Mgr Engineering

Mgr Engineering

Location : Ontario, CA, US, 91761

Employment Type : Salaried

Shift : Onsite

Position Summary : Provide Engineering project management support and direction to manufacturing facilities in regard to capital projects, optimizing current operations, reducing cost, introducing new products and meeting government and customer requirements. Implement construction projects as needed throughout the Company. Projects will range from the redesign of existing manufacturing lines or the layout and installation of new manufacturing lines to World Class Manufacturing improvement initiatives and Facility Expansions.

Major Duties and Responsibilities :

• Responsible for successful management of capital projects at multiple facilities, including equipment and facility upgrades, capacity expansions and distribution expansions. Obtain and evaluate proposals for capital equipment purchases and mechanical, electrical and civil design and work. Provide hands on leadership of the design, procurement, installation, start up and hand off to Manufacturing phases of capital projects.
• Coordinate and direct facility construction and equipment installation services with suppliers, contractors, OEMs and production and maintenance personnel. Maintain projects on budget, on scope and on time.
• Coordination and direction of cross functional teams (manufacturing, supply chain, packaging engineering, R&D) to ensure projects meet the needs of all stakeholders, while maintaining focus on Safety, Quality, Customer Service and Costs.
• Support Regional Engineering Managers through project development, design, preliminary engineering and project management. Utilize CAD and MS Project tools to coordinate design and project execution among all project stakeholders with a clear view to status of project and scope development.
• Assist in the development, implementation and progression of the Early Equiment Management Pillar, CQV process and Engineering standards.
• Preparation of bid documents for the purpose to obtain project scope, specifications, justification, detailed cost estimate and project savings calculations.
• Keep informed of new technologies in packaging and processing automation to maintain a competitive advantage in the marketplace and our position as a low cost quality producer.

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Why Join Us : Ventura Foods offers career growth opportunities as well as competitive compensation and benefits :

Physical Demands : All jobs require sufficient physical strength and dexterity to perform the required task(s) and typically also require at a minimum : intermittent sitting, standing, walking, climbing, squatting, kneeling, pushing, and pulling. Occasional lifting and / or moving up to 50 pounds or more with assistance may also be required. Please see the job description for specific requirements.

Work Environment : Please see the job description for specific requirements of the position for which you are applying. Typical shifts are 8-12 hours per day. Additional unscheduled time after hours and on weekends may also be required. Employees must be willing and able to wear personal protective equipment as required by Company policy and / or legal requirements. In addition, certain jobs may require employees to :

Diversity & Inclusion : Our commitment to a diverse and inclusive environment in which all employees are treated with respect is evident in our company culture and values. We believe that fostering an environment of inclusion and a focus on diversity across our organization is vital to attracting top talent, driving innovation, and meeting the high expectations of our customers in a rapidly evolving global marketplace.

Ventura Foods is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.