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Project Manager, Large Capital Quality

fairlife
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<div class="content-intro"><p>fairlife, LLC is a Chicago-based nutrition company that creates great-tasting, nutrition-rich and dairy products to nourish consumers.</p>
<p>With over $3B in annual retail sales, fairlife’s portfolio of delicious, lactose-free, real dairy products includes: <strong>fairlife® ultra-filtered milk</strong>; <strong>Core Power®</strong> High Protein Shakes, a sports nutrition drink to support post-workout recovery; <strong>fairlife® nutrition plan™</strong>, a nutrition shake to support the journey to better health.</p>
<p>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.</p>
<p>To learn more about fairlife and its complete line of products, please visit <a href="http://www.fairlife.com">fairlife.com</a>.</p></div><p> </p>
<p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">job purpose</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto">: The Quality Project Manager will report to the Director of Operations Readiness and Execution and will be responsible for ensuring that quality workstreams are delivered effectively for all large capital projects. This includes quality lab design &amp; fit out, building utility coordination, state and federal requirement management, quality process design, product acceptance testing. </span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559738":2,"335559739":2,"335559740":240,"335559745":1,"335559746":1}"> </span></p>
<p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">responsibilities: </span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>
<ul>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Partner with Quality and Operations teams to ensure engineering designs, plans, and timelines meet requirements and act as main liaison between project and quality teams</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":252}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Lead the design of quality labs, lab equipment, and building utility requirements for greenfield and plant expansion projects</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":252}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Ensure all lab equipment is installed, calibrated, tested in accordance with project timelines to support line validations</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":252}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Manage validation, commissioning runs, and filing process for the FDA with our Process Authority (PA)</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":252}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Develop and maintain budgets, timelines, and risk registers for all projects</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":252}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Manage all state inspections and equipment sealing activities</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":252}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Coordinate all product acceptance plans during flavor trials, including sensory testing, analytical chemistry (particle dispersion, viscosity, micro, composition), and external lab sampling</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":252}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Create and roll out training plan for quality systems and enablers</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":252}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Develop process maps for all quality processes from milk receiving to finished goods testing</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":252}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Plan and conduct CIP validations to ensure equipment cleaning processes are working effectively</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":252}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Represent the quality function during design stages to ensure food safety and quality standards are met</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":252}"> </span></li>
</ul>
<p><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559685":720,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></p>
<p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">skills/qualifications required: </span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>
<ul>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Food Science, Chemistry, or related field</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":252}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Exceptional project management capabilities</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":252}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Expert in using MS Excel, AutoCad, and MS Project</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":252}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Demonstrated knowledge of quality systems, lab equipment (e.g., LECCO, ash oven, FOSS, etc…), food safety and quality standards, and standard audit practices</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":252}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Experience working in value added dairy or related field</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":252}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Strong cost management and forecasting experience and knowledge</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":252}"> </span></li>
</ul>
<p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">food safety requirements: </span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>
<ul>
<li><span data-contrast="none">Notify supervision of any repairs or adjustments that are required that may affect product quality or food safety.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="none">Understand, observe, and comply with the handling and usage of the color-coded container policy while in the Production Areas.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":2,"335557856":16777215,"335559739":0,"335559740":315}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="none">Perform all duties necessary to meet Company, Customer and/or Government requirements/standards as prioritized by the Company.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":2,"335557856":16777215,"335559739":0,"335559740":315}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="none">Ability to initiate action to prevent the occurrence of nonconformities relating to Food Safety and the Quality of the product, processes, quality system, or safety system.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":2,"335557856":16777215,"335559739":0,"335559740":315}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="none">Identify and record any problems relating to Food Safety and the Quality of the ingredients, processes, quality system, or safety system.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":2,"335557856":16777215,"335559739":0,"335559740":315}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="none">Control further processing or delivery of nonconforming product in terms of Food Safety and Quality issues until the deficiency or unsatisfactory condition has been corrected.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":2,"335557856":16777215,"335559739":0,"335559740":315}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="none">In the event of absence, another employee with the same skill level will assume the duties and responsibilities as required.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":2,"335557856":16777215,"335559739":0,"335559740":315}"> </span></li>
</ul>
<p><strong><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-parastyle="heading 3">how fairlife nourishes you:</span></span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"134245418":true,"134245529":true,"335559738":281,"335559739":281}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="auto">At fairlife, we believe in better — and that includes how we support our people. We offer a comprehensive suite of benefits and well-being resources designed to support you physically, emotionally, socially, and financially, both in and out of work.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559738":240,"335559739":240}"> </span></p>
<ul>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, effective day one!</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Supplemental health plans (hospital indemnity, accident, and critical illness insurance)</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Paid Time Off to recharge and support work-life balance</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Paid parental leave &amp; adoption assistance (up to $10,000)</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Parental support &amp; family care benefits, including childcare resources and lactation support</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">401(k) to support retirement planning with up to 9% in employer match</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Wellness reimbursement (up to $500 for qualified wellbeing expenses)</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for emotional wellbeing and work-life support</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Company-paid life insurance and short-term disability</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Em

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