Overview
We are supporting a large scale Automated Mobile Robot program delivering materials line side across warehouse and plant floor environments. The program launches in North America with a planned global rollout. This role owns execution from pilot through scale.

Responsibilities
• Own end to end delivery of an AMR automation program
• Manage timelines, budget, risks, and dependencies
• Coordinate IT, OT, manufacturing, warehouse, safety, and vendors
• Lead onsite deployments in active production plants
• Manage pilot plant execution and rollout sequencing
• Communicate program status to executive and plant leadership

Required Experience
• 8 plus years of project or program management experience
• Manufacturing or plant floor project experience
• Experience leading multi site initiatives
• Comfort working onsite in industrial environments
• Strong stakeholder and vendor management skills

Preferred Experience
• Robotics, automation, AMR, or AGV programs
• Smart factory or Industry 4.0 initiatives
• SAP, MES, or warehouse systems exposur

Job Title
SAP Optimization Project Manager Manufacturing Focus

Overview
We are seeking an experienced SAP Project Manager to lead a long-term SAP optimization program focused on manufacturing, finance, and supply chain operations. This role owns delivery execution, coordinates SAP functional resources, and drives measurable system and process improvements in a live production environment.

This is not an advisory role. This is hands-on ownership of SAP optimization in an active manufacturing enterprise.

Key Responsibilities
• Own end-to-end delivery of an SAP optimization program
• Lead planning, execution, and governance across finance and supply chain scope
• Coordinate SAP finance, supply chain, and security resources
• Drive system improvements, performance optimization, and process alignment
• Manage change, testing, cutover activities, and steady-state transition
• Act as the primary point of accountability between IT and business stakeholders
• Ensure SAP roles, authorizations, and controls align with operational needs

Required Experience
• 8+ years of SAP project or program management experience
• Direct experience optimizing SAP in a manufacturing environment
• Hands-on exposure to SAP finance and supply chain modules
• Proven ownership of live SAP systems, not greenfield theory only
• Experience coordinating SAP functional and technical resources
• Strong understanding of SAP security and authorizations is highly preferred

Nice to Have
• Prior SAP optimization or stabilization programs
• Experience working in complex, multi-plant environments
• Background in SAP S4HANA or ECC manufacturing landscapes

Engagement Details
• Long-term engagement 18 to 24 months
• Embedded delivery role
• Staff augmentation model
• High visibility and direct ownership

Why This Role Matters
This program is critical to improving manufacturing execution, financial accuracy, and supply chain performance. Success here directly impacts operational efficiency and long-term system reliability.

job purpose: The Safety, Health & Environmental Site Manager will be a key part of the Site Leadership Team within the Coopersville, MI fairlife, LLC production facility. The primary objective of the role is to protect and enhance the safety of our employees and our site environmental sustainability through prevention, fostering a culture of caring where safety, health and environment are ingrained as a core value, achieving world-class performance in support of a highly efficient, low-cost operations via a Zero incident mindset.  The position ensures compliance of all EHS aspects of the Coopersville site and sets local EHS strategies for overall success in alignment with corporate policy and common practices. 

responsibilities: 

• Oversee and administer the fairlife safety, environmental and health systems for the Coopersville facility, provide expert guidance and consultation to management, and own compliance with all Federal, State, and local EHS laws and regulations, including Coca-Cola KORE requirements and all applicable reporting submissions 

• Design and implement the fairlife safety, environmental and health training programs, services, strategies, and initiatives that are responsive to the needs of the company’s facilities and guarantee close integration with overall company policy; monitor program efficiency, develop reporting procedures and other methods to measure success. Revise processes and procedures as necessary to improve program effectiveness and support a zero-incident objective 

• Develop and maintain written departmental procedures to guide management in the application of established safety, health & environmental processes and documentation with short- and long-range goals/ objectives. Effect changes as required for improvement 

• Perform training needs analyses and initiate, develop, and/or coordinate the implementation of specific training and development programs for management, staff, and operators. Conduct new employee orientation and associated activities for safety, health and environmental systems. Examples include First Aid/CPR/AED, Spill Containment & Reporting, etc. 

• Track and perform required OSHA training annually; experience in participating in VPP (Voluntary Protection Program) is desired 

• Maintain frequent presence on manufacturing plant floor to conduct regular safety, health and environmental audits and coaching throughout the plant, to include evaluation of job requirements and ergonomics 

• Design and implement waste reduction, recycling programs and spill containment with a monthly (minimum) reporting of plant performance 

• Plan, coordinate, and supervise the execution of capital and expense projects related to environmental health & safety programs 

• Manage and develop the site EHS team through active support, coaching and feedback with the goal of developing talent that can move on to more challenging positions. Develop and maintain effective EHS communication processes to promote EHS awareness regarding performance trends and key concepts/initiatives 

• Ensure investigation of all EHS related incidents fully drives to root cause and identifies actions to prevent recurrence.  Ensure all actions to prevent recurrence are effectively implemented. Ensure effective injury case management process is fully implemented, well understood and functioning as desired 

skills/qualifications required: 

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Safety, Health & Environmental, related field or at least 5 + years of experience that is directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified for an Environmental Health and Safety professional in an industrial/manufacturing setting 

• Professional certifications in EHS related fields are considered beneficial and may include CSP,CIH, NEBOSH, CEM, etc. 

• Skilled in organizing resources, establishing priorities, and meeting critical deadlines with the ability to maintain confidentiality of records and information while making administrative and procedural decisions and judgments with this information 

• Analyze and assess training and development needs, with the ability to supervise and train staff, including organizing, prioritizing, and scheduling work assignments 

• Excellent oral and written communication skills, with the ability to develop and deliver presentations with a strong return on investment mindset for all EHS initiatives 

• Skilled in examining and re-engineering operations and procedures, formulating policy, and developing and implementing new strategies and procedures 

• Knowledge and understanding of federal and state environmental laws, regulations, procedures, and standards 

working conditions and physical requirements: 

• 12 hours sitting/standing/walking 

• Ability to lift up to 35 lbs. 

• Reaching/bending/ kneeling requirements occasionally (1% - 33% of the time) 

• Exposure to hazards (machinery, confined spaces, etc.) frequently (34% - 66% of the time) 

• Specific atmospheric conditions: wet and/ or humid, temperature changes, noise, fumes/ odors, dirt/ dust and gases 

• Any other physical requirements: climbing stairs, driving occasionally 

food safety requirements:  

• Notify supervision of any repairs or adjustments that are required that may affect product quality or food safety 

• Understand, observe, and comply with the handling and usage of the color-coded container policy while in the Production Areas 

• Perform all duties necessary to meet Company, Customer and/or Government requirements/standards as prioritized by the Company 

• Ability to initiate action to prevent the occurrence of nonconformities relating to Food Safety and the Quality of the product, processes, quality system, or safety system 

• Identify and record any problems relating to Food Safety and the Quality of the ingredients, processes, quality system, or safety system 

• Control further processing or delivery of nonconforming product in terms of Food Safety and Quality issues until the deficiency or unsatisfactory condition has been corrected 

• In the event of absence, another employee with the same skill level will assume the duties and responsibilities as required 

how fairlife nourishes you: 

At fairlife, we believe in better — and that includes how we support our people. We offer a comprehensive suite of benefits and wellbeing resources designed to support you physically, emotionally, socially, and financially, both in and out of work. 

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, effective day one! 

• Supplemental health plans (hospital indemnity, accident, and critical illness insurance) 

• Paid Time Off to recharge and support work-life balance 

• Paid parental leave & adoption assistance (up to $10,000) 

• Parental support & family care benefits, including childcare resources and lactation support 

• 401(k) to support retirement planning with up to 9% in employer match 

• Wellness reimbursement (up to $500 for qualified wellbeing expenses) 

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for emotional wellbeing and work-life support 

• Company-paid life insurance and short-term disability 

• Employer HSA funding (for HDHP participants) 

• Tuition reimbursement (up to $10,000) and student loan repayment ($200/month) 

• Learning & development programs to unlock your full potential 

• Rewards & recognition, matching gifts, free product, and Business Resource Groups 

fairlife’s nour!sh program is designed to meet you where you are — supporting your individual wellbeing journey while enabling you to do your best work every day. 

position location: Coopersville, MI 

reports to: East Regional, Senior Safety, Health & Environmental Manager 

travel requirements: 5-10% annually, with increased travel expected during training/onboarding period 

exempt/nonexempt: exempt 

job purpose:

The Sr. Project Manager has accountability for owning elements of the design, timeline, scope, budget, and vendor management for large, complex, or multi-location capital projects involving warehouse automation, packaging line installation, and capacity expansions. This role will ensure commercialization projects create efficiency, deliver capacity, and drive operational savings. Accountabilities include design, building construction modifications, installation, commissioning, validation, and optimization post go-live.

responsibilities: 

• Execute program-level strategies, schedules, and capital requirements for warehouse and packaging capital projects.
• Own critical elements of the capital project process for warehousing and packaging, including design reviews, timeline control, budget management, and stakeholder communications.
• Manage key warehousing and packaging equipment vendors to ensure adherence to contracts, effective collaboration with other workstreams, cost control, and quality of equipment / installation.
• Participate in equipment design reviews, factory acceptance testing, punch list creation, and close out
• Partner with other functions such as Operations, Quality, Safety, and Supply Chain to pilot and transition ownership of capital projects.
• Build mathematical models to support business cases, which drive decision making around sizing, throughput, financing, and future expansions.
• Support for the integration of PLCs, HMIs, process controls, labeling, and scanning hardware
• Support other project needs as required, including steering committee presentation development, local community outreach events (e.g., site tours, presentations, and information requests)
• Lead the design of key plant fit-out items, including visual displays, signage, PPE stations, 5S areas, and safety barriers.

skills/qualifications required: 

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering with 10+ years of experience packaging machinery, mechanical systems design, or high‑speed manufacturing environments
• Knowledge of aseptic and sanitary design standards with PMO and Dairy experience a plus
• Experience with utilities when required for project design execution
• Exceptional project management capabilities with strong cost management and forecasting knowledge.
• Knowledge of installation and construction standards.
• Recognized as a leader of people, particularly in non-reporting relationships
• Ability to manage extreme complexity and multiple workstreams

working conditions and physical requirements:

• Sitting/Standing/Walking: Stands, walks, and sits during completion of job responsibilities.
• Lifting/Carrying: Occasional lifting requirements as job demands. Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 lbs. on an occasional basis.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced high demand production facilities and the ability to be able to perform those duties.

food safety requirements:

• Notify supervision of any repairs or adjustments that are required that may affect product quality or food safety.

• Understand, observe, and comply with the handling and usage of the color-coded container policy while in the Production Areas.
• Perform all duties necessary to meet Company, Customer and/or Government requirements/standards as prioritized by the Company.
• Ability to initiate action to prevent the occurrence of nonconformities relating to Food Safety and the Quality of the product, processes, quality system, or safety system.
• Identify and record any problems relating to Food Safety and the Quality of the ingredients, processes, quality system, or safety system.
• Control further processing or delivery of nonconforming product in terms of Food Safety and Quality issues until the deficiency or unsatisfactory condition has been corrected.
• In the event of absence, another employee with the same skill level will assume the duties and responsibilities as required.

how fairlife nourishes you:

At fairlife, we believe in better — and that includes how we support our people. We offer a comprehensive suite of benefits and wellbeing resources designed to support you physically, emotionally, socially, and financially, both in and out of work.

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, effective day one!
• Supplemental health plans (hospital indemnity, accident, and critical illness insurance)
• Paid Time Off to recharge and support work-life balance
• Paid parental leave & adoption assistance (up to $10,000)
• Parental support & family care benefits, including childcare resources and lactation support
• 401(k) to support retirement planning with up to 9% in employer match
• Wellness reimbursement (up to $500 for qualified wellbeing expenses)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for emotional wellbeing and work-life support
• Company-paid life insurance and short-term disability
• Employer HSA funding (for HDHP participants)
• Tuition reimbursement (up to $10,000) and student loan repayment ($200/month)
• Learning & development programs to unlock your full potential
• Rewards & recognition, matching gifts, free product, and Business Resource Groups

fairlife’s nour!sh program is designed to meet you where you are — supporting your individual wellbeing journey while enabling you to do your best work every day.

position location: Coopersville, MI

reports to: Director of Engineering, Packaging and Warehouse

travel requirements: up to 50%

exempt/nonexempt: exempt

job purpose:   

The Sr. Project Operations Manager leads all plant-side operational readiness, startup, and commissioning activities for an expansion, serving as the bridge between project execution and steady-state operation to ensure a safe, compliant and high-performing transition.  

responsibilities:  

• Lead plant-side operational readiness and startup for a major expansion by building and directing a cross functional team responsible for all activities required to successfully commission and transition new lines to steady state plant ownership. 

• Serve as the primary liaison between the project organization and plant leadership, ensuring plant operational needs, risks, and insights are fully represented in project planning, design decisions, and execution. 

• Own change management and communication to the plant, clearly translating project decisions, design changes, and operational impacts to plant teams while intentionally managing plant involvement in project forums to avoid disruption and overload. Engage plant leaders in critical discussions as needed to inform decisions and ensure readiness. 

• Oversight of hiring, training, and SOP development aligned with the project timeline and production ramp up to ensure a successful handoff to the plant team. 

• Ensure asset, maintenance, and material readiness by establishing reliable maintenance programs for all new equipment and systems, including, critical spare parts identification and inventory, preventive maintenance strategies and schedules. 

• Coordinate and execute all plant infrastructure tie-ins, including utilities, access points, traffic patterns, and facility interfaces, ensuring activities are properly planned, communicated, and executed with minimal impact to existing operations. 

• Ensure quality, safety, and environmental readiness by coordinating QA requirements including sanitary design reviews, validation activities, and QA equipment readiness. 

• Ensuring all safety programs, environmental policies, permits, and regulatory considerations are incorporated into project planning and startup and applying existing plant safety and food safety standards to all new equipment and processes. 

• Incorporate lessons learned and best practices from existing fairlife operations and prior expansions into design and execution, including participating in equipment FATs and benchmarking visits to other fairlife plants to validate design, readiness, and operational standards. 

• Develop, align, and communicate startup and ramp up curves that meet business, quality, and service requirements.  Actively manage early life performance. 

• Drive and measure startup success using defined KPIs, including EHS, product quality and regulatory compliance, employee engagement and morale throughout the change, production ramp up performance, and long-term equipment reliability during the first 2–3 years of operation. 

skills/qualifications required:  

• Minimum of 10 years of progressive manufacturing or plant leadership experience, including direct involvement in major capital projects, startups, or commissioning. 

• Experience in dairy, brewing, food, or pharmaceutical manufacturing; aseptic processing experience strongly preferred. 

• Strong leadership capability with a track record of building trust, influencing cross functional teams, and delivering results. 

• Ability to lead through ambiguity Demonstrated ability to identify and mitigate food safety risks associated with temperature sensitive raw materials such as milk. 

• Demonstrated ability to analyze and reengineer operations and processes, develop policies, and design and implement effective strategies and procedures. 

• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels. 

• Experience working with local, state, and federal regulatory agencies. 

• Knowledge of budgeting, cost estimation, and fiscal management related to capital projects. 

food safety requirements: 

• Notify supervision of any repairs or adjustments that are required that may affect product quality or food safety. 

• Understand, observe, and comply with the handling and usage of the color-coded container policy while in the Production Areas. 

• Perform all duties necessary to meet Company, Customer and/or Government requirements/standards as prioritized by the Company. 

• Ability to initiate action to prevent the occurrence of nonconformities relating to Food Safety and the Quality of the product, processes, quality system, or safety system. 

• Identify and record any problems relating to Food Safety and the Quality of the ingredients, processes, quality system, or safety system. 

• Control further processing or delivery of nonconforming product in terms of Food Safety and Quality issues until the deficiency or unsatisfactory condition has been corrected. 

• In the event of absence, another employee with the same skill level will assume the duties and responsibilities as required. 

how fairlife nourishes you: 

At fairlife, we believe in better — and that includes how we support our people. We offer a comprehensive suite of benefits and wellbeing resources designed to support you physically, emotionally, socially, and financially, both in and out of work. 

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, effective day one! 

• Supplemental health plans (hospital indemnity, accident, and critical illness insurance) 

• Paid Time Off to recharge and support work-life balance 

• Paid parental leave & adoption assistance (up to $10,000) 

• Parental support & family care benefits, including childcare resources and lactation support 

• 401(k) to support retirement planning with up to 9% in employer match 

• Wellness reimbursement (up to $500 for qualified wellbeing expenses) 

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for emotional wellbeing and work-life support 

• Company-paid life insurance and short-term disability 

• Employer HSA funding (for HDHP participants) 

• Tuition reimbursement (up to $10,000) and student loan repayment ($200/month) 

• Learning & development programs to unlock your full potential 

• Rewards & recognition, matching gifts, free product, and Business Resource Groups 

fairlife’s nour!sh program is designed to meet you where you are — supporting your individual wellbeing journey while enabling you to do your best work every day. 

position location: Coopersville, MI 

reports to: Plant Director, Coopersville 

travel requirements: up to 25% 

exempt/nonexempt: exempt

job purpose:

The Sr. Quality Systems Manager is responsible for the development and implementation of the fairlife integrated management systems.  Developing the ISO certification program and maintaining Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) certification program for all manufacturing sites as well as coordination of certification audits. QSM will function as enterprise quality and food safety representative to ensure compliance within existing programs and proper execution of plant expansion, new equipment installation/upgrade, and new process implementation in accordance with food safety corporate standards, HACCP/FSMA principles, and all federal, state and local regulations in support of creating and maintaining a positive food safety and quality manufacturing culture and environment.

QSM will deliver audit competencies to ensure the system and sites are operating as designed and performance is monitored. Develop and implement strategies and programs to mitigate food safety risks across the fairlife network; this includes ensuring that customer requirements and regulatory changes are appropriately reflected in these programs to strengthen compliance.

responsibilities:

• Integrated Management Systems (IMS): Lead the development, standardization, and integration of approved Quality and Food Safety Management Systems across all fairlife™ manufacturing and future operation sites to protect the brand and drive continuous improvement, including enterprise GFSI implementation and sustainment.
• Quality Governance & Document Control: Own enterprise quality governance and the QMS Document Control Program, ensuring standardization of controlled documents, authoring and updating policies, and managing archival of obsolete or redundant documentation.
• Certification Leadership: Serve as primary liaison with certification bodies and lead the attainment and maintenance of required certifications, including GFSI, ISO, Kosher, and Halal, aligned with business and quality strategy.
• Audit & Management Review Programs: Provide strategic leadership for enterprise audit programs, including development, standardization, scheduling, and integration of internal audits and management reviews to ensure compliance, change management, and performance improvement.
• Corrective & Preventive Actions (CAPA): Lead quality escalation and continuous improvement activities, including deviation management, root cause analysis, corrective and preventive action implementation, and certification‑related CAPA closure and effectiveness verification.
• Risk Management: Proactively assess quality and supply chain risks, identify potential disruptions or compliance gaps, and develop mitigation strategies to safeguard product integrity and business continuity.
• Training & Competency: Establish competency requirements and provide training and technical support to ensure consistent execution of quality systems, standards, and food safety programs across all sites.
• Safety & Sustainability: Support and advance organizational commitments to safety, regulatory compliance, and sustainable practices, contributing to long‑term operational excellence and environmental stewardship.

skills/qualifications required:

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Food Science, Microbiology or closely related field required
• At least 8 years of experience in food manufacturing and quality assurance
• Certified or actively working to achieve certification in: HACCP, PCQI, Lead Auditor, and Better Process Control School
• Strong working knowledge of Quality Assurance and Food Safety principles
• Previous experience in developing policy standards and implementing HACCP, GFSI (FSSC 22000) and Integrated Management Systems (ISO) in support of plant certifications including Kosher, & Halal as required.
• Strong auditing/assessment/analytical skills
• Ability to gain understanding and assess compliance with KORE (Coca-Cola Requirements)
• Ability to interact effectively with third party and internal auditors
• Ability to influence management & enable the activities of employee teams
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Strong computer and document management skills

working conditions and physical requirements:

• 40-45 hours as needed
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds

food safety requirements:

• Perform all duties necessary to meet Company, Customer and/or Government requirements/standards as prioritized by the Company.
• Ability to initiate action to prevent the occurrence of nonconformities relating to Food Safety and the Quality of the product, processes, quality system, or safety system.
• Identify and record any problems relating to Food Safety and the Quality of the ingredients, processes, quality system, or safety system.
• In the event of absence, another employee with the same skill level will assume the duties and responsibilities as required.

how fairlife nourishes you:

At fairlife, we believe in better — and that includes how we support our people. We offer a comprehensive suite of benefits and wellbeing resources designed to support you physically, emotionally, socially, and financially, both in and out of work.

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, effective day one!
• Supplemental health plans (hospital indemnity, accident, and critical illness insurance)
• Paid Time Off to recharge and support work-life balance
• Paid parental leave & adoption assistance (up to $10,000)
• Parental support & family care benefits, including childcare resources and lactation support
• 401(k) to support retirement planning with up to 9% in employer match
• Wellness reimbursement (up to $500 for qualified wellbeing expenses)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for emotional wellbeing and work-life support
• Company-paid life insurance and short-term disability
• Employer HSA funding (for HDHP participants)
• Tuition reimbursement (up to $10,000) and student loan repayment ($200/month)
• Learning & development programs to unlock your full potential
• Rewards & recognition, matching gifts, free product, and Business Resource Groups

fairlife’s nour!sh program is designed to meet you where you are — supporting your individual wellbeing journey while enabling you to do your best work every day.

position location: Goodyear, AZ, Webster, NY, Coopersville, MI, Chicago, IL

reports to: Quality Systems Director

travel requirements: 30-40%

exempt/nonexempt: exempt