Key Responsibilities:

• Manage multiple large-scale projects simultaneously, from conception to completion
• Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, and resource allocations
• Strong design and operational experience for CIP systems
• Coordinate and oversee contractors, engineers, and cross-functional teams
• Create process design documents and deliverables for all project phases, including mass & energy balances, utility distribution plans, P&IDs, PFDs, and equipment specifications
• Plan and execute capital projects for system capacity expansion and process upgrades
• Review and upgrade facilities specifications
• Conduct engineering studies and contribute to system improvements
• Provide regular project status updates and incident reviews to management
• Ensure projects adhere to quality standards, safety regulations, and FDA requirements
• Act as the primary contact for systems incident resolution
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives in manufacturing processes and efficiency
• Apply in-depth knowledge of beverage chemistry and manufacturing processes to guide project decisions and ensure optimal outcomes for different beverage styles

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree from an ABET accredited institution, or alternative acceptable education
• 5+ years of experience in the food, dairy, beverage/brewery, or personal care industries
• 2+ years of experience as a project manager or engineering lead
• Strong knowledge of food safety standards, GMP, and FDA regulations
• Proven track record of successfully managing complex, multi-million dollar projects
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Navisworks, Bluebeam or Adobe Acrobat, and Microsoft Office applications
• Excellent written and verbal technical communication skills
• Willingness to travel for project requirements, client meetings, and industry events
• Thorough chemical understanding of different beverage styles (e.g., carbonated soft drinks, juices, teas, alcoholic beverages) and their specific manufacturing requirements
• Demonstrated ability to apply beverage chemistry knowledge to optimize production processes and solve complex manufacturing challenges
• Experience in formulation, ingredient interactions, and quality control specific to various beverage types