Project Manager, Manufacturing

Our purpose at Peets Coffee is the pursuit of betterbetter coffee for people and the planet. Our ambition is to become the chosen brand for coffee lovers around the world and we know earning that place means an uncompromising focus on quality craft and authenticity.

As part of Keurig Dr Pepper andJDE Peets the worlds leading pureplay coffee company Peets is growing as a global coffee brand anchored by a clear set of values that reflect who we are today and where were Dare to Amaze Own It Make It Simple and WinTogetherchallenging ourselves every day to do better than the day before.

Wevelearned that the secret to great coffee is the people who make it and we apply the same care in selecting and preparing our teams as we do when crafting the perfect cup.

The Project Manager reports to the Senior Director of Engineering and is responsible for the end-to-end project management of varied projects across the manufacturing operation managing projects from concept to commissioning within a varied manufacturing environment either in the field of process packing or facilities and utilities.

This is an onsite role based at our Roasting Plant in Alameda CA with 30% travel to HO in Emeryville and additional supply chain sites throughout US.

What You Will Do:

• Responsible for Safety Health and Environment requirements and legislation implementation and ensures compliance to legal and corporate standards & policies in projects and installations executed; design and execution including LOTOTO (Lock Out Tag Out Test Out) permit to work hazard work permits behavioral observation systems contractor management.

• Responsible to ensure that ergonomics and SHE Safety Health & Environment risks are mitigated or eliminated in projects executed.

• Managing contractors in the work area preparing permits and reviewing risk assessments and method statements.

• Responsible for Quality requirements and legislation implementation and ensure compliance to legal and corporate standards & policies in projects executed.

• Ensures project designs and execution include and follow Good Manufacturing Practices Hygienic Design principles ISO HACCP and are in line with JDE Manufacturing Operating System Standards.

• Responsible for (pre-)engineering scoping costing and capital expenditure request document preparation using the appropriate JDE PEETS project management and technical standards processes and procedures.

• Engaging and communicating with all relevant stakeholders and project team members through the whole lifecycle of the project to ensure that the project deliverables meets all practical requirements (maintenance operation training etc).

• Giving regular updates on project progress to steering committee team members and plant management.

• Manage and co-ordinate the detailed project design activities including the following:

• Coordinate liaise and communicate with (int./ext.) designers authorities (for notice permitting and/or approval) and responsible JDE stakeholders (SSE QA M&R etc.).

• Have drawings and calculations prepared (int./ext. company) as required based on project scope; for purpose of permitting tendering documentation etc.

• Distribute and share information to relevant project team members and stakeholders based on project RACI communication matrix.

• Contact with suppliers enquire quotations for equipment installation and/or engineering services and have purchase orders created based on and in line with budget and time schedule planning.

• Prepare RFQ technical documents and follow up tender/ contract negotiation together with Procurement. Carry out Total Cost of Ownership assessment (investment v operating costs) for major CAPEX buy equipment.

• Ensure to have the Technical Project Documentation prepared (int. or by 3rd party contractor): collect compile and share required files of the (sub-)project; participate in safety assessments/reviews according to local standards laws regulation and JDE company procedures (Engineering Management and Contactors Management).

• Working with the software engineers to develop a URS User Request Specification for the process installation and review FDS Functional Development Specification.

• Management of orders: raising Purchase Requests following deliveries with the suppliers receipting and checking invoice discrepancies.

• Planning and regular review of budget incl. updated forecast: kind and amount of purchase orders still needed to be spent to deliver the detailed agreed scope

• Managing cost versus budget using the appropriate standards (Capex Pro Software) to report actual commitment and remaining budget spend on a weekly basis to Engineering Manager and/or Plant Finance the CAPEX spending forecast and spending phasing for budget control.

• Start up the installation together with the project team and suppliers and ensure full snag tracking and close out through commissioning qualification and verification.

• Ensure relevant handover documentation is in place such as OEM manuals training documents and risk assessments. Arrange for appropriate training and provision of training material before installation start up.

Who You Are:

• 35 years of experience managing and implementing multi-million-dollar capital (CapEx) projects.

• Advanced proficiency in AutoCAD and/or SolidWorks with strong Microsoft Excel skills.

• Highly motivated resilient and comfortable taking on new challenges.

• Organized and self-directed with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.

• Collaborative results-oriented team player with a strong focus on execution.

This description outlines the roles essential functions but may evolve with business needs.

The target annual base salary range for this position is $125000.00 - $150000.00. The actual base salary offered will depend on a variety of factors including the applicants qualifications years of relevant experience specific and unique skills level of education certifications or licenses other legitimate non-discriminatory business factors and the geographic location of the addition to base pay individuals in this position may also be eligible to earn bonuses.

Additional Information
At Peets we believe in creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcome. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome qualified applicants of all backgrounds and do not discriminate based on race color creed religion gender age marital status national origin sexual orientation gender identity citizenship status disability genetic information uniform service veteran status or any other category protected under federal state or local laws. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal state and local ordinances.

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