This role will be known as Engineering Project Manager among colleagues and within the business. Within the broader SC Johnson organization, the job is graded as a Associate Engineering Project Manager

Hi, we're SC Johnson Lifestyle Brands, a growing house of brands that includes method, ecover, babyganics, and coming soon...Mrs. Meyer's Clean Day. We've always done things differently - we're fearless thinkers, mad scientists and adventurous designers who believe that making soap leads to brave ideas, bold inventions and beautiful bubbles. We started small, but we've got big plans to make the world a cleaner, greener, more colorful place. And we invite everyone to join us as we pioneer a future where doing business is doing good for all.

Based in Chicago at our manufacturing facility, which we call the Southside Soapbox (SSSB), we have an exciting opportunity for an Engineering Project Manager/Associate Engineering Project Manager reporting to the Director of Engineering and Technical Services. This role will plan and execute capital projects, assist in the continual development of the preventative maintenance program, provide technical support to plant operations, and participate in our continuous improvement effort as an individual contributor.

AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY

• Proactively engage the engineering, maintenance and production teams to achieve productivity standards, provide quality enhancements and deploy cost reductions through the use of lean manufacturing, preventative maintenance and other methodologies. Instill and drive a continuous improvement and problem-solving culture. Collaborate on team projects to solve problems and improve processes and procedures that enhance quality, safety, cost and supply assurance
• Partner with the Director of Engineering to build the multi-year engineering strategy to ensure our capital and engineering capability stays ahead of business requirements and new product evolution. Bring technical depth to the team in either process design or packaging machinery specification and deployment
• Own the end-to-end technical delivery of capital engineering projects, including supplier identification, specifications, costing, contract negotiation and execution, scopes of work development, contractor selection, work-site management, scheduling and task-tracking and all activities related to the execution of the project
• Work as an extension of the Production Services team, assisting the production teams in the flawless execution of new product launches within the SSSB. Establish and document equipment center-lines, develop documentation to ensure proper setup and performance of the process and production systems and champion initiatives to improve overall performance
• Develop + maintain engineering standards, process and procedures. Manage and maintain the drawings library for the facility and manage upkeep of key documentation
• Serve as a passionate steward of the SSSB, ensuring the site is well-maintained through partnerships with outside service providers. Rapidly respond to and resolve performance issues with the building systems
• Provide floor-level technical leadership for the manufacturing and logistics organizations, including facilities, processing and production

QUALIFICATIONS:

EXPERIENCE

• 5+ years of relevant experience (consumer packaged goods preferred in engineering, manufacturing or maintenance)
• Experience working in a manufacturing and production environment and knowledge of process equipment, liquid fill technology and packaging processes
• Demonstrated capability to manage capital engineering project over $500,000

PREFFERED

• LEAN manufacturing experience a plus
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Microsoft Project and Microsoft Suite
• PLC/HMI/Productivity Apps programming (Rockwell Automation platform) skills and broad-based knowledge of automation strategies a plus
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work within tight timeframes and deadlines
• Strong interpersonal communication, organization and experience leading teams
• Independent and strong thought leadership as well as strong "hands-on" approach
• Well-developed creative problem-solving skills.
• Proactive approach and work ethic appropriate for a fast-paced, team-oriented, growing company
• You possess that certain "something" that makes us better
• Willingness to learn + ability to adapt to a changing environment
• Sense of humor + a positive outlook with a "can-do" attitude!

EDUCATION:

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering Discipline (Chemical, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering preferred)

PAD PERKS: Our values are at the heart of everything we do.

Here are a few of the ways we Care like a Mother for every person against dirty:

• Rockstar health insurance benefits package
• Jollydays: competitive vacation bundle
• Generous retirement match + pre-tax savings options
• 3 Care Days (a.k.a. Volunteer Time-Off) a year, to be a force for good
• Global Ping Pong Tournament + Prom...you heard that right-- let's dance

FURTHER INFORMATION
LOCATION: Chicago
HOURS: full time, exempt