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About the job:

We are looking for a results-driven Project Manager – Food Systems to lead the planning and execution of contract orders across all phases of capital projects. This role plays a critical part in delivering high-quality systems on time and within budget, while meeting customer and contractual requirements. The ideal candidate will coordinate cross-functional teams, maintain strong customer relationships, and proactively manage risks, resources, and project deliverables. Interested candidates should please email resume to ALNA.HRSSC@alfalaval.com

As part of the role, you will:

• Plan, execute and finalize contract orders for Food Systems projects.

• Review technical specifications to gain understanding of contract requirements.

• Project Management for FEL2, FEL3, and Detailed Design/Delivery of Food Systems Projects.

• Perform order clarification during sales/operations handover

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• Lead project members to produce project deliverables and documentation necessary to meet customer requirements and schedule.

• Plan and coordinate internal and external material orders with the supply and logistics teams.

• Maintain document control and ensure drawings and calculations fulfill customer requirements.

• Monitor progress of activities and time spent by resources on the project. Ensure contractual compliance and manage changes/deviations where necessary.

• Evaluate and mitigate project risks. Coordinate meetings with customers and customer inspectors.

• Ensure appropriate measures in place for the health and safety of team members during supplier and customer site visits.

• Follow through with project closure to include project evaluation and communication of lessons learned.

• Adhere to internal processes and procedures and assist with continuous improvement activities for all processes, procedures and systems.

• Work closely with sales to ensure project financial targets are met and identify opportunities to increase revenue or enhance profit on projects.

• Maintain order backlog and margin reports using the financial reporting tools. Coordinate claim activities through the claim support system.

• Develop strong working relationships with customers and sales channels.

• Travel, up to 30% to resolve site issues or meet with customers for kick-off meetings/progress/commissioning as needed.

What you know:

You have a Bachelor’s degree in Food Engineering, Chemical Engineering or Engineering Management or foreign equivalent, and:

• 3 years of Project Management experience with food processing equipment/systems for food & beverage industry.  

• 30% travel in North America to resolve site issues. Support project globally if needed.    

Title: Project Manager, Food System

Employer: Alfa Laval, Inc.

Location:  5400 International Trade Drive, Richmond, VA 23231

To Apply: Email resume to ALNA.HRSSC@alfalaval.com

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