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Engineer Project Manager III

Post Consumer Brands

Battle Creek, Michigan

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SKILLS
Analysis Skills, Best Practices, Budgeting, Business Skills, Communication Skills, Community Support, Construction, Consumer Branding, Continuous Improvement, Cost Estimates, Cross-Functional, Documentation, Engineering, Engineering Management, Equipment Selection, Ergonomics, Facebook, Food Safety, GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices), Leadership, Lean Manufacturing, Maintain Compliance, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Management, Problem Solving Skills, Process Flow, Project Development, Project Engineering, Project Management Professional (PMP), Project Schedule, Project/Program Management, Quality Management, Safety Compliance, Safety/Work Safety, Sanitation, Team Lead/Manager, Technical Support, Training/Teaching, Vendor/Supplier Management
LOCATION
Battle Creek, Michigan
POSTED
22 days ago
Business Unit Overview:

Headquartered in Lakeville, Minn., Post Consumer Brands, a business unit of Post Holdings, Inc., is dedicated to providing people and their pets with delicious food choices for every taste and budget. The company's portfolio includes beloved brands such as Honey Bunches of Oats, PEBBLES, Grape-Nuts and Malt-O-Meal cereal and Peter Pan peanut butter, as well as Rachael Ray® Nutrish, Kibbles 'n Bits and 9Lives dog and cat food. Post also provides private label solutions to customers in pet food, cereal, nut butters and granola. As a company committed to high standards of quality and to our values, we are driven by one idea: To make lives better by making delicious food accessible for all. For more information about our brands, visit www.postconsumerbrands.com and follow us on LinkedInor Facebook for the latest news.

Location Description:

Post Consumer Brands in Battle Creek, Mich., the cereal capital of the U.S., is the company's largest manufacturing plant and home to about 600 team members. When you join the team here, you'll be helping to produce some of the most iconic cereal brands, including Honey Bunches of Oats cereal, PEBBLES cereal, Grape-Nuts and Honeycomb cereal. The Battle Creek plant is also unique as it is home to the original barn where C.W. Post started the Postum cereal company in 1895. The Battle Creek team has deep community roots, supporting the city's Cereal Festival, The Post Foundation, and participating in several volunteer events throughout the year.

Responsibilities:

Overview

The Project Engineer Manager III leads engineering projects that improve safety, quality, cost, and maintenance reliability. This role manages projects from concept through installation and start‑up, ensuring all work is completed safely and in alignment with scope, schedule, budget, and performance expectations.

Responsibilities

  • Lead engineering projects from idea through installation and commercialization
  • Manage project scope, schedule, budget, quality, and performance
  • Develop project justifications, cost estimates, and capital authorization requests
  • Facilitate project meetings and communicate progress with stakeholders
  • Select and manage equipment suppliers, contractors, and engineering consultants
  • Provide construction oversight and start‑up management
  • Ensure compliance with safety, ergonomics, sanitation, GMP, and food safety standards
  • Maintain engineering documentation including process flows, P&IDs, and standards
  • Participate in audits, best‑practice sharing, and capital planning activities
  • Provide training and technical support to internal teams as needed

Requirements

  • Strong understanding of Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement
  • Proven problem‑solving, analytical, and business judgment skills
  • Ability to lead cross‑functional teams and influence others
  • Strong communication, organization, and project management skills
  • Demonstrated commitment to safety and creating a respectful work environment
Qualifications:

Education

  • Bachelor’s degree required (Engineering or science‑related field preferred)
  • PMP certification preferred

Experience

  • Minimum of 10 years of experience in manufacturing, project management, process design, and contractor supervision
  • Experience managing complex engineering projects in a process‑based environment
  • Strong understanding of engineering disciplines, plant operations, and construction

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