Engineering Project Manager

fairlife, LLC is a Chicago-based nutrition company that creates great-tasting, nutrition-rich and dairy products to nourish consumers.

With over $3B in annual retail sales, fairlife’s portfolio of delicious, lactose-free, real dairy products includes: fairlife® ultra-filtered milk; Core Power® High Protein Shakes, a sports nutrition drink to support post-workout recovery; fairlife® nutrition plan™, a nutrition shake to support the journey to better health.

A wholly owned subsidiary of The Coca-Cola company, fairlife, LLC has been recognized by both Fast Company and Nielsen for its industry leading innovation.

To learn more about fairlife and its complete line of products, please visit fairlife.com.

job purpose:  

The Engineering Project Manager will be a part of fairlife’s Capital Engineering and Project Management team, primarily based out of the Webster, NY, plant. This individual will have ownership for the overall successful end-to-end project management of various capital projects, including but not limited to; processing & packaging equipment, safety improvements, and buildings & infrastructure. This role is accountable for design & budget ensuring installation, commissioning, validation, operation and maintenance of the projects to meet company standards. Additionally, this role assists in providing direction and guidance to Fairlife’s manufacturing arena concerning all platforms of processing, packaging and infrastructure. The Project Manager will partner closely with the Plant Engineering and Operations teams to identify areas of improvement and execute solutions. Identify and implement strategic initiatives which are enablers for Fairlife to meet its present and future objectives in the areas of capital improvements.   

responsibilities: 

• Ensure Projects meet plant compliance to Federal, State, and Corporate Safety, Quality & environmental laws, rules & regulations all times.
• Lead the Design engineering of projects, partnering with cross functions, vendors, and assist in the development of capital plans for systems while providing recommendations for enhanced performance of the facility. 
• Plan, Own Budget & life cycle of projects directing, and coordinate activities concerning design, construction, modification and maintenance of the processing equipment and infrastructure/utilities and mechanical designs. 
• Partner with the Plant Engineering, Quality, Safety, Automation and Operations teams to troubleshoot problems and develop root cause and corrective actions. 
• Serve as subject matter expert for Project Management systems.

skills/qualifications required:

• 5-10+ years of experience in manufacturing plants in the food and beverage industry.  
• Demonstrated ability to take charge and own successful project outcomes.  
• Ability to communicate clearly with technical and non-technical cross functional teams.   
• Proven project management and process engineering experience.  
• Experience managing multiple complex capital projects, with individual projects up to $5mil.  
• Ability to handle ambiguity and work in a fast paced, entrepreneurial environment 
• Proficiency in English: Comfortable with both written and verbal communication, including reading and writing.

preferred qualifications:   

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or related field preferred.  
• Processing and packaging experience, especially related to aseptic and dairy environments.  
• Demonstrable teamwork and maturity with a strong work ethic and leadership skills.  
• Positive and proactive attitude.   
• Strong understanding of system capabilities and provide solutions to successfully produce products within project deadlines and budget.  
• Ability to adjust project scope and design to meet changing business needs.  
• Strong negotiation skills required, with the drive to execute. 
• Strong controls & electrical experience preferred. 
• Ability to handle ambiguity and work in a fast paced, entrepreneurial environment.  
• Ability to travel as needed.  

working conditions and physical requirements: 

• 12 hours sitting/standing/walking 
• Ability to lift up to 15 lbs. 
• Exposure to hazards (machinery, confined spaces, etc.) 

food safety requirements:  

• Notify supervision of any repairs or adjustments that are required that may affect product quality or food safety. 
• Understand, observe, and comply with the handling and usage of the color-coded container policy while in the Production Areas. 
• Perform all duties necessary to meet Company, Customer and/or Government requirements/standards as prioritized by the Company. 
• Ability to initiate action to prevent the occurrence of nonconformities relating to Food Safety and the Quality of the product, processes, quality system, or safety system. 
• Identify and record any problems relating to Food Safety and the Quality of the ingredients, processes, quality system, or safety system. 
• Control further processing or delivery of nonconforming product in terms of Food Safety and Quality issues until the deficiency or unsatisfactory condition has been corrected. 
• In the event of absence, another employee with the same skill level will assume the duties and responsibilities as required. 

how fairlife nourishes you: 

At fairlife, we believe in better — and that includes how we support our people. We offer a comprehensive suite of benefits and wellbeing resources designed to support you physically, emotionally, socially, and financially, both in and out of work. 

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, effective day one! 
• Supplemental health plans (hospital indemnity, accident, and critical illness insurance) 
• Paid Time Off to recharge and support work-life balance 
• Paid parental leave & adoption assistance (up to $10,000) 
• Parental support & family care benefits, including childcare resources and lactation support 
• 401(k) to support retirement planning with up to 9% in employer match 
• Wellness reimbursement (up to $500 for qualified wellbeing expenses) 
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for emotional wellbeing and work-life support 
• Company-paid life insurance and short-term disability 
• Employer HSA funding (for HDHP participants) 
• Tuition reimbursement (up to $10,000) and student loan repayment ($200/month) 
• Learning & development programs to unlock your full potential 
• Rewards & recognition, matching gifts, free product, and Business Resource Groups 
• Our manufacturing facilities are climate-controlled and a pristine work environment 
• fairlife’s nour!sh program is designed to meet you where you are — supporting your individual wellbeing journey while enabling you to do your best work every day. 

position location: Webster, NY 

reports to: Sr Engineering Manager - Capital Projects, East 

travel requirements: 10% to 20 % per business needs 

salary range: $100,000 - $125,000 USD 

exempt/nonexempt: exempt

*Base pay offered may vary depending on geography, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. A full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position, is offered.

Base pay range:$100,000—$125,000 USD

fairlife, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. All qualified applicants and employees will be given equal opportunity. Selection decisions are based on job-related factors.

In addition to its nondiscrimination commitment, the Company will also provide reasonable accommodation of qualified individuals with known disabilities unless doing so would impose an undue hardship on the Company. If you have a disability and would like to request accommodation in order to apply for a position with us, please email careers@fairlife.com.

For Recruitment Agencies

At fairlife, we manage the majority of our hiring internally through our dedicated Talent Acquisition team, which is actively engaged in direct candidate sourcing. Most of our roles are filled through applications submitted via our careers site or through direct outreach by our team.

As our recruitment is primarily handled in-house, we work only occasionally with external agencies, and only those on our existing, pre-approved vendor list. At this time, we are not reviewing or expanding that list.

Unsolicited resumes or submissions from external agencies not authorized by our Talent Acquisition team will be considered direct candidate applications. As such, fairlife will not assume responsibility for any placement fees associated with these submissions.