fairlife

Senior Project Manager, Processing

Coopersville, Michigan, United States · Senior

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 35 days ago

Data AnalysisSupply ChainAutoCADFDA RegulatoryLeadershipCollaboration

About the role

Responsibility includes facilitating collaboration between Engineering and Operations stakeholders.

Own project budget, timeline, risk assessments, and cost forecasting.
Serve as the primary liaison between internal stakeholders, vendors, partners, and operations teams.
Coordinate equipment delivery, site access, shutdowns, installation, commissioning, and startup support.
Partner cross-functionally (Operations, Quality, Maintenance, Supply Chain) to pilot and transition projects into operations.
Support integration of PLCs, HMIs, and processing equipment systems.
Lead plant fit-out execution (e.g., signage, workstations, lab equipment, safety barriers) and provide regular project updates to stakeholders.
Develop and maintain engineering documentation, technical databases, turnover packages, and ensure compliance with EHS and regulatory standards.
Strong knowledge of aseptic/sanitary design, FDA/PMO requirements, and environmental/safety regulations.
Strong leadership and collaboration skills, with the ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence stakeholders.
fairlife, LLC is a Chicago-based nutrition company that creates great-tasting, nutrition-rich and dairy products to nourish consumers.

skills/qualifications required:
Proficiency in SharePoint, Microsoft Office, and AutoCAD for project tracking, data analysis, and documentation.
The Sr Engineering Project Manager - Process must have a high technical understanding of the scope of the project as well as an understanding of what is required from other key stakeholders.
The Sr Engineering Project Manager - Process must be able to allocate and adhere to budgets, schedules, and support services.

Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Chemical Engineering preferred).
10+ years of industrial manufacturing experience (dairy, food & beverage, or liquid processing preferred).

With over $3B in annual retail sales, fairlife's portfolio of delicious, lactose-free, real dairy products includes: fairlife® ultra-filtered milk; Core Power® High Protein Shakes, a sports nutrition drink to support post-workout recovery;

We offer a comprehensive suite of benefits and wellbeing resources designed to support you physically, emotionally, socially, and financially, both in and out of work.

At fairlife, we believe in better - and that includes how we support our people.

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