Senior Plant Engineer

Lead Account Manager | Direct Placement | Food, Beverage, and Consumer Goods Manufacturing

This role drives complex capital projects, supports product innovation, and oversees construction initiatives. The position blends financial discipline, technical execution, and leadership of cross‑functional teams.

Salary: $145,000 - $165,000 + Bonus

Responsibilities

• Capital Projects (50%):
  Lead end‑to‑end Cap Ex initiatives, managing budgets, schedules, and ROI analysis. Ensure projects meet financial and operational targets.
• Product Development (25%):
  Partner with R&D and operations to deliver new product launches, applying stage‑gate processes and aligning design with manufacturing readiness.
• Construction (25%):
  Oversee site upgrades and facility expansion projects, coordinating contractors, safety compliance, and quality standards.
• Guide cross‑functional teams, resolve issues, and manage risks to ensure on‑time, on‑budget delivery.
• Build strong stakeholder relationships and provide clear communication through project reviews and progress reporting.
• Serve as a subject matter expert in project management practices, tools, and training.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of project management experience in manufacturing environments
• PMP certification preferred;
  Lean/Six Sigma credentials a plus
• Proven ability to lead diverse teams and manage complex initiatives across capital, product, and construction domains
• Less than 10% domestic travel required