[Hiring] Project Manager, Engineering @TreeHouse Foods

Role Description

We are seeking a Project Manager, Engineering, responsible for leading capital and technical initiatives that improve plant reliability, capacity, safety, and efficiency across multiple facilities. This role oversees development and execution of site master plans, manages capital budgets, and ensures projects are delivered on time and within scope.

• Maintain responsibility for multiple facilities with an in-depth understanding of food manufacturing operations.
• Develop and execute 2–3-year capital master plans aligned with business priorities.
• Lead development of project scopes, screening estimates, business cases, and approvals.
• Manage capital project execution, including design, procurement, scheduling, construction, commissioning, validation, and closeout.
• Manage and influence cross-functional stakeholders and contractors, resolving issues, and driving alignment.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, quality, environmental, health, and safety standards.
• Provide technical troubleshooting, including root cause analysis and countermeasure implementation.
• Support site Progressive Maintenance, Breakdown Elimination, and Autonomous Maintenance initiatives.
• Contribute to cost savings and efficiency through sustainability and continuous improvement projects.
• Serve as a technical subject matter expert for sanitary design and process technology.
• Develop team capability by providing feedback, mentoring, and leadership to indirect reports and contractors.
• Interface with OEMs, contractors, government agencies, and co-manufacturers.
• Participate in Plant Steering Teams and lead site-level project teams.
• Support accuracy of project reporting, forecasting, and documentation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering is required.
• A minimum of 3-5 years of capital project management experience, preferably within the food manufacturing industry, is required.
• Proven ability to manage multiple concurrent capital projects totaling approximately $6M per year is required.
• Track record of driving measurable improvements in KPIs such as cost reduction, equipment uptime, and material loss is required.
• Knowledge of sanitary equipment design and technology used in food processing is required.
• Prior experience in operations, maintenance, and/or engineering in a plant environment is preferred.
• Strong leadership, stakeholder influence, and cross-functional communication skills are required.
• Formal training or certification in Project Management is preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office is required.
• Experience with ERP systems, including SAP and capital project systems where applicable, is preferred.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and benefits program with no waiting period – you’re eligible from your first day!
• 401(k) program with 5% employer match and 100% vesting as soon as you enroll.
• Comprehensive paid time off opportunities, including immediate access to four weeks of vacation, five sick days, parental leave and 11 company holidays (including two floating holidays).
• Leaders who are invested in supporting your accelerated career growth, plus paid training, tuition reimbursement and a robust educational platform – DevelopU – with more than 10,000 free courses to support you along the way.
• An inclusive working environment where you can build meaningful work relationships with a diverse group of professionals.
• Access to our wellness and employee assistance programs.

Company Description

TreeHouse Foods is a leading manufacturer of private label packaged foods and beverages, operating a network of over 20 production facilities and several corporate offices across the United States and Canada. At TreeHouse Foods, our commitment to excellence extends beyond our products and revolves around our people. We are investing in talent and creating a performance-based culture where employees can do their best work and develop their careers, directly impacting our mission to make high quality, affordable food for our customers, communities, and families.

• Named one of America’s Best Large Employers by Forbes Magazine.
• Guided by strong values: Own It, Commit to Excellence, Be Agile, Speak Up, and Better Together.
• A diverse team driven by integrity, accountability, and a commitment to exceptional results.
• Embrace change, prioritize continuous learning, and foster collaboration, transparency, and healthy debate.