Project Manager

Who We Are:Welcome to Calbee America Inc. Harvest the Power of Nature.Calbee was founded in Japan in 1949, and quickly grew to become the largest, most well-respected snack food company in the country. In 1970, Calbee America introduced our authentically Asian Shrimp Chips to a brand-new audience in North America, and people couldn't get enough of their irresistibly savory flavors. Today, from our award-winning Harvest Snaps®to our Asian-inspiredTakoyaki Balls you can find many more exciting Calbee offerings in the US, which means there are lots of different ways to enjoy a uniquely delicious, better-for-you snack.Over 20 production facilities in 11 countries and regions$1.99 Billion in global revenue (*fiscal year 2023)Over 4,839 employees (as of March 31, 2023)Our Mission:Calbee America Inc. offers a wide range of snacks and creative solutions to meet and exceed our customer's needs. Our fun and tasty products are innovative, exciting, and made with nature's goodness; proudly developed, produced, and delivered to our consumers by ONE Calbee family"”a united community where we grow together by mutual respect and care.Position Summary:This position works within capital and expense project teams and is responsible for aspects of Project Management relating to coordination of vendors, consultants, and contractors. Prepares documents related to requests for quotes and scopes of work for physical installation of projects. Works with Drafting, Equipment Engineers, and Facilities Engineers to assemble engineering packages for contractor installation. Performs job walks with contractors and coordinates the work of multiple contractors. Verifies that field installation matches engineering packages and coordinates as-built mark-ups of final drawing packages.Qualifications:Bachelor's degree in engineering, food science, or a related field.Demonstrated ability to lead and manage cross-functional teams.Strong understanding of food production processes and equipment.Excellent communication, interpersonal, and critical thinking skills.Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines.Proficient in project management software (e.g., MS Project, Primavera).Knowledge of HACCP and other food safety regulations.Excellent organizational and time management skills.Ability to work independently and as part of a team.Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals and information, journals, technical procedures, and data.Ability to write business correspondence and communicate effectively.Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from other managers, clients, customers, and local permitting agencies.Ability to calculate figures and amounts, such as those commonly found in business transactions.Ability to create and explain financial models and forecasts.Ability to solve complex problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.Responsibilities:Develop and manage project plans, including scope, schedule, budget, and resource allocation.Lead cross-functional teams of engineers, contractors, and production personnel.Conduct feasibility studies and develop proposals for new capital projects.Manage project budgets and monitor expenditures.Identify and mitigate risks associated with projects.Manage procurement and installation of equipment and materials.Oversee commissioning and startup of new equipment and processes.Ensure compliance with all safety, quality, and regulatory requirements.Develop and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.Continuously improve project management processes and procedures.Plan and execute installation and demolition activities in accordance with accepted engineering practices, the company's change control policies, and Plant Engineering Standards.Submit updates to engineering documentation including drawings, manuals, and site standards.Review and select vendors, consultants, and contractors.Monitor and control the execution of projects for cost, schedule, and quality.Prepare project specifications and scopes of work for vendors, consultants, and contractors.Maintain current cost schedules for facility installations to aid in validating contractor estimates.Ensure proper permits are being pursued.Work with project team members to remove barriers for project success.Work with project team to assemble engineering packages for contractor installation.Convert P&ID and distribution diagrams into pipe routing and component layout diagrams.Determine and evaluate tool move-in and move-out paths.Perform job walks with contractors and coordinate the work of multiple contractors.Develop installation strategies and coordinate production downtime to accommodate project itiate hazardous work permits.Maintain communications with site EHS personnel regarding project requirements.Verify that field installation matches engineering packages and coordinate as-built mark-ups of final drawing packages.Work in hazardous areas as assigned involving potentially dangerous electrical power, chemicals, and stored energy. (secondary)Plan, acquire, and coordinate resources needed to complete projects.Facilitate contractor project meetings to ensure consensus of deliverables.Coordinate and communicate between active project teams to effectively utilize internal and external resources.Manage new equipment installations to ensure they are on time and within budget.Have a thorough knowledge of hazards and safety concerns for assigned areas. Resolve identified equipment code, health, and safety issues.Provide regular project reports and forecasts.Work Environment:The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential job functions of this position. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Work is performed in an office and production environments with moderate to loud noise levels.Physical Demands & Travel:The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully complete the essential job functions of this position. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is required to frequently stand, walk, climb stairs, use hands, fingers, arms, reach above shoulders, repetitive motion, occasionally sit, these are some but not all of the duties of this position. The employee must occasionally lift andor move up to 50 pounds.Specific vision abilities include the ability to read and analyze data in hard copy and on a computer screen.

Created: 2025-02-24