Business Unit OverviewHeadquartered 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 Oatsโข, PEBBLESโข, Grape-Nutsโข and Malt-O-Mealโข cereal and Peter Panโข peanut butter, as well as Rachael Rayยฎ Nutrishโข, Kibbles 'n Bitsโข and 9Livesโข 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 LinkedIn or Facebook for the latest news.
Location DescriptionPost 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.
ResponsibilitiesOverviewThe Project Engineer Manager III leads engineering projects that improve safety, quality, cost, and maintenance reliability. This role manages projects from concept through installation and startup, 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 startup 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, bestpractice 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 problemsolving, analytical, and business judgment skills
- Ability to lead crossfunctional teams and influence others
- Strong communication, organization, and project management skills
- Demonstrated commitment to safety and creating a respectful work environment
QualificationsEducation- Bachelorโs degree required (Engineering or sciencerelated 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 processbased environment
- Strong understanding of engineering disciplines, plant operations, and construction
Qualifications:
Education- Bachelorโs degree required (Engineering or sciencerelated 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 processbased environment
- Strong understanding of engineering disciplines, plant operations, and construction
Education:UNAVAILABLEEmployment Type: FULL_TIME