Dairy Farmers of America
Capital Project Leadership
Lead the development and execution of capital projects and support plant engineering needs. Develop and lead project teams which may include internal partners, outside engineering resources, suppliers, contractors, and regulatory personnel. Work with a variety of departments to develop business propositions and executive summaries for capital projects which drive and increase in company value. Job Duties and Responsibilities:
Ensure compliance with safety, sanitation, and government regulations Lead project team members through the execution of capital projects with the objective of meeting the project success criteria Provide clear communication and direction to project team members and updates to project stakeholders Provide guidance with the development of specifications, capital equipment, and the selection of vendors and contractors Provide technical advice and assistance as required to sustain production capacity and capabilities Assist in cross-training efforts to help develop partner's skills in other functional areas of engineering (e.g., using "EPM" Enterprise Project Management tools) Work with cross functional teams to develop business propositions and executive summaries which support company growth and profitability Investigate, evaluate, and implement new or improved technology/methods that may improve capability, capacity, and overall profitability Assist the plant team leadership with requests (upper management meetings, personnel, technical reviews, engineering sessions, advisory help, customer visits, etc.) Partner with the leadership team to ensure compliance with Food Safety and Food Quality Plans and customer requirements. Interpret and communicate customer requirements to plant production and/or support groups. Establish and audit PCPs, CCPs, and SOPs (standard operating procedures) to define and monitor processes and to ensure customer requirements are met. Review incidents during which the procedures are not met and determine appropriate corrective action for partners failing to follow standard procedures The requirements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employee, but is not a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Other duties may be assigned as required
Lead the development and execution of capital projects and support plant engineering needs. Develop and lead project teams which may include internal partners, outside engineering resources, suppliers, contractors, and regulatory personnel. Work with a variety of departments to develop business propositions and executive summaries for capital projects which drive and increase in company value. Job Duties and Responsibilities:
Ensure compliance with safety, sanitation, and government regulations Lead project team members through the execution of capital projects with the objective of meeting the project success criteria Provide clear communication and direction to project team members and updates to project stakeholders Provide guidance with the development of specifications, capital equipment, and the selection of vendors and contractors Provide technical advice and assistance as required to sustain production capacity and capabilities Assist in cross-training efforts to help develop partner's skills in other functional areas of engineering (e.g., using "EPM" Enterprise Project Management tools) Work with cross functional teams to develop business propositions and executive summaries which support company growth and profitability Investigate, evaluate, and implement new or improved technology/methods that may improve capability, capacity, and overall profitability Assist the plant team leadership with requests (upper management meetings, personnel, technical reviews, engineering sessions, advisory help, customer visits, etc.) Partner with the leadership team to ensure compliance with Food Safety and Food Quality Plans and customer requirements. Interpret and communicate customer requirements to plant production and/or support groups. Establish and audit PCPs, CCPs, and SOPs (standard operating procedures) to define and monitor processes and to ensure customer requirements are met. Review incidents during which the procedures are not met and determine appropriate corrective action for partners failing to follow standard procedures The requirements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employee, but is not a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Other duties may be assigned as required