a project plan and a communication plan, which involves the key stakeholders and impacted departments. Keeps appropriate parties informed of the project’s progress and problems.
- Presents to senior management and all defined stakeholders the status of the project, expected outcomes, and project risks.
- Monitors the status of specific project dependencies related to the overall project incorporating such constraints into the overall plan.
- Follows and adheres to company defined Engineering standards and procedures.
- Accurately and efficiently completes the assigned work according to the schedule and as directed by management.
- Demonstrates equipment functions and features to machine operators.
- Embraces and effectively implements change and understands the positive role it plays in achieving our business goals.
- Executes organization long-term vision through participation in continuous process improvements.
- Holds self-accountable, appreciates others’ needs and perspectives and commits to participating in a safe and inclusive environment.
- Build and sustain positive relationships across organization reinforcing a positive environment of collaboration and respect.
- Capitalize on talents, passions and experience of self/others.
- Reinforce and create opportunities to facilitate ongoing learning.
- Maintain highest standards of customer service and business professionalism.
- Act with integrity, treat others with respect, follows through on commitments, owns mistakes and earns trust as a leader.
- Perform all tasks in a safe manner.
- Other projects or duties as assigned.
Required Skills and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Business or related field.
- Seven plus years of experience working in a project management role.
- Knowledge of SAP (or other ERP equivalent) business processes.
- Able to effectively work with and in the business automating and streamlining business processes.
- Strong ability to work independently and be self-driven as it relates to workload, problem solving and trouble-shooting.
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate cross-functionally and coordinate efforts around process improvement.
- Working knowledge of basic elements of Good Manufacturing Practices in a manufacturing environment.
- Must have strong problem solving skills and the ability to work efficiently under time sensitive situations.
- Expert proficiency in gathering business requirements, process flows and use cases for problem solving.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Experience in Microsoft Office.
- Able to work off-hours support.
- Ability to travel up to 50%.
- This position must pass a post-offer background and drug test.
Preferred Skills and Experience:
- Experience in food and/or beverage industry
- Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma
- Working knowledge of food safety
- Experience with continuous improvement and change management
Physical Demands and Work Environment: (Mandatory statement)
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Due to the nature of our business in regard to such things as delivery schedules, order inputs, selection, and Department of Transportation Hours of Service, overtime, attendance and punctuality are essential job functions. Should an individual in this classification not be able to adhere to this requirement due to a disability, they should contact their Human Resources department to see what, if any, reasonable accommodation may be made.