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Engineering Project Manager

Why Byrne

At Byrne, we foster a culture built on teamwork, excellence, and professionalism. Our greatest strength lies in the exceptional talent and dedication of our team members across every part of the organization. We value their contributions and ensure they’re recognized, rewarded, and compensated in ways that reflect their impact and expertise.

Pay and Benefits

• Salary Range – $125,000 - $152,500 per year
• Competitive bonus programs
• Medical, Dental, Vision benefits available day 1 of employment
• Supplemental benefits available on day 30 of employment
• Eligible for 401 (k) with a company match available on day 90 of employment
• Educational Support via tuition reimbursement and scholarship program

Work Shift and Location

6725 Lyons St. East Syracuse, NY 13057

Monday - Friday

Job Overview

The Engineering Project Manager plays a key role in executing assigned engineering tasks. This includes leading capital improvement projects for production facilities, managing budgets and timelines for equipment installations and facility upgrades while minimizing operational disruption.

Key Responsibilities

• Leads and supports capital improvement projects for production facilities, including installation of new processing equipment, packaging lines, and utility infrastructure while ensuring minimal disruption to manufacturing operations.
• Manages project budgets, timelines, and resources for facility upgrades, expansions, and equipment modernization projects ranging from small-scale improvements to multi-million dollar installations.
• Coordinates with cross-functional teams including production, quality assurance, maintenance, and regulatory compliance to ensure all projects meet food safety standards and FDA/USDA requirements.
• Oversees equipment vendors, contractors, and engineering firms throughout project lifecycles, from design and procurement through installation, commissioning, and final validation.
• Develops and implements project plans that optimize production efficiency, reduce downtime, and improve product quality while maintaining compliance with dairy industry regulations and sanitation standards.
• Conducts feasibility studies and ROI analysis for proposed projects, presenting recommendations to senior leadership and tracking post-implementation performance metrics to ensure business objectives are met.

Min. Qualifications

• Minimum of GED or High School Diploma is required, STEM degree preferred
• Minimum 3-5 years’ experience in formal project management
• Experience with building construction preferred
• Experience working in a food manufacturing environment preferred

Byrne

Headquartered in LaFayette, Byrne is a Central New York-based dairy company with a legacy spanning over 90 years. Its operations include an extended shelf-life (ESL) and ultra-high temperature (UHT) pasteurization plant in DeWitt, as well as an ESL manufacturing facility in Cortlandville. Byrne also maintains warehouse facilities in Syracuse and East Syracuse, along with a dedicated ice cream center in Syracuse. As a recognized industry leader, Byrne continues to drive innovation at the forefront of dairy processing and product development

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