Engineering Project Manager

The Engineering Project Manager at Shearer's is responsible for overseeing capital investments related to fixed assets. This role involves defining project tasks, managing full project plans, ensuring compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices and safety standards, and coordinating with stakeholders. You'll play a crucial role in driving efficiency while leading a multi-functional team.

To apply for the Engineering Project Manager role at Shearer's, candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related discipline, along with 3-5 years of relevant experience in project engineering. Familiarity with management of various projects in industries like food and dairy is a plus, and PMP Certification is appreciated.

At Shearer's, the Engineering Project Manager ensures project quality by promoting Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and engaging in rigorous safety protocols like HACCP. This role is crucial in conducting Value Engineering Analysis to optimize resource efficiency and maintain high-quality standards throughout the project lifecycle.

Experience in managing million-dollar projects simultaneously will be hugely beneficial for the Engineering Project Manager role at Shearer's. Additionally, having a background in project management and process engineering within the food, cosmetic, or pharmaceutical industries will give candidates a competitive edge.

The work environment for the Engineering Project Manager at Shearer's is collaborative and supportive. This onsite role in Dayton, Ohio, requires approximately 50% travel for offsite projects, allowing for diverse experiences and the opportunity to interface with various teams and stakeholders.

When answering this question, share specific examples highlighting your project management skills in food or consumer products. Discuss any challenges faced, how you led your team, and the outcomes achieved. This demonstrates your relevant experience in a similar industry context.

Discuss your approach to ensuring compliance by detailing your experience with safety standards like HACCP and GMP. Provide examples of how you have implemented these practices in past projects, emphasizing your commitment to quality and safety.

Be prepared to list the project management tools you are proficient in, such as Microsoft Project, Asana, or Trello. Explain how these tools have helped you plan, schedule, and monitor project progress, ensuring successful outcomes.

In your response, provide a clear narrative of a challenging project, the specific complications faced, and the steps you took to address them. Highlight your problem-solving skills and how communication with your team and stakeholders played a crucial role in overcoming the challenges.

Explain how you engage stakeholders through meetings and workshops to gather their requirements effectively. Discuss your methods for prioritizing these requirements to align with project goals, showcasing your organizational skills.

Talk about your leadership style and how you foster collaboration among team members. Provide examples of how you handle conflicts or differing opinions and how you motivate the team to stay focused on project objectives.

Detail the risk management techniques you employ, such as risk assessments and mitigation strategies. Share an example of a project where you identified potential risks and how you successfully implemented plans to alleviate them.

Discuss the importance of project charters and how you derive them to ensure alignment among stakeholders. Share your process for developing detailed timelines that adapt to project needs, emphasizing planning and forecasting.

Illustrate your approach to change management by discussing how you address scope creep through clear communication with stakeholders and implementing a structured change approval process to manage expectations and maintain project goals.

Share your passion for engineering and project management, emphasizing your commitment to delivering quality results. Discuss how seeing a project successfully reach completion and the improvements it brings motivates you in your career.