{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"b7bbba4fcedc00694fd5a8c2","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/b7bbba4fcedc00694fd5a8c2","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/b7bbba4fcedc00694fd5a8c2","title":"Project Engineering Manager","description":"Position Description\nThe Project Engineering Manager will be responsible for moderate to complex project planning and execution for various business opportunities. This corporate position oversees projects across all Refresco facilities within the assigned region, managing resources, timelines, and budgets while ensuring compliance with safety, quality, and environmental standards.\n\nEssential Functions\n\nAdhere to all health and safety policies/procedures, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and wear the required personal protective equipment (PPE) while in the warehouse or production areas (including but not limited to hairnets/beard nets, safety glasses, hearing protection, hard toe and slip/oil resistant shoes, appropriate safety gloves, and seatbelts while operating forklifts).\n\nResponsible to adhere to food quality and food safety as per the standard(s) provided by corporate, customer, and/or governing bodies (ex. SQF).\n\nResponsible for execution of medium to large scale projects in the region including line upgrades, process upgrades, new marketing initiatives and building extensions.\n\nDevelopment of regional budgets, writing projects, managing suppliers and execute schedules.\n\nAssist the Plant Managers in developing capital budgets.\n\nCommunicate with all departments involved in order to guarantee efficient execution of projects.\n\nProvide technical support throughout the company and solutions as needed.\n\nMaintain pertinent engineering documents for all plants.\n\nDrive equipment and line performance optimization by analyzing production data to identify true operating limits and eliminate chronic losses across processing, filling, and packaging systems.\n\nLead root cause failure analysis (RCFA) on major downtime events and recurring issues to implement permanent, system-level corrective actions across sites.\n\nDefine and standardize optimal line operating conditions by evaluating the relationship between speed, efficiency, and downtime to maximize overall throughput, not just rated capacity.\n\nImprove maintenance effectiveness by influencing preventive and predictive maintenance strategies using asset performance data and failure patterns.\n\nEnsure new equipment and capital projects are delivered with a focus on long-term reliability, maintainability, and operational stability—not just initial output performance.\n\nEnsure compliance to all OHSA and environmental regulatory and corporate standards as it relates to projects. Investigate and identify root causes of any non-compliance. Coordinate with cross‑functional teams (production, maintenance, engineering, quality, safety) to ensure smooth project execution.\n\nCoordinate with cross‑functional teams (production, maintenance, engineering, quality, safety) to ensure smooth project execution.\n\nManage contractors, suppliers, and other third‑party resources involved in projects.\n\nOversee procurement of materials and equipment required for projects.\n\nFacilitate communication between departments to ensure alignment and support for project goals.\n\nRequired Skills\n\nStrong time management and multitasking skills to ensure deadlines are consistently met.\n\nAble to identify root causes and implement effective solutions using a data‑driven approach.\n\nSkilled in data collection, analysis, and clear reporting for decision‑making.\n\nStrong leadership presence with the ability to engage others and ensure accuracy.\n\nProficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint.\n\nExercise discretion and integrity in handling sensitive data.\n\nExcellent interpersonal skills, both verbal and written.\n\nHands on, ability to troubleshoot and resolve mechanical and electrical issues.\n\nProject Management skills. Capable of planning, executing, and managing projects within scope, budget, and timeline.\n\nShould be comfortable navigating CAD software to support engineering and maintenance functions. Able to create and modify technical drawings to support operations and maintenance.\n\nComprehension of internal and external building designs, and the ability to read blueprints.\n\nKnowledge of equipment assembly, construction, automated equipment, water processing equipment, and maintenance techniques.\n\nCompetencies\n\nOwnership – is eager to take ownership of responsibilities; can and does think independently to excel in role; takes ownership of challenges.\n\nLeadership - Foster a culture of empowerment by building relationships based on trust, lead courageously on a day‑to‑day basis, and inspire growth with a clear and ambitious vision that guides the collective effort toward success.\n\nResults Focus – exhibits commitment to goals and consistently delivers results; demonstrates personal initiative and independent motivation to achieve goals and objectives; takes risks when necessary; undaunted by obstacles.\n\nCommunication – relates well to people; builds rapport along all dimensions of organization; resolves conflicts; provides clear directions and information.\n\nCustomer Focus – understands and meets needs of customers and business partners; builds positive customer relationships.\n\nProblem Solving – breaks down problems and generates a range of solutions; thinks outside the box and uses ideas of others to help develop solutions; takes action and evaluates results of actions.\n\nEducation and Experience\n\nBachelor’s degree in engineering, Manufacturing, Business Management, or a related field preferred.\n\n5+ years of experience in project management preferred, preferably in a manufacturing or industrial environment.\n\nPMP (Project Management Professional) certification is preferred; Lean or Six Sigma certifications are a plus.\n\nAdvanced proficiency level- should be able to demonstrate the ability to perform complex assignments, give technical guidance to others at a journeyman level.\n\nExperience in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment.\n\nBackground in Beverage Manufacturing, specifically in canned products is preferred.\n\nWorking Conditions\n\nVisual/Sensory – This position requires attention to detail, requiring attention with one or two senses at a time.\n\nWork environment – Work and environment fasted paced, requiring ability to remain focused under pressure.\n\nMental Stress – There is pronounced pressure from deadlines, project management, accuracy or similar demands.\n\nTravel Requirements\n\nTravel anticipated - up to 25%\n\nBenefits\n\nMedical/Dental/Vision Insurance\n\nHealth Savings Accounts and Flexible Spending Accounts\n\nLife and AD&D Insurance, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and accident insurance\n\nShort-term disability and long-term disability\n\nPet Insurance\n\nLegal Benefits\n\n401(k) Savings Plan with Company Match\n\n12 Paid Holidays\n\n15 Vacation Days and 6 Paid (Sick) Time OffDays\n\nWell-being Benefit\n\nDiscount and Total Reward Programs\n\nRefresco Beverages US Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, Veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law.\n\n#J-18808-Ljbffr","company":"Refresco Iberia","rawCompany":"refresco iberia","city":"Greer","state":"SC","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-06-24T03:21:23.929Z","occupations":[{"code":"13-1082.00","title":"Project Management Specialists","slug":"project-management-specialists"},{"code":"11-9041.00","title":"Architectural and Engineering Managers","slug":"architectural-and-engineering-managers"},{"code":"17-2199.00","title":"Engineers, All Other","slug":"engineers-all-other"}],"industries":[{"code":"237990","title":"Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction","slug":"other-heavy-and-civil-engineering-construction"},{"code":"541330","title":"Engineering Services","slug":"engineering-services"},{"code":"236210","title":"Industrial Building Construction","slug":"industrial-building-construction"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Project Engineering Manager","description":"Position Description\nThe Project Engineering Manager will be responsible for moderate to complex project planning and execution for various business opportunities. This corporate position oversees projects across all Refresco facilities within the assigned region, managing resources, timelines, and budgets while ensuring compliance with safety, quality, and environmental standards.\n\nEssential Functions\n\nAdhere to all health and safety policies/procedures, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and wear the required personal protective equipment (PPE) while in the warehouse or production areas (including but not limited to hairnets/beard nets, safety glasses, hearing protection, hard toe and slip/oil resistant shoes, appropriate safety gloves, and seatbelts while operating forklifts).\n\nResponsible to adhere to food quality and food safety as per the standard(s) provided by corporate, customer, and/or governing bodies (ex. 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Investigate and identify root causes of any non-compliance. Coordinate with cross‑functional teams (production, maintenance, engineering, quality, safety) to ensure smooth project execution.\n\nCoordinate with cross‑functional teams (production, maintenance, engineering, quality, safety) to ensure smooth project execution.\n\nManage contractors, suppliers, and other third‑party resources involved in projects.\n\nOversee procurement of materials and equipment required for projects.\n\nFacilitate communication between departments to ensure alignment and support for project goals.\n\nRequired Skills\n\nStrong time management and multitasking skills to ensure deadlines are consistently met.\n\nAble to identify root causes and implement effective solutions using a data‑driven approach.\n\nSkilled in data collection, analysis, and clear reporting for decision‑making.\n\nStrong leadership presence with the ability to engage others and ensure accuracy.\n\nProficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint.\n\nExercise discretion and integrity in handling sensitive data.\n\nExcellent interpersonal skills, both verbal and written.\n\nHands on, ability to troubleshoot and resolve mechanical and electrical issues.\n\nProject Management skills. Capable of planning, executing, and managing projects within scope, budget, and timeline.\n\nShould be comfortable navigating CAD software to support engineering and maintenance functions. 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