Project Manager, Integrated Planning

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 fairlifes 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 .

job purpose: The Integrated Planning Managerwill report to the Director of Operations Readiness and Execution and will be responsible formanaging the integrated master schedule (IMS) commissioning & validation planningand executionand the tools and systems used to manage them.

responsibilities:

• Leadintegratedplanningfor all large capitalprojectsincluding the developmentandmaintenanceoftheintegrated master schedule (IMS)toensure that all aspects of operational enablers are capturedandalignedwith constructionengineeringasepticvalidationsupply chainand operations readiness milestones.
• Manage the hour-by-hour commissioning schedule required tovalidate andstart upnew productionlines. These activities include FDA validation activities commercial trialsequipment commissioning operator training flavor trials KORE validationsCIP validations and line ramp.
• Hostregular meetings to review upcoming activities progressto schedule changes to schedule and risks. These meetings will be infrequent at the start but will transition into multiple meetings per day during commissioning.
• Translate commissioning and validation plans intorawmaterialoperatorOEM supportpersonnel andequipmentneeds toensure all functions of the plant are prepared.
• Supportequipmentfactory acceptance tests(FATs)by coordinatingtiming attendees material requests and the output from the visits (punch lists engineering changes)
• Develop and deploy standardized commissioning planning templates milestones andreportingframeworks across projects to improve consistency and scalability.
• Provide clear data-driven updates to project leadership on commissioning readiness risks and schedule performance; support gate reviews and decision-making.

skills/qualifications required:

• Bachelor of Science in Supply Chain ManagementEngineeringor related business degree
• 5 years of experience in commissioning startup or project controls within large capital projects (food & beverage dairy or high-speed manufacturing preferred).
• Expert in using MS Excel MS Project and other planning tools
• Knowledge ofsupply planningandcapitalresourceplanning
• Working knowledge of process systems (e.g. pasteurization aseptic processing utilities) automation (PLC/SCADA) andbottling processes.
• Strong cross functional and total supply chain knowledge.

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 nonconformingproductin 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 andwell-beingresources 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 $10000)
• 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 $10000) and student loan repayment ($200/month)
• Learning & development programs to unlock your full potential
• Rewards & recognition matching gifts free product and Business Resource Groups

fairlifesnour!shprogram 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: Coopersville MI Webster NY or Chicago IL

reportsto:Director Large Capital Projects

travel requirements:Up to 50% depending on location

exempt/nonexempt: exempt

fairlife LLC is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis ofrace 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.

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.