Manufacturing Engineering Project Manager, Ind. Ops. - Lakeland
- Lakeland, FL
- Permanent
- Full-time
- engineering, designing, directing, coordinating and managing the planning, equipment suppliers, equipment purchasing contracts, fabrication, installation, integration, execution and the ultimate completion of capital projects
- developing and maintaining engineering specifications and documentation
- manages multiple projects and coordinates internal and external resources
- evaluates project risks and provides project status updates as needed
- works closely with Manufacturing Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Information Technology (IT) and Manufacturing Logistics Planning (MLP) as required with specific projects
- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related analytical field or equivalent experience
- 2 years of engineering experience in a manufacturing environment
- Valid driver's license
- knowledge of sanitary processing and sanitation best practices including regulatory codes, HACCP programs and current Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs)
- knowledge of maintenance practices and the disciplines of electrical, mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic principles and theories and the operation and maintenance of manufacturing equipment and systems
- knowledge of power and electrical systems and controls, gas, water and waste water, refrigeration utilities and systems and industrial construction
- Knowledge of the Microsoft office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and MS-Project)
- AutoCAD software or equivalent software (MicroStation, etc.)
- knowledge of Mechanical, Electrical, Structural and Civil drawing documentation including generating, modifying and reviewing facility and utility designs and plans
- ability to organize, plan and execute large-scale projects from vision through implementation
- excellent communication skills, both verbally and written
- strong problem solving skills
- ability to work independently and be a self-starter
- ability to analyze information and data
- ability to plan, organize and follow through on tasks
- ability to learn new, complex ideas or concepts
- ability to be exposed to highly confidential information and matters
- high degree of self-motivation, commitment, and integrity
- willingness to work a variable schedule including nights, holidays and weekends to meet Manufacturing business needs
- willingness to travel via commercial airline or company airplane, with overnight stays
- Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Electrical or Process Engineering
- 2 years of engineering experience in a manufacturing environment
- knowledge of purchasing practices including Publix's Terms and Conditions, Supplier and Contractor requirements for insurance, indemnity and confidentiality and Publix's procurement and accounting processes. (This will require direct involvement with MSP in negotiating large scale capital projects and following the purchasing process to the end.)
- Engineer in Training and/or Professional Engineering Certification
- Basic knowledge of Microsoft Access
- Employee stock ownership plan that contributes Publix stock to associates each year at no cost
- An opportunity to purchase additional shares of our privately-held stock
- 401(k) retirement savings plan
- Group health, dental and vision plans plan
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Parental Leave
- Short- and long-term disability insurance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Free hot lunches (buffet-style) at facilities with a cafeteria
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