What are the responsibilities and job description for the Capital Projects Manager position at Reser's Fine Foods?
Benefits and Culture
We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package designed to help employees live a healthier life, build rewarding careers and save for the future. Reser's offers choices whenever possible, because we recognize the diverse and ever changing needs of our employees. Full-time employee benefits include medical, dental, vision, AD&D, life, 401(k) with discretionary match, wellness programs, paid time off, company paid holidays and a variety of voluntary benefit options.
We strive to be your Employer of Choice. As one of our five cornerstones, this means that we go all-out to create an environment that shows we are committed to investing in employee growth and creating a culture of belonging where employees want to build a lasting career.
Visit our website to learn more about our competitive benefit programs - https://www.resers.com/careers/#benefits
Principle Duties and Responsibilities
1. Leads and manages large scale projects from concepts to implementation; works with cross-functional groups to provide value added engineering and optimum solutions to meet business objectives.
2. Designs new processes and production layouts that will challenge our current manufacturing process to continually improve.
3. Provides communication and leadership to ensure the work is aligned and goals are achieved, communicates and presents project updates to the management team.
4. Develops engineering solutions for repetitive failures and all other problems that adversely affect our manufacturing operations.
5. Updates and creates drawings of equipment layouts, flow of process, building structure and utilities based on observation and interpretation on engineering plans.
6. Works with vendors and sub-contractors to determine project scope, budget and scheduling.
Job Requirements
1. Bachelor's Degree in Engineering field is preferred.
2. 5 years of experience working in a process manufacturing environment is required.
3. An understanding of lean manufacturing with regard to equipment layout and process flow.
4. 5 years leading/managing complex capital plant projects with a proven track record is required.
5. Proficiency with reading and producing AutoCAD drawings required.
6. Experience in a refrigerated food manufacturing environment is strongly preferred.
7. Must have working knowledge of building/construction processes as well as an understanding of rules, regulations and quality standards in a construction environment.
8. Ability to travel throughout North America.
Working Conditions
1. Both Office environment & Plant environment.
2. Travel up to 50% of the time dependent upon certain projects.
3. Business demands may require evening and/or weekend scheduling.
This position is eligible for a bonus based on company goals/performance.
Recipe for Success
Reser’s is the leading provider of fresh refrigerated deli salads, side dishes, and prepared foods for the supermarket, club store, and food service industries. Family owned and operated, Reser’s has been a proud sponsor of good times at racetracks, picnics, BBQs, music festivals, and affordable family meals since 1950. Reser’s family of brands include Reser’s American Classics, Main St Bistro, Stonemill Kitchens, and more. With more than 4,500 employees, Reser’s operates 14 facilities in the US, Mexico, and Canada and actively supports the communities it serves.