Capital Project Manager I

About Us:

T. Marzetti Company, a wholly owned subsidiary of Lancaster Colony Corporation (NASDAQ: LANC), is a manufacturer and marketer of specialty food products for the retail and foodservice markets. Our retail brands include Marzetti®, New York Bakery™ and Sister Schubert’s®, in addition to exclusive license agreements for Olive Garden® dressings, Chick-fil-A® sauces and Buffalo Wild Wings® sauces. Our foodservice business supplies many of the top restaurant chains in the United States.

Overview:

Position Summary:

Initiates and executes mid-to large-size capital projects that improve plant operations, increase capacity, and maximize productivity at the lowest operating cost.

Responsibilities:

Essential Functions/Primary Responsibilities:

Manages multiple projects at two or more sites at the same time from initiation through execution. Project durations are typically 6-12 months with values up to $5MM.

Coordinates internally with cross-functional teams and manufacturing personnel, and externally with suppliers and consultants.

Prepares costs estimates and calculates the return on investment; presents capital projects to senior management for approval.

Leads the development of project requirements by understanding design standards, customer requirements, and performance standards.

Provides on-site supervision of contractors and oversees compliance with all safety and food safety program requirements.

Communicates project status, reviews and recommendations through all layers of leadership, up to and including the Chief Executive Officer.

Reviews and recommends changes to plant layout to optimize flow for new and replacement equipment.

Compiles and submits information for all required department/corporate monthly, quarterly, and annual reports.

Qualifications:

Qualification Requirements:

BS degree in engineering or a technical field is required, preferably in industrial, chemical or mechanical engineering

Experience using AutoCAD and Microsoft Office software is required.

Understanding of automation systems and controls integration is preferred

Technical Skills

Project Management: Possesses capability to manage projects and/or programs within the desired cost, time and quality parameters.

Compliance: Possesses capability to achieve full compliance with applicable rules and regulations.

Risk Management: Possesses capability to identify, assess, prioritize and manage project-related risks.

Competencies:

Competencies

Manages Complexity: Asks the right questions to accurately analyze situations.

Manages Complexity: Acquires data from multiple sources when solving problems.

Plans and Aligns: Breaks down objectives into appropriate initiatives.

Communicates Effectively: Provides timely and helpful information to others across the organization.

Optimizes Work Processes: Identifies and creates processes necessary to get work done.

Ensures Accountability: Establishes clear responsibilities for monitoring work and measuring results; follows through on commitments.

Working Conditions/Environment:

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Working Conditions/Environment:

Works in a normal office environment where the employee is regularly required to speak, see, hear, sit, stand, talk, type, walk and bend while moving about the facility. Frequent (25-50%) travel to plant locations in the U.S., as well as vendor locations globally. The noise level in the office is quiet.

Cultivate Your Career:

Lancaster Colony Corporation and its wholly owned subsidiary T. Marzetti Company are committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all associates without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, or gender identity. It is our goal to provide opportunities that nourish the growth of each individual team member.

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