Engineer Manager

Bolthouse Farms10 months ago
Bakersfield, CA, United States
On-site
Full-time
Junior Level (1-3 years)

Job Description

Position Overview

Bolthouse Farms is a leading farm in California's fertile San Joaquin Valley, renowned for high-quality consumer brands and innovative products. As a market share leader in growing and distributing carrots—and a producer of super-premium juices, smoothies, protein shakes and café beverages—the company has recently diversified its offerings with premium refrigerated yogurt dressings and extra virgin olive oil vinaigrettes. Named a top food innovator by Fast Company Magazine, Bolthouse Farms is on a mission to change the way people consume healthy foods and beverages. We are seeking an experienced Engineer Manager responsible for overseeing capital project execution and ensuring a right first-time start for food and beverage related projects.

Key Responsibilities

  • Oversee capital project execution including capital estimates, engineering design, material specification, procurement, installation, and CQV (Commission, Qualification, and Validation).
  • Support projects focused on line efficiency, process optimization, organic growth, food and personnel safety, and new product launches.
  • Provide expertise and guidance for the installation and modification of food and beverage processing equipment.
  • Develop detailed scopes of work, cost estimates, and projected timelines for implementation.
  • Manage project responsibilities across all plants and locations including facilities in Washington, Illinois, and Ontario, Canada.

Required Qualifications

  • Experience in engineering or project management with a focus on capital project execution.
  • Ability to work in processing plant environments with exposure to cold/wet conditions (40°F or below/subzero temperatures), moving mechanical parts, fumes, airborne particles, and vibrations.
  • Must be able to lift/push up to 25 lbs.
  • Strong leadership and communication skills with proven project management expertise.

Required Skills

procurement
engineering design
food and beverage safety
cost estimation
material specification
process optimization
installation
project management
team leadership
capital project execution
scope development
CQV