Project Engineering Manager

Company and Position Information:

Del Monte Foods (DMFC) is a multi-national food company headquartered in Walnut Creek, CA, with a powerful portfolio of brands, including iconic Del Monte, Contadina and College Inn. Our premium-quality meal ingredients, snacks and beverages can be found in six out of ten U.S. households.

At Del Monte Foods, we believe in supporting one another. In helping our people shape their own careers - in letting them grow outward, upward and across disciplines. We are tending to the greater good, providing accessible, nourishing, great-tasting food for all. We are Del Monte Foods - Growers of Good.

The salary range for this role is:

Responsibilities:

Target salary range is $100k - $115k base.

The Project Engineering Manager will support the Operations Business Units and Facilities management as directed, leading engineering team members, planning and executing capital projects in support of plant operations, warehouse and R&D. This position will independently collaborate with cross-functional leaders from procurement, marketing, operations, and R&D to assess business opportunities, understand customer needs and develop capital cost structures to meet project objectives. Performance is measured on the ability to apply core company values to lead engineers and implement multiple projects on time and in budget while working with other functions as a team.

• Provides leadership to the engineering department and sets realistic goals to improve business performance. Harvests new ideas and delivers results while acting with integrity and respect.
• Engineers, designs, and specifies equipment systems to meet the needs and specifications of the department's customers. Provides structured planning, organization and manages tasks to completion within schedule, budget and scope for all assigned capital projects. Ensure shareholder expectations for results are met.
• Prepares well written clear studies/reports with accurate capital estimates and savings calculations with sufficient documentation to define project scope. Collaborates with internal stakeholders, distribution and operations for capital reduction and improvements with high economic return.
• Embraces change and engages others to adopt new processes, solutions and plans while staying focused on goals and results. Proactively finds and promotes business improvement opportunities such as projects with high economic return, quality or process improvement, capacity increase, etc.
• Able to develop manufacturing site masterplan that incorporates business growth, modernization of plants and cost structure improvement.
• Apply ergonomic principles to equipment design.
• Able to visualize and execute proper flow of material and people during factory layout design.
• Provides layouts of equipment or block flow diagrams to help operations understand floor space requirements and proper ergonomics for cost efficient operations. Selects best equipment or design processes to match throughput.
• Improves engineering department services and expands its use by operating and service groups.
• Familiar with Del Monte lean concepts and applies its principals.
• Improves engineering skills and process knowledge while staying current on the new technology and its application including energy and food processing technology.
• Establishes clear plan and course of action to accomplish a specific goal. Improves individual and department credibility by maintaining honesty and engaging in frequent communication with stakeholders.
• Develops and disseminates appropriate engineering standards that can be used across the company to support standardized equipment selection, safety and meet sanitary construction guidelines.
• Provides technical competency through the application of sound science, general industrial practice or engineering-based solutions. Understands current government regulations as it applies to food processing and equipment.
• Provides direction on departmental budgets and annual capital planning.
• Trains, enables, and mentors engineering and production staff.
• All other related duties as necessary.

Del Monte Foods Leadership Behaviors:

As leaders we:

Ground Our Teams

• Connect our teams to a clear strategy.

• Provide the support our teams need for success.

• Hold ourselves and our teams accountable.

Create the Climate

• Solve problems together with our teams.

• Enable smart risk taking.

• Empower our teams to make decisions and take action.

Nurture the Good

• Are intentional about building trust.

• Lead with empathy.

• Grow and develop our teams.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering discipline (Agricultural, Mechanical, Electrical, Food Science, Chemical, Civil Engineering).
• Formal project management training or certifications are a plus.
• Lean certification desired.
• OSHA certifications desired - safety and utilities.
• 3+ years of total experience in Food Manufacturing preferred, with minimum of 1 year of project management experience (leading prospects from cradle to grave).
• A track record of managing several +1MM capital projects and a progression through multiple roles in the Food Manufacturing industry is preferred.
• Excellent leadership, organizational and communication skills, along with problem solving and conflict management skills.
• Proficient in CAD tools and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Project and Outlook).

WE OFFER:

• Competitive salary.

• Comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, and 401(k).

Please be advised that your application is not complete until you fill out, sign, and submit an Application for Employment for a specific position for which Del Monte Foods is actively recruiting. Your application must reflect that you possess the required qualifications for the position.

No sponsorship is available for this position.

No agencies or 3rd party vendors.