Project Manager

Yost Foods is a leader in food ingredient manufacturing dedicated to providing high-quality products that meet the needs of our clients and consumers. Our commitment to safety, quality, and regulatory compliance is paramount as we strive to maintain our reputation as an industry leader.

We are seeking a detail-oriented and knowledgeable Project Manager to join the team in our Brunswick, OH manufacturing facility. The successful candidate will be responsible for planning, directing, and coordinating activities of projects to ensure that goals or objectives are accomplished. The Project Manager will also evaluate current operational processes, looking for ways to improve manufacturing productivity while reducing costs and making the best use of company resources.

Key Responsibilities:

• Participates in capital budgeting, review, and approval as part of the Capital Expenditure Committee
• Plans, organizes, schedules, and directs projects and the resources necessary for completion on time and within budget
• Coordinates with other departments to identify and define necessary projects
• Provides cost improvement opportunities to management through material replacement and processing improvement
• Develops and improves processes and methods for control and diagnosis of manufacturing technical problems
• Troubleshoot issues related to equipment quality and lead implementation of changes to correct
• Manage priorities to ensure that all activity is directed in alignment with business objectives
• Serve as the process technical expert
• Collaboration with outside parties including suppliers/vendors, manufacturers, associations, and academia to identify new technologies whose application could significantly reduce costs on current operations or significantly expand capabilities to support future operations.
• Effectively utilize software to troubleshoot and program PLC driven systems
• Maximize utilization of asset management software
• Negotiate with vendors, contractors, and suppliers, ensuring the best quality of services and materials at the most cost-effective prices
• Recommend and coordinate process improvement activities
• Independently perform process and project activities

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); 5 years related experience in a manufacturing setting and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience required.
• Bachelor’s Degree (B.S.) or Associates Degree (A.A.) in Engineering, Business or Supply Chain Management Preferred.
• Ability to apply general concepts such as percentages, addition, subtraction, division, and multiplication to practical situations.
• Must have basic computer skills
• Must be able to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Must be able to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Must be able to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization

What We Offer:

• Competitive Salary: $95,000- $110,000 -Offer based on experience
• Safe working environment – PPE and continuous training
• PTO available after 60-day introductory period
• 9 paid holidays
• 401K with company match
• Company Paid Health Insurance for employee – available after 30 days

Shift: Monday – Friday at our Brunswick, OH location

If this sounds like the career for you, we encourage you to apply today! Send your resume to careers@yostfoods.com