Project Engineering Manager at HP Hood (Lafargeville, NY)
HP Hood· Lafargeville, NY· $118k–$131k·
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Job description
Are you a self-driven person looking to advance your career as a high-impact player on a team? If so, we have an exciting challenge for you and your future!
Our culture is built on value commitments to innovation, quality, results, integrity, community, people, and collaboration that fosters a strong employee engagement, teamwork, safety and wellness. We offer a competitive benefits package that includes health, dental, vision, wellness programs, employee discounts, retirement plans, tuition reimbursement, ongoing development, advancement opportunities and more.
Founded in 1846, today HP Hood is one of the largest and most trusted food and beverage manufacturers in the United States. Our portfolio of national and super-regional brands and licensed products includes Hood, Heluva Good, Lactaid, Blue Diamond Almond Breeze, Planet Oat and more.
This position is based out of our LaFargeville, Vernon or Arkport, NY locations. It is required that the candidate hired will be based on-site at one of the three locations depending on their location and will require travel to all 3 sites depending on project needs. Relocation assistance is provided for this position.
Job Summary:
Plans, directs, and coordinates activities of designated project to ensure that goals or objectives of project are accomplished within prescribed time frame and funding parameters by performing the following duties personally or through subordinate supervisors.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Reviews project proposal or plan to determine time frame, funding limitations, procedures for accomplishing project, staffing requirements, and allotment of available resources to various phases of project.
- Directs and coordinates activities of project personnel to ensure project progresses on schedule and within prescribed budget.
- Prepares project reports for management, client, or others.
- Confers with project personnel to provide technical advice and to resolve problems.
- Coordinates project activities with activities of government regulatory or other governmental agencies.
Education and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, industrial, chemical, or Electrical Engineering fields of study if applicable, or 7 – 10 years of related experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience, or Associate’s degree and 15 years related experience.
- Prior experience in the food, beverage, or related manufacturing industry preferred.
- Basic knowledge of process controls and automation systems is advantageous.
Skills and Competencies:
- Adaptability: Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events
- Analytical and Problem Solving: Works well in group problem solving situations
- Change Management: Develops workable implementation plans
- Communication: Exceptional interpersonal skills
- Initiative/Drive: Sets and achieves challenging goals
- Travel: 30%
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Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience and location.
The pay range for this position is $118,000—$131,000 USD
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HP Hood is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Female/Minority/Veteran/Disabled
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Why work at HP Hood
- Culture: Emphasizes core values of Quality, Integrity, Community, Innovation, Results, and Collaboration. The company describes a "family-oriented" and team-focused environment.
- Remote/Hybrid/Office Policy: Mixed model. Many manufacturing, distribution, and corporate roles are on-site. Some corporate and sales roles (e.g., Director of Human Resources, Technical Sanitation Specialist) are listed as remote. The company has two main office locations (Lynnfield, MA, and Portland, ME) and numerous plant locations.
- Notable Perks and Development: Offers a range of training and development programs to support employee growth. The company highlights its Total Rewards package (benefits, compensation).
- Workforce: Approximately 3,400 employees (per Forbes/company statements) or 908 on LinkedIn (likely a smaller subset of active profiles). The company has seen steady headcount growth (+3.8% YoY) and has 77 active job postings.
- Engineering/Technical Roles: Positions available in food safety, quality, process engineering, SAP integration, and project management. The company has its own R&D operation.