Assistant Project Engineer Jobs in Springfield, MO

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Our vision is both simple and ambitious: to put our drinks on every table.

We are the leading global independent beverage solutions provider. We serve a broad range of national and international retailers as well as Global, National and Emerging (GNE) brands. Our products are distributed worldwide from our production sites in Europe, North America, and Australia. Although our own branding may not appear on the labels ofthe beverages we produce, there is a good chance you are reading this while sipping one of our drinks.

Our ambition is to continually improve and it's what keeps us at the top of our game. We are solutions-based. We are innovative. We seek out new challenges and conquer them. This is our company ethos, but it's our people's too: Refresco is at the cutting edge of a fast-moving industry because we have passionate people pushing the boundaries of what's best.

Stop and think: how would YOU put our drinks on every table?

Position Description

The 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.

Essential Functions:

• Adhere 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).
• Responsible to adhere to food quality and food safety as per the standard(s) provided by corporate, customer, and/or governing bodies (ex. SQF).
• Responsible for execution of medium to large scale projects in the region including line upgrades, process upgrades, new marketing initiatives and building extensions.
• Development of regional budgets, writing projects, managing suppliers and execute schedules.
• Assist the Plant Managers in developing capital budgets.
• Communicate with all departments involved in order to guarantee efficient execution of projects.
• Provide technical support throughout the company and solutions as needed.
• Maintain pertinent engineering documents for all plants.
• Drive equipment and line performance optimization by analyzing production data to identify true operating limits and eliminate chronic losses across processing, filling, and packaging systems.
• Lead root cause failure analysis (RCFA) on major downtime events and recurring issues to implement permanent, system-level corrective actions across sites.
• Define and standardize optimal line operating conditions by evaluating the relationship between speed, efficiency, and downtime to maximize overall throughput, not just rated capacity.
• Improve maintenance effectiveness by influencing preventive and predictive maintenance strategies using asset performance data and failure patterns.
• Ensure new equipment and capital projects are delivered with a focus on long-term reliability, maintainability, and operational stability—not just initial output performance
• Ensure 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.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams (production, maintenance, engineering, quality, safety) to ensure smooth project execution.
• Manage contractors, suppliers, and other third-party resources involved in projects.
• Oversee procurement of materials and equipment required for projects.
• Facilitate communication between departments to ensure alignment and support for project goals.

Required Skills:

• Strong time management and multitasking skills to ensure deadlines are consistently met.
• Able to identify root causes and implement effective solutions using a data-driven approach.
• Skilled in data collection, analysis, and clear reporting for decision-making.
• Strong leadership presence with the ability to engage others and ensure accuracy.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
• Exercise discretion and integrity in handling sensitive data.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, both verbal and written.
• Hands on, ability to troubleshoot and resolve mechanical and electrical issues.
• Project Management skills. Capable of planning, executing, and managing projects within scope, budget, and timeline.
• Should be comfortable navigating CAD software to support engineering and maintenance functions. Able to create and modify technical drawings to support operations and maintenance.
• Comprehension of internal and external building designs, and the ability to read blueprints.
• Knowledge of equipment assembly, construction, automated equipment, water processing equipment, and maintenance techniques.

Competencies:

• Ownership – is eager to take ownership of responsibilities; can and does think independently to excel in role; takes ownership of challenges.
• Leadership - 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.
• Results 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.
• Communication – relates well to people; builds rapport along all dimensions of organization; resolves conflicts; provides clear directions and information.
• Customer Focus – understands and meets needs of customers and business partners; builds positive customer relationships.
• Problem 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.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, Manufacturing, Business Management, or a related field preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in project management preferred, preferably in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• PMP (Project Management Professional) certification is preferred; Lean or Six Sigma certifications are a plus.
• Advanced proficiency level- should be able to demonstrate the ability to perform complex assignments, give technical guidance to others at a journeyman level.
• Experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Background in Beverage Manufacturing, specifically in canned products is preferred.

Working Conditions:

• Visual/Sensory – This position requires attention to detail, requiring attention with one or two senses at a time.
• Work environment – Work and environment fasted paced, requiring ability to remain focused under pressure.
• Mental Stress – There is pronounced pressure from deadlines, project management, accuracy or similar demands.

Travel Requirements:

• Travel anticipated - Up to 25%

A Career with Refresco

Refresco is passionate about empowering leaders who reflect our core values and live by our leadership behaviors. These behaviors encourage effective leadership within the business and focus on leading courageously, empowering individuals, and driving company growth as one team. Joining our team as a people manager means you'll be encouraged to evolve as a leader who prioritizes the success of both you and your team, to deliver results, whilst bringing your authentic self to work.

Refresco Beverages US Inc. offers the following competitive pay and comprehensive benefits:  

• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance   
• Health Savings Accounts and Flexible Spending Accounts 
• Life and AD&D Insurance, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and accident insurance
• Short-term disability and long-term disability  
• Pet Insurance 
• Legal Benefits 
• 401(k) Savings Plan with Company Match 
• 12 Paid Holidays
• 15 Vacation Days and 6 Paid (Sick) Time Off Days
• Well-being Benefit
• Discount and Total Reward Programs 

Join Refresco TODAY and enjoy a rewarding CAREER!  

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