Sr. Engineering Project Manager

fairlifeOnsite

fairlife, LLC is a Chicago-based nutrition company that creates great-tasting, nutrition-rich and dairy products to nourish consumers.

With over $3B in annual retail sales, fairlife’s portfolio of delicious, lactose-free, real dairy products includes: fairlife® ultra-filtered milk;

Core Power®

High Protein Shakes, a sports nutrition drink to support post-workout recovery;

fairlife® nutrition plan™, a nutrition shake to support the journey to better health.A wholly owned subsidiary of The Coca-Cola company, fairlife, LLC has been recognized by both Fast Company and Nielsen for its industry leading innovation.To learn more about fairlife and its complete line of products, please visit fairlife.com.job purpose: The Sr. Engineering Project Manager will lead end-to-end execution of capital projects at fairlife’s Coopersville plant. This includes managing initiatives related to processing and packaging equipment, infrastructure, and safety improvements.

The role requires strong collaboration with Plant Engineering, Operations, and external partners to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to company standards.

responsibilities:

Lead capital projects from concept through commissioning and validation
Collaborate with plant teams to identify improvement opportunities and implement solutions
Ensure compliance with environmental, safety, and corporate regulations
Support development and execution of the site’s capital portfolio
Provide technical leadership on processing, packaging, and infrastructure systems
Troubleshoot equipment and process issues; drive root cause analysis and corrective actions

skills/qualifications required:

3–5+ years of experience in manufacturing, preferably in the food & beverage industry
Proven success managing capital and process engineering projects
Strong communication skills across technical and non-technical teams
Hands-on experience with equipment commissioning and troubleshooting
Solid understanding of automated systems (PLCs, valves, pumps, actuators, etc.)
Ability to read and interpret mechanical, P&ID, and electrical schematics
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field (preferred)
Experience with processing and packaging systems
Strong leadership, adaptability, and problem-solving skills
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with shifting priorities

position location:

Coopersville, MI

reports to: Sr. Engineering Project Managertravel requirements: 25%*Base pay offered may vary depending on geography, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. A full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position, is offered.Base pay range:$100,000 - $125,000USDfairlife, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

All qualified applicants and employees will be given equal opportunity. Selection decisions are based on job-related factors.In addition to its nondiscrimination commitment, the Company will also provide reasonable accommodation of qualified individuals with known disabilities unless doing so would impose an undue hardship on the Company. If you have a disability and would like to request accommodation in order to apply for a position with us, please email careers@fairlife.com.

For Recruitment Agencies

At fairlife, we manage the majority of our hiring internally through our dedicated Talent Acquisition team, which is actively engaged in direct candidate sourcing. Most of our roles are filled through applications submitted via our careers site or through direct outreach by our team.As our recruitment is primarily handled in-house, we work only occasionally with external agencies, and only those on our existing, pre-approved vendor list. At this time, we are not reviewing or expanding that list.

Unsolicited resumes or submissions from external agencies not authorized by our Talent Acquisition team will be considered direct candidate applications. As such, fairlife will not assume responsibility for any placement fees associated with these submissions.

Life at fairlife

fairlife, LLC is a Chicago-based health food company with a mission to enrich lives by sustainably providing nourishment and vitality to the world. We produce and market nutritious and great-tasting lactose-free milk beverages made using a cold-filtration process that removes lactose and sugars while maximizing the natural proteins, nutrients, and minerals found in cow's milk. The company was founded in 2012 by Mike and Sue McCloskey of Select Milk Producers, Inc.®, a group of dairy farmers dedicated to using exceptional cow care and sustainable farming practices to yield higher quality milk. Our line of delicious and lactose-free fairlife® products includes: fairlife® ultra-filtered milk, the only cow's milk with 50% more protein and 50% less sugar than regular milk for the whole family; Core Power®, a high protein milkshake for athletes and fitness enthusiasts to help build lean muscle and support healthy recovery; fairlife® with DHA, an ultra-filtered milk with DHA Omega-3 fatty acids to support brain health; fairlife® YUP!, a line of flavored milks; and the newly launched fairlife® smart snacks, a snack sized beverage that blends fairlife ultra-filtered milk with honey and oats. In partnership with The Coca-Cola Company®, fairlife ultra-filtered milk and Core Power high protein shakes are distributed throughout the United States (U.S.) and Canada; all other fairlife drinks are available nationwide in the U.S. To learn more about fairlife and its collection of products, please visit fairlife.com or follow the company on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and Twitter.

Thrive Here & What We Value1. Wholly owned subsidiary of The Coca-Cola company2. Recognized by both Fast Company and Nielsen for industry leading innovation3. Equal opportunity employer with non-discrimination policy4. Reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with known disabilities5. Portfolio includes lactose-free, real dairy products like fairlife® ultra-filtered milk and Core Power® High Protein Shakes6. Nearly $2B in annual retail sales7. Commitment to caring for people, animals, the planet, providing nourishing products, implementing care standards, efficient operations, responsible packaging, and making a positive impact