Company: A leading global supplier of yeast extracts, yeast-based flavors, and speciality powders for the food, biotechnology, health, and animal feed markets.
Position Overview: The Capital Project Manager will lead a multi-million-dollar capital expansion project to build a new manufacturing facility in Wisconsin. This role involves overseeing all phases of the project, from planning and design to construction and startup, ensuring it stays on budget, on time, and meets safety and quality standards. The position requires managing a team of engineers, working closely with internal and external stakeholders, and providing technical expertise across various processes.
Responsibilities:
- Lead a multi-million-dollar greenfield capital expansion project, overseeing the launch of a new manufacturing facility in Wisconsin, from concept to completion.
- Manage a team of engineers (internal, external, and contractors), providing expertise across all phases of the project lifecycle, including fermentation, extraction, drying, and packaging processes.
- Ensure project scope, budget, and timeline are met while maintaining high standards for safety, quality, and regulatory compliance; monitor and control project performance.
- Foster strong communication and stakeholder management, working closely with internal teams, external partners, and corporate leadership to ensure alignment and successful project execution.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in engineering and 10+ years of experience managing large capital projects ($10M+).
- Knowledge of engineering in food production, including GMPs and process controls.
