Über diese Engineering Project Manager Stelle bei Home Chef
Founded in 2013, Home Chef is the leading meal solutions company with both a retail and online presence. Available online at homechef.com and in retail at more than 2,100 Kroger grocery stores, Home Chef is committed to inspiring and enabling more people to cook simple, delicious meals, no matter how busy they are.
In 2023, Home Chef introduced a new brand, Tempo! Tempo features a rotating selection of ready-to-heat meals delivered directly to your door. These meals are better-for-you versions of familiar favorites, designed to save you time and reduce stress while maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Our Tempo menu includes options that are protein-packed, fiber-rich, calorie and carb conscious, keto-friendly, and dietitian-approved.
Similar to our recipes, we recognize that variety is the spice of life, and therefore, our employees also bring their uniqueness and color to our fantastic team. We’re eager to work with humble team players and pragmatic next-level thinkers to innovate on Home Chef’s offerings.
The Engineering Project Manager is an organized, detail-oriented self-starter who leads cross-functional capital projects that support furthering the automation of the production process, maintaining and improving facilities, and enabling additional product lines. This position will collaborate with cross-functional teams, including engineering, operations, supply chain, and vendors, to deliver projects on time and within budget.
Detailed Responsibilities
- Manage multiple engineering capital projects simultaneously from conception to completion, including defining project scope, schedules, and budgets, identifying resources, managing project risks, and ensuring deliverables meet business goals.
- Work closely with cross-functional teams to understand business needs and technical requirements, identify project risks and dependencies, and develop project plans that align with business objectives and technical requirements.
- Provide project status updates and manage stakeholder expectations by communicating project progress, milestones, and risks.
- Provide technical expertise to identify, evaluate, and implement new technologies and processes that improve production efficiency, quality, and cost-effectiveness.
- Ensure all projects comply with relevant codes, standards, and regulations.
- Manage project budgets and ensure costs are managed within budget.
- Manage project documentation, including project plans, technical specifications, and project reports.
- Drive strong communication between corporate and fulfillment centers to gain buy-in and alignment on initiatives.
- Demonstrates a willingness to work flexible hours and travel frequently to fulfillment centers to provide regular on-site support, guidance, and drive accountability, while also developing strong relationships with site teams and local stakeholders.
This position requires up to 50% travel.
Qualifications
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability needed for this role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities.
- Completion of a four-year degree program in a related field: Engineering (Ideally in chemical, industrial, or mechanical)
- Minimum of 2 years of managing projects and resources with $100k or greater scope in a fast-paced environment
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in production/operational environments Interpersonal skills to work with team members across functions and in both production and corporate environments
- Analytical proficiency to meet variable needs of the business
- Ability to think “outside-the-box”
- Ability to react on the fly to unforeseen production and planning scenarios as they arise
- Computer proficiency (i.e., Microsoft Word, Excel, Gmail, PowerPoint)
- Strong ability to track details and to keep track of projectsExcellent written and verbal communication skills
- Results-oriented attitude; able to multitask and get things done Willingness to embrace change and adjust quickly in a fast-paced environment
- Proficiency in CAD software, such as AutoCAD, is required
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Perks and Benefits
- Candidates can experience Home Chef as a customer - enter promo code PEOPLE30 for $30 off your first order!
- Medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance available
- Paid holidays, sick time and vacation time
- 401k program
- Flexible spending accounts for qualified medical, dependent care, parking, or transit expenses
How We Work Together
We are humble team players.
We are warm and gracious with team members and customers. We seek feedback to improve ourselves - and respectfully listen to and accept input.
We are pragmatic next-level thinkers.
We come up with novel and unique ideas. We explore new strategies to avoid being constrained by conventional thinking.
We take ownership.
We approach ambiguous problems, prepared to dive in, get curious, and learn more. We are results-driven, always challenging ourselves to exceed goals.
Be at Home at Home Chef
We all show up authentically at Home Chef. Our team includes individuals with a variety of identities, backgrounds, and perspectives. You can trust that you’ll be able to bring your whole self to an inclusive and enjoyable workplace.
We welcome people of all races, colors, religions, national origin or ancestry, sex (including sexual identity), age, physical or mental disabilities, pregnancy, veteran or military status, unfavorable discharge from military service, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital status, order of protection status, citizenship status, arrest record or expunged/sealed convictions, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state, or local law.
Home Chef is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Home Chef will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact our People team at hr@homechef.com.
Home Chef offers the base salary range as posted below, with the exact offer depending on factors such as geographic location, experience, skills, and internal equity. While compensation is within the provided range, it is not typical for offers to be made at the upper end. In addition to base salary, Home Chef provides a comprehensive benefits package, including healthcare coverage, 401k match, and paid time off.
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