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Job Location:
Winchester, KY - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
10 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Description:
Project Manager - Winchester (onsite)
**Markup of 36% is in effect **
Job Title: Project Manager
Job Type:(Accounting/Finance Admin/Clerical Business Professional Creative Healthcare Light Industrial Scientific Technical) Business Professional
Number of openings requested: 1
Title Type:(Plant Non-Plant Professional) Professional
Work Location:(Remote City & State or both for Hybrid) Winchester
Requisition Owner Name: James Dickerson
Project Manager Name on Capital Project (NA if this is not a Capital Project): James Dickerson
Hiring Managers Email Address: *************
Cost Center #: C
WBS Element:(If not applicable list Cost Center) 26013.C83421.8001 Winchester I-CAR (BR88700); 26013.C83422.8501 Fresno I-CAR (BR88700)
WBS Element/Project Funding Total $$ (If not applicable list N/A)
Hours Per Day / Hours Per Week: (Project Based Work) 8/day; 40/week (OT as needed & approved)
Company Code: U001
Product Category / GL Account: /
Finance/ZBB Approver/Controllership (who is providing authorization for contingent request): Jonathan Oesterle
Finance/ZBB/Controllership Approval Method (email TEAMS ping other): Email: *************
Finance/ZBB/Controllership Approval Date: 3/16/2026
Supplier/Vendor:(if you don t have a specific supplier in mind list all ) All
Job Description:(please attach)
Scheduled Days of the Week & Hours: M-F 9:00am-5:00pm (By Feb 2027 may have to work additional hours during the week or on the weekend)
Pay Rate: BR
BR: BR
Start Date: ASAP
End Date: 5/1/2027
Looking to Convert to FTE (full time employment):
(yes or no) Yes
Interview Process:(individual or panel one or multiple) Multiple (James then Jonathan)
Interview Type:(video call in-person) Video / In-person
Must Have Competencies
1. Large Scale Capital Project Management Experience
Proven ability to manage multi million dollar capital engineering projects end to end.
Experience overseeing full lifecycle phases: detailed engineering equipment delivery installation commissioning startup.
2. Manufacturing / CPG Industry Background
Strong understanding of manufacturing environments ideally within CPG operations.
Ability to navigate production operational constraints and cross functional plant interactions.
3. Engineering & Technical Coordination Skills
Ability to act as the primary interface between Kraft Heinz OEMs and third party engineering firms.
Skilled in overseeing detailed engineering reviewing plans and coordinating technical execution.
4. Vendor & Stakeholder Management
Experience collaborating with OEMs engineering partners and internal leadership (including VP level stakeholders).
Demonstrated ability to communicate project status risks and progress effectively.
5. Travel Flexibility & On Site Presence
Willingness and ability to travel 50 60% during initial phases and up to 100% during installation/commissioning (Virginia & California sites).
6. Scheduling Budget and Risk Management
Demonstrated proficiency managing budgets schedules cost controls and risk mitigation for large engineering projects.
7. Minimum 10 Years of Relevant Experience
Hiring team is seeking a seasoned project manager capable of independently driving a high visibility high complexity project.
Nice to Have Competencies
1. Beverage Industry Experience
Direct experience with beverage processing systems or manufacturing lines.
This is not mandatory but is listed as a highly appreciated plus.
2. Facility / Building Systems Knowledge
Exposure to architectural or building system elements such as HVAC interior wall modifications and facility utilities.
Helpful due to facility impacts tied to the project scope.
3. Multidisciplinary Engineering Background
Experience across mechanical electrical controls or structural aspects of capital projects.
Broad experience assists in oversight of complex installation and commissioning activities.
4. Experience With Long Duration Multi Site Projects
Ability to manage projects spanning multiple years and multiple plant locations.
Supports continuity across engineering installation validation phases.
5. Flexibility for Extended or Off Hours Work During Critical Phases
Ability to support occasional nights/weekends during commissioning or site readiness periods.
Job Description:
Job Purpose
The Senior Capital Project Manager will lead the detailed engineering integration installation and commissioning of a BR0MM capital program involving a new filling and packaging line in Virginia and a new packaging line in California.
Several major equipment packages have already been purchased. This role will focus on completing the detailed engineering coordinating utilities and facility modifications managing installation and ensuring successful startup & commissioning of the production lines.
The position will coordinate external engineering firms OEM equipment suppliers contractors and plant teams to deliver the project safely on schedule and within budget.
Key Responsibilities
Project Leadership
- Lead execution of large-scale capital projects totaling approximately BR0MM across multiple manufacturing facilities.
- Manage the project lifecycle including engineering design procurement construction startup and commissioning.
- Maintain project schedules budgets and risk management plans.
- Provide regular project updates to leadership and key stakeholders.
Engineering & Technical Coordination
- Serve as the primary technical interface with equipment OEM suppliers.
- Finalize equipment integration requirements including utilities controls installation and commissioning plans.
- Ensure alignment between OEM specifications and plant infrastructure.
Vendor & Contractor Management
- Manage relationships with OEM equipment suppliers engineering firms and installation contractors.
- Ensure vendors meet performance schedule and safety expectations.
Budget & Financial Management
- Manage project budgets including capital appropriation tracking forecasting and change order management.
- Identify and mitigate cost and schedule risks.
Construction & Installation Management
- Develop installation and construction execution plans.
- Coordinate contractors for mechanical installation electrical integration utilities installation and facility modifications.
- Oversee equipment delivery rigging installation and alignment.
- Own the downtime / utility tie-in plan.
- Attend daily plant meetings to communicate project activities to plant leadership team.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Partner with Operations Maintenance Quality Supply Chain and Engineering teams to ensure project success.
- Support operator training ramp-up and performance validation of new production lines.
Safety & Compliance
- Ensure all project activities comply with safety regulations contractor safety standards and plant requirements.
- Promote strong safety culture during construction and commissioning phases.
Qualifications
Required
- Bachelor s degree in Engineering or related technical discipline.
- 8 12 years of experience managing capital projects in a manufacturing environment.
- Proven experience executing capital projects greater than BRMM.
- Strong knowledge of manufacturing equipment packaging systems and facility utilities.
- Experience managing external engineering firms OEMs and construction contractors.
Preferred
- Experience in food or consumer packaged goods manufacturing.
- Experience with high-speed filling or packaging lines.
- Familiarity with stage-gate or FEL capital project processes.
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Work Environment & Travel
This role will require regular travel to project sites in Virginia and California particularly during installation and startup phases.
- A nominal 40 hrs/wk M-F is anticipated through detailed engineering bidding and OEM vendor equipment lead time phases.
- Construction/Installation startup and commissioning phases (estimated at a total of around 5-6 months) may require additional hours (i.e. 50) occasional work on off shifts (i.e. afternoon) and/or occasional weekend work.
- Midnight shift work is not anticipated although could possibly be required in limited circumstances such as utilities tie-ins requiring downtime etc.
**Markup of 36% is in effect **
Job Title: Project Manager
Job Type:(Accounting/Finance Admin/Clerical Business Professional Creative Healthcare Light Industrial Scientific Technical) Business Professional
Number of openings requested: 1
Title Type:(Plant Non-Plant Professional) Professional
Work Location:(Remote City & State or both for Hybrid) Winchester
Requisition Owner Name: James Dickerson
Project Manager Name on Capital Project (NA if this is not a Capital Project): James Dickerson
Hiring Managers Email Address: *************
Cost Center #: C
WBS Element:(If not applicable list Cost Center) 26013.C83421.8001 Winchester I-CAR (BR88700); 26013.C83422.8501 Fresno I-CAR (BR88700)
WBS Element/Project Funding Total $$ (If not applicable list N/A)
Hours Per Day / Hours Per Week: (Project Based Work) 8/day; 40/week (OT as needed & approved)
Company Code: U001
Product Category / GL Account: /
Finance/ZBB Approver/Controllership (who is providing authorization for contingent request): Jonathan Oesterle
Finance/ZBB/Controllership Approval Method (email TEAMS ping other): Email: *************
Finance/ZBB/Controllership Approval Date: 3/16/2026
Supplier/Vendor:(if you don t have a specific supplier in mind list all ) All
Job Description:(please attach)
Scheduled Days of the Week & Hours: M-F 9:00am-5:00pm (By Feb 2027 may have to work additional hours during the week or on the weekend)
Pay Rate: BR
BR: BR
Start Date: ASAP
End Date: 5/1/2027
Looking to Convert to FTE (full time employment):
(yes or no) Yes
Interview Process:(individual or panel one or multiple) Multiple (James then Jonathan)
Interview Type:(video call in-person) Video / In-person
Must Have Competencies
1. Large Scale Capital Project Management Experience
Proven ability to manage multi million dollar capital engineering projects end to end.
Experience overseeing full lifecycle phases: detailed engineering equipment delivery installation commissioning startup.
2. Manufacturing / CPG Industry Background
Strong understanding of manufacturing environments ideally within CPG operations.
Ability to navigate production operational constraints and cross functional plant interactions.
3. Engineering & Technical Coordination Skills
Ability to act as the primary interface between Kraft Heinz OEMs and third party engineering firms.
Skilled in overseeing detailed engineering reviewing plans and coordinating technical execution.
4. Vendor & Stakeholder Management
Experience collaborating with OEMs engineering partners and internal leadership (including VP level stakeholders).
Demonstrated ability to communicate project status risks and progress effectively.
5. Travel Flexibility & On Site Presence
Willingness and ability to travel 50 60% during initial phases and up to 100% during installation/commissioning (Virginia & California sites).
6. Scheduling Budget and Risk Management
Demonstrated proficiency managing budgets schedules cost controls and risk mitigation for large engineering projects.
7. Minimum 10 Years of Relevant Experience
Hiring team is seeking a seasoned project manager capable of independently driving a high visibility high complexity project.
Nice to Have Competencies
1. Beverage Industry Experience
Direct experience with beverage processing systems or manufacturing lines.
This is not mandatory but is listed as a highly appreciated plus.
2. Facility / Building Systems Knowledge
Exposure to architectural or building system elements such as HVAC interior wall modifications and facility utilities.
Helpful due to facility impacts tied to the project scope.
3. Multidisciplinary Engineering Background
Experience across mechanical electrical controls or structural aspects of capital projects.
Broad experience assists in oversight of complex installation and commissioning activities.
4. Experience With Long Duration Multi Site Projects
Ability to manage projects spanning multiple years and multiple plant locations.
Supports continuity across engineering installation validation phases.
5. Flexibility for Extended or Off Hours Work During Critical Phases
Ability to support occasional nights/weekends during commissioning or site readiness periods.
Job Description:
Job Purpose
The Senior Capital Project Manager will lead the detailed engineering integration installation and commissioning of a BR0MM capital program involving a new filling and packaging line in Virginia and a new packaging line in California.
Several major equipment packages have already been purchased. This role will focus on completing the detailed engineering coordinating utilities and facility modifications managing installation and ensuring successful startup & commissioning of the production lines.
The position will coordinate external engineering firms OEM equipment suppliers contractors and plant teams to deliver the project safely on schedule and within budget.
Key Responsibilities
Project Leadership
- Lead execution of large-scale capital projects totaling approximately BR0MM across multiple manufacturing facilities.
- Manage the project lifecycle including engineering design procurement construction startup and commissioning.
- Maintain project schedules budgets and risk management plans.
- Provide regular project updates to leadership and key stakeholders.
Engineering & Technical Coordination
- Serve as the primary technical interface with equipment OEM suppliers.
- Finalize equipment integration requirements including utilities controls installation and commissioning plans.
- Ensure alignment between OEM specifications and plant infrastructure.
Vendor & Contractor Management
- Manage relationships with OEM equipment suppliers engineering firms and installation contractors.
- Ensure vendors meet performance schedule and safety expectations.
Budget & Financial Management
- Manage project budgets including capital appropriation tracking forecasting and change order management.
- Identify and mitigate cost and schedule risks.
Construction & Installation Management
- Develop installation and construction execution plans.
- Coordinate contractors for mechanical installation electrical integration utilities installation and facility modifications.
- Oversee equipment delivery rigging installation and alignment.
- Own the downtime / utility tie-in plan.
- Attend daily plant meetings to communicate project activities to plant leadership team.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Partner with Operations Maintenance Quality Supply Chain and Engineering teams to ensure project success.
- Support operator training ramp-up and performance validation of new production lines.
Safety & Compliance
- Ensure all project activities comply with safety regulations contractor safety standards and plant requirements.
- Promote strong safety culture during construction and commissioning phases.
Qualifications
Required
- Bachelor s degree in Engineering or related technical discipline.
- 8 12 years of experience managing capital projects in a manufacturing environment.
- Proven experience executing capital projects greater than BRMM.
- Strong knowledge of manufacturing equipment packaging systems and facility utilities.
- Experience managing external engineering firms OEMs and construction contractors.
Preferred
- Experience in food or consumer packaged goods manufacturing.
- Experience with high-speed filling or packaging lines.
- Familiarity with stage-gate or FEL capital project processes.
---
Work Environment & Travel
This role will require regular travel to project sites in Virginia and California particularly during installation and startup phases.
- A nominal 40 hrs/wk M-F is anticipated through detailed engineering bidding and OEM vendor equipment lead time phases.
- Construction/Installation startup and commissioning phases (estimated at a total of around 5-6 months) may require additional hours (i.e. 50) occasional work on off shifts (i.e. afternoon) and/or occasional weekend work.
- Midnight shift work is not anticipated although could possibly be required in limited circumstances such as utilities tie-ins requiring downtime etc.
Additional Details
- PO Number : ************* Type : Contract Only
