Project Manager

• Lead capital projects from planning and design through installation startup and project closeout.
• Deliver projects safely on time within budget and aligned with business objectives.
• Partner with Operations and Maintenance teams to identify opportunities that improve reliability efficiency quality and profitability.
• Manage contractors vendors and project stakeholders throughout execution.
• Apply best practices in cost management engineering design utilities controls and safety.
• Review equipment specifications proposals and contracts to ensure technical and commercial requirements are met.
• Ensure compliance with environmental health safety and food safety regulations including FSMA requirements.
• Serve as a trusted technical resource recommending practical and cost-effective solutions to operational challenges.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and evaluate opportunities that can evolve into future capital investments.

Projects Youll Work On
This role offers a diverse portfolio of engineering and operational improvement projects including:

• Mechanical systems such as ammonia compressors boilers and facility infrastructure upgrades.
• Processing improvements equipment replacements and automation enhancements.
• Byproduct optimization initiatives that create additional value from existing production streams.
• Product quality improvement projects that support faster time-to-market and operational efficiency.
• Strategic investments that improve facility performance and long-term profitability.

Qualifications :

• Bachelors degree in Engineering (Mechanical Electrical Chemical Civil Agricultural or related discipline) or equivalent experience.
• 3 years of experience in project management engineering technical operations or capital projects within a manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated ability to manage projects from concept through completion.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to work independently prioritize competing demands and drive results with minimal oversight.
• Proven problem-solving skills with a consultative approach to improving operations and business outcomes.
• Experience managing contractors vendors and cross-functional stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in food processing beverage manufacturing or consumer packaged goods environments.
• Knowledge of FSMA HACCP or food safety regulations.
• Lean Manufacturing certification.
• PMP or other Project Management certification.

Additional Information :

• Thriving Wellness Community: Access to top-notch medical coverage comprehensive vision and dental plans and a 401k with match eligibility to secure your financial future and including: 
  • 24/7 online physician consultations 
  • virtual mental health resources 
  • life coaching 
  • engaging employee community groups 
  • cash rewards for healthy habits and fitness reimbursements 
  • library of on-demand fitness videos 
• Career Advancement Opportunities: Unlock your potential with clear paths for career progression and internal mobility across our diverse family of brands and business units. 
• Focused Learning and Development: Grow as a leader with our dedicated Learning and Organizational Development department offering extensive resources like People Manager and leadership training webinars and eLearning courses. 
• Empowering Mentorship Program: Connect with colleagues through our company-wide mentorship program to share goals overcome challenges and drive your career forward. 
• Continuous Improvement Training: Participate in training that empowers all employees to learn and implement concepts that drive significant positive change in the workplace. 
• Building a Healthy Society: To date our co-Founders Lynda and Stewart Resnick through their foundations and The Wonderful Company have invested more than $2.5 billion in education health and wellness community development and sustainability initiatives across Californias Central Valley Fiji and the 2025 Wonderful ranked as #1 in PEOPLEs 100 Companies That Care list and was named one of Fortune magazines 100 Best Companies to Work For. To learn more about our corporate social responsibility efforts visit .
• Giving Back to the Community: Make a difference with Wonderful Giving allowing you to allocate company-provided funds to up to three charities of your choice and join Wonderful Neighbor to contribute to group service projects within our local communities. 

Headquartered in Los Angeles The Wonderful Company is a privately held $6 billion company dedicated to harvesting health around the world through its iconic consumer brands. The companys 10000 employees worldwide are committed to bringing consumers everywhere the freshest most wholesome pistachios citrus and pomegranates; bottling the finest water and wines; and creating colorful bouquets that are sure to touch the heart. This commitment is reflected in the companys market share: Wonderful Pistachios is Americas No. 1 tree nut and Americas fastest-growing snack; Wonderful Halos is the No. 1 mandarin orange in America; POM Wonderful is the No. 1 100% pomegranate brand in America; FIJI Water is Americas No. 1 premium imported bottled water brand; JUSTIN Wine has the No. 1 Cabernet Sauvignon in California; and Teleflora is the worlds leading floral delivery service. 

The Wonderful Companys connection to consumers has health at its heart and giving back at its core. The company has a long-standing commitment to corporate social responsibility including more than $1 billion invested in environmental sustainability; $65 million in charitable giving education initiatives and innovative health and wellness programs each year; and $143 million toward the construction of two charter school campuses in Californias Central Valley. To view the current Corporate Social Responsibility report visit learn more about The Wonderful Company its products and its core values visit or follow us on Facebook Twitter and Instagram. 

The Wonderful Company is an Equality Opportunity Employer that provides opportunities for advancement. We are committed to creating a diverse workforce that embodies a deep culture of acceptance equity and inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability age protected veteran status or other protected categories.

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Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time