Project Engineer - Central Office

ABOUT US

We are Wis-Pak, a leading manufacturer and distributor of popular beverages such as Pepsi-Cola, Mountain Dew, Lipton Iced Tea, Aquafina water, Vita Ice, Klarbrunn sparkling water, and Bubbl'r. You've probably seen and bought our products at your local stores or restaurants. We are a billion-dollar manufacturing and distribution organization offering ample opportunities to drive change, innovate processes, and help shape our company's future direction. We are looking for difference makers in all areas of our business to join us on our growth journey.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Paid Time Off
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Critical Illness/Accident Coverage
• Life Insurance
• Short & Long-term Disability
• 401(K)
• Profit Sharing
• Parental Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Holidays

ABOUT THE JOB

• Manage the design, development and implementation of infrastructure and process equipment, ensuring compliance with the quality of manufacturing within the specifications.
• Ensure process capability according to the requirements of products established by the Company and maintain costs associated with such processes within the expected ranges.
• Lead initiatives associated with the engineering and development of project processes and optimization by aligning such developments with the requirements of food quality certifying bodies.
• Develop the Long-Range Capital plan (3-5 years) for the facilities within the regional territory.
• Provide routine reports on the status of projects and initiatives
• Support investigation and evaluation of major equipment and process failures
• Participate and assist in cost reduction teams/projects.
• Support both the optimization in the use of energy resources and the controls associated with environmental variables.
• Support the development of strategies for continuous improvement and savings, seeking to maintain the Industrial facilities within high performance operating ranges and align the Industrial Plants with corporate objectives.
• Travel to the other facilities as required for project work. Travel is estimated at 25% - 50% for this position, with primary focus on the Hattiesburg M.S. facility
• Foster and support Wis-Pak Mission and Culture.

DISCLAIMER: The information listed above is not intended to be an all-inclusive job description. A full list of duties and responsibilities for this position is available upon request.

ABOUT YOU

• To be successful this individual must: exercise sound judgment in decision making, be goal oriented, possess a high degree of personal accountability, be a self-starter with passion for the job; and demonstrate a high degree of creativity.
• Travel is required to manage specific projects, work with employees and plant leadership teams, provide follow-up, and interact with various third parties. This position will report to one of our (5) large facilities, or our corporate office in the greater Milwaukee area:
  
  
  
  • Watertown Wisconsin
  • Mankato Minnesota
  • Norfolk Nebraska
  • Quincy Illinois
  • Hattiesburg Mississippi
  
  
  
  
• Travel is estimated up to 50% dependent on facility needs within the regional territory. Distance between regional facilities is estimated at 5hr +/- 1-hour range with mileage and expense re-imbursement for work related travel.
• This position requires: the ability to work effectively with all levels of employees, management, and external vendors.
• Strong organizational, analytical, communication, and planning skills; and the ability to effectively influence others as needed are required.
• A background in Program or Change Management or a proven record of developing organizational change is required.
• A Bachelor of Engineering degree is required.

Wis-Pak/WP Beverage is an equal opportunity employer that complies with EEOC rules and regulations.

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