Russell Stover Chocolates, LLC
Sr. Project Engineer
Russell Stover Chocolates, LLC, Kansas City, Missouri, United States, 64101
Sr. Project Engineer
Summary
Title:
Sr. Project Engineer
ID:
201032
Department:
Engineering
Location:
Kansas City, MO (RSC Corporate Headquarters)
Classification:
Regular
Status:
Full-Time
Description
At
Russell Stover,
not only do we love chocolate, but we love our jobs! Every day we go to work exhibiting our values of excellence, innovation, entrepreneurship, responsibility, and collaboration. Join our team and let's continue making chocolate lovers happy!A day in the life...As the
Senior Project Engineer , you will manage complex capital projects involving chocolate manufacturing processing and packaging systems. You will be responsible for developing and maintaining project scope, budget, timeline and success criteria to meet given objectives. This position may require 50% travel during certain times of the year.What you will be doing...Manage complex capital installation work and ensure projects are in scope, on time and on budget.Conduct feasibility analysis for proposed solutions to accommodate production, QA, and management requirements.Develop capital investment requests with justification for new projects.Communicate with key stakeholders throughout project development and execution.Work with vendors to order, specify, test and approve new equipment.Coordinate mechanical and electrical installation requirements with both outside contractors and internal resources.Guide engineering work by contractors and equipment vendors.Ensure efficient and thorough handover of new installations to the Plant Operations team.Work with the training department to develop procedures for new equipment.Support production and maintenance departments when complicated issues arise.Manage performance and development of the project engineers at each plant.Support the development of the 5-year Capital Plan.Provide timely support to meet Innovation, Marketing, R&D and/or Purchasing requirements.Do you have what it takes?(Basic Qualifications)Bachelor's degree in engineering.10+ years of experience in project/process engineering and project management.Strong understanding of engineering principles and industry standards.Do you stand above the rest?(Preferred Qualifications)Professional certifications (e.g., PMP, PE) are preferred.Experience in the chocolate manufacturing industry.Proficiency in PLC language (Allen Bradley and Siemens).Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.Excellent electrical and mechanical hands-on skills.Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.Strong presentation skills.Ability to effectively communicate at all levels of the organization.What it's like at the Russell Stover PlantsSafety:
Your safety is important to us, so we provide protective gear and in-depth GMP training.Surroundings:
You will be working around various machines.Activity:
Some activities may require standing, walking, or climbing stairs/ladders, and routinely lifting 50 lbs.Temperature:
You will be comfortable year-round with our climate-controlled environment.Smell:
You will enjoy a variety of delicious aromas.Dress code:
Relaxed, with rules for food safety and personal safety.At
Russell Stover Chocolates,
we celebrate and support diversity. We are an equal-opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer.We provide equal employment opportunities to all people without regard to any status or characteristic protected by law.Employment is contingent upon I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification, passing a drug screen, education verification, and satisfactory reference and background checks.Make Happy. Work Happy.
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Summary
Title:
Sr. Project Engineer
ID:
201032
Department:
Engineering
Location:
Kansas City, MO (RSC Corporate Headquarters)
Classification:
Regular
Status:
Full-Time
Description
At
Russell Stover,
not only do we love chocolate, but we love our jobs! Every day we go to work exhibiting our values of excellence, innovation, entrepreneurship, responsibility, and collaboration. Join our team and let's continue making chocolate lovers happy!A day in the life...As the
Senior Project Engineer , you will manage complex capital projects involving chocolate manufacturing processing and packaging systems. You will be responsible for developing and maintaining project scope, budget, timeline and success criteria to meet given objectives. This position may require 50% travel during certain times of the year.What you will be doing...Manage complex capital installation work and ensure projects are in scope, on time and on budget.Conduct feasibility analysis for proposed solutions to accommodate production, QA, and management requirements.Develop capital investment requests with justification for new projects.Communicate with key stakeholders throughout project development and execution.Work with vendors to order, specify, test and approve new equipment.Coordinate mechanical and electrical installation requirements with both outside contractors and internal resources.Guide engineering work by contractors and equipment vendors.Ensure efficient and thorough handover of new installations to the Plant Operations team.Work with the training department to develop procedures for new equipment.Support production and maintenance departments when complicated issues arise.Manage performance and development of the project engineers at each plant.Support the development of the 5-year Capital Plan.Provide timely support to meet Innovation, Marketing, R&D and/or Purchasing requirements.Do you have what it takes?(Basic Qualifications)Bachelor's degree in engineering.10+ years of experience in project/process engineering and project management.Strong understanding of engineering principles and industry standards.Do you stand above the rest?(Preferred Qualifications)Professional certifications (e.g., PMP, PE) are preferred.Experience in the chocolate manufacturing industry.Proficiency in PLC language (Allen Bradley and Siemens).Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.Excellent electrical and mechanical hands-on skills.Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.Strong presentation skills.Ability to effectively communicate at all levels of the organization.What it's like at the Russell Stover PlantsSafety:
Your safety is important to us, so we provide protective gear and in-depth GMP training.Surroundings:
You will be working around various machines.Activity:
Some activities may require standing, walking, or climbing stairs/ladders, and routinely lifting 50 lbs.Temperature:
You will be comfortable year-round with our climate-controlled environment.Smell:
You will enjoy a variety of delicious aromas.Dress code:
Relaxed, with rules for food safety and personal safety.At
Russell Stover Chocolates,
we celebrate and support diversity. We are an equal-opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer.We provide equal employment opportunities to all people without regard to any status or characteristic protected by law.Employment is contingent upon I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification, passing a drug screen, education verification, and satisfactory reference and background checks.Make Happy. Work Happy.
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