Ocean Spray is looking for a Senior Project Engineerto provide dynamic technical leadership for capital projects from concept through commissioning and support of other initiatives and plant operations. This individual will work with functional business and operations partners to scope, design, budget and install infrastructure and equipment to support manufacturing, while also identifying and implementing process improvements for existing lines.

Position Location: The position is a remote role and can be located within 75 miles of an Ocean Spray Manufacturing Facility.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

• Organize, plan, develop, coordinate and direct engineering projects proactively from concept to successful commercialization. Effectively manage technical timelines and multiple projects with competing deadlines.
• Identify, size, install and commission equipment to deliver against project specifications.
• Design manufacturing processes which are reproducible and robust enough to ensure products consistently meet consumer expectations, quality and cost requirements.
• Serve as principal engineering resource on cross-functional project teams.
• Conduct plant site surveys and collaborate with plant engineers to develop inputs for long-range capital plans.
• Consult with plant engineers as needed on technical matters; provide subject matter expertise on manufacturing, infrastructure/utility operations, complex equipment repairs, and equipment reliability challenges.
• Investigate new technology in food processing, packaging or industrial utility systems and identify opportunities to support continuous improvement, throughput enhancement and product innovation.
• Support enterprise wide energy conservation initiatives by identifying opportunities and leveraging best practices across the company.
• Demonstrate creativity, foresight, and mature judgment in anticipating and solving problems that arise from processing food and/or beverage products.
• Able to travel domestically and internationally up to 40%.

Knowledge, Skill, and Ability Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline.
• 5+ years of related experience designing and installing manufacturing lines in the consumer-packaged goods and food industry.
• 5+ years of related experience with industrial utility systems including ammonia refrigeration/process safety management, steam generation, HVAC, compressed air, electrical distribution and wastewater treatment systems.
• Knowledgeable of food safety, GMP, construction and industrial engineering standards.
• Must have a proven record of accomplishment in project engineering. Must be able to demonstrate independent and critical thinking skills and an ability to drive and influence results.
• Strong project management, teamwork, problem solving and data management skills; PMP certification preferred.
• Familiar with industrial automation including Allen-Bradley PLC, industrial instrumentation and SCADA systems.
• Effectively communicates complex technical information in a clear and concise manner, in both written and verbal forms, to audiences of differing technical understanding.
• Holds self and others accountable to stated goals and objectives and consistently drives the completion of projects and initiatives within stated timelines. Gains cross functional agreement on accountability to ensure buy-in and execution. Communicates desired results and accountabilities within function in a compelling manner.
• Proficient with AutoCAD, MS Project, SAP, Microsoft office applications.

Annual Salary:

The base salary range information above serves as a guideline of the position's typical hiring range. We value and appreciate what makes you unique and will consider a variety of factors when determining an offer. These factors include, but are not limited to, your skills and experience, external and internal benchmarks, as well as overall company considerations. Certain positions may be eligible for short-term and long- term incentive rewards. We also offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits program that supports all aspects of your health and well-being.

Benefits:

• Complete insurance package on Day-1 that includes a plethora of health and wellness programs
  • Health insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Flexible spending account
  • Life and accident insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Telehealth services
  • Fertility benefits
  • Transgender benefits
  • 1:1 health coaching and more
• 401(k) with up to 6% Company matching; additional potential discretionary match at year-end
• Short-Term Incentive/Performance bonuses
• Flexible scheduling options
• Vacation pay, up to three weeks of time (pro-rated for your first year of employment)
• Holiday pay for 12 holidays
• Career development and growth opportunities
• Tuition/Education assistance programs
• Access to LinkedIn Learning
• Scholarship programs for children of employees
• Parental leave
• Bright Horizons Family Solutions - Back-up care, tutoring, etc.
• Adoption assistance
• Bereavement leave
• Up to $300 fitness reimbursement
• Up to $300 massage reimbursement
• Employee appreciation events
• Employee discounts
• Charitable giving

Who We Are:

You might have our iconic cranberry juice in your fridge or have gotten into heated holiday debate about what's better - canned or fresh cranberry sauce. But did you know that the hardworking people growing the superfruit in our products are 700 family farmers that own our cooperative? They entrust us with what is most precious to them to create new and innovative products that will delight consumers and grow this beloved brand today and into the future.

Team members, farmers, consumers and communities alike--we value what makes us unique and strive to connect our farms to families for a better life by living our values:

• Grower Mindset - We embrace our grower-owners innovative spirit and heritage through confidence, learning and focus on the future.
• Sustainable Results - Guided by purpose, we are focused on delivering results for our grower-owners.
• Integrity Above All - We are ethical, doing the right thing for our grower-owners, customers, consumers and each other
• Inclusive Teamwork - We build diverse and inclusive teams that strengthen our cooperative.