Project Manager (Food & beverage/FMCG)

Technosoft Engineering successfully continuing over 25 years as superlative global provider of Digital Engineering & Consulting, Product Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Software Engineering and Data Analytics with substantial operations in India, North America and Europe. Established in 1999 as a division of 50 years old Technocraft Group, Technosoft serves clients in various industries, including Transportation, Industrial Products, Process Industry, Medical Equipment, Energy and Furniture. With a strong team of over 850 engineers and designers worldwide, Technosoft offers multi-disciplinary engineering services across its five business lines: Engineering, Consulting, R&D, Turnkey Automation Solutions, and Content Management. As a subsidiary of Technocraft Group, a $350 million Indian conglomerate, Technosoft has a solid foundation and global reach, supporting clients worldwide.

Currently we are looking to expand our team and looking for this resource urgently. W2 / Corp-corp /1099 / (H1 transfer accepted)

Technosoft Offers the best of the best benefits:

• Competitive compensation based on skills
• Industry leading health, dental, and vision plans
• Relocation Assistance
• PTO’s (Paid time off)
• Generous 401 (K) savings and profit sharing
• Education assistance and internal training programs.
• Maternity & paternity leave.
• Flexible Work Schedule where you will work with your manager to enjoy a work schedule that can be flexible with your personal life.
• Interested in learning more on our robust benefits package we offer?

Job Purpose

The Senior Project Engineer will report to the Plant Manager and Head of Engineering and will be responsible for establishing and executing core engineering functions, including project management, utilities management, and maintenance systems and processes.

Key Responsibilities

1. Support plant operations by completing ongoing engineering projects required for plant start-up and providing technical support during the production season. Ensure strong focus on Safety, Quality/Food Safety, and associated deliverables.
2. Lead and support maintenance system implementation, specifically the CMMS (MaintainX), by guiding plant coordinators to achieve full system adoption and effectiveness.
3. Oversee utilities management (Boilers, Air, and Ammonia systems) by reviewing current practices, establishing best practices, and ensuring appropriate checks and controls are in place to maintain system reliability and uptime.
4. Partner with Operations to identify, prioritize, and implement continuous improvement initiatives through targeted engineering projects.
5. Support execution of current capital and engineering projects, including defining schedules, deliverables, and ensuring strong alignment with Operations.
6. Manage project plans and execution by reviewing designs, specifications, and schedule changes. Monitor progress, coordinate activities, proactively resolve issues, and maintain adherence to timelines.
7. Establish, track, and drive engineering Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) across projects and key initiatives.
8. Develop and deliver technical and operational training programs focused on critical equipment and engineering processes.
9. Identify gaps in current processes and systems, provide technical solutions, and perform additional duties that support overall plant engineering and operational excellence.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical / electrical engineering or related field.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in plant maintenance, preferably in food processing or FMCG.
• In-depth understanding of hygienic design principles, GMP, and sanitation in maintenance.
• Knowledge of food safety, GMP, HACCP, and ISO 22000 standards.
• Knowledge of CMMS (MaintainX),Maintenance and Asset Management software
• Experience in TPM, RCA, and continuous improvement methodologies.

At Technosoft Engineering we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right person for this or other roles.

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