Engineering Project Manager - job 1 of 2

The Engineering Project Manager at Shearer's Snacks is tasked with leading a multi-functional team to manage all aspects of capital investments related to fixed assets. This involves everything from defining project tasks, managing timelines and budgets, to ensuring compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices. You'll provide direction, track project deliverables, interface with customers, and participate in long-term capital planning discussions.

To be considered for the Engineering Project Manager position at Shearer's Snacks, candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science or a related field, alongside 3-5 years of significant experience in a technical field. Additionally, proven project management skills with experience in the food, cosmetic, pharmaceutical, or consumer products industries will be especially beneficial.

Key skills for the Engineering Project Manager at Shearer's Snacks include strong project management abilities, excellent requirements gathering and verbal communication skills, and the ability to multi-task effectively. It's important to also have strong interpersonal and change management skills, as well as the capability to influence decision-makers in a cross-functional environment.

As an Engineering Project Manager at Shearer's Snacks, you’ll handle a variety of projects focused on optimizing existing fixed assets and managing the purchase of new ones. You'll be involved in large-scale projects related to production and will collaborate on efforts to improve manufacturing processes while adhering to safety and quality standards.

The Engineering Project Manager role at Shearer's Snacks includes a travel commitment of approximately 50%. This travel is primarily for offsite projects, allowing you to engage with different Shearer’s locations and contribute to broader company initiatives while enjoying the excitement of working in various settings.

When answering this question, you should highlight specific projects you've managed, focusing on the scale, your role, and the outcomes. Discuss the project management methodologies you used and how you ensured compliance with industry standards.

Explain your approach to prioritization, whether it involves listing tasks by urgency, using project management tools, or collaborating with team members. Provide an example where your prioritization led to successful project progression.

Discuss your communication style and tools you use, such as project management software or regular check-ins. Stress the importance of clear communication across all levels of the project team and how it fosters collaboration.

Share your experience with safety standards like GMP or HACCP. Discuss methods you've implemented to ensure adherence to these standards, such as regular audits, team training, and clear documentation.

When answering, provide a specific example of a risk you identified within a project. Explain your evaluation and the implementation of your remediation plan—demonstrating critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

Outline your strategies for keeping stakeholders informed and engaged, such as regular updates, managing expectations, and creating transparent communication channels. Share a scenario that illustrates your stakeholder management success.

Discuss key performance indicators you use to assess project outcomes, such as budget adherence, timelines, and stakeholder satisfaction. Provide an example of a successful project and the metrics that demonstrated its success.

Identify specific project management tools you use, such as Microsoft Project or Asana. Share how you leverage these tools for effective tracking of timelines and budgets, and highlight how they help in project communication.

Discuss your conflict resolution techniques such as active listening, mediation, and creating a collaborative atmosphere. Provide an example when you successfully resolved a team conflict and the positive outcomes that followed.

Reflect on personal motivations, whether they be achieving successful project outcomes, fostering teamwork, or driving innovation. Share how these motivations influence your work and approach to project management.