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Dawn Foods is a global leader in bakery manufacturing and ingredients distribution. As the partner of choice for inspiring bakery success, we helpcustomers grow their business through meaningful partnerships, research-driven insights and innovations, and products and expertise they can depend on. As a family-owned company, our commitments to our people, products, customers, and corporate values, are all part of our recipe for success.
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Why work for Dawn Foods?
PEOPLE. PRODUCTS. CUSTOMERS.
Why should you apply? We invest in you!
Industry-leading health insurance on Day 1!
Competitive Pay
401(K) + company match
10 Paid Company Holidays
Paid Time Off
Professional training
Family-owned business over 100 years in service
An opportunity for career advancement, working as part of an empowering workforce
Job Purpose and Overview
The Engineering Project Management Office (PMO) Analyst is responsible for establishing and driving project management excellence within the North American (NA) Engineering organization. This role serves as a central point of governance, enabling engineering teams to deliver the strategic capital plan on time, within scope, and within budget, while promoting a culture of accountability, transparency, and continuous improvement.
The Engineering PMO Analyst supports the planning, execution, and governance of engineering projects and programs. This includes developing, implementing, and maintaining PMO processes and tools aligned with best practice engineering workflows. The role also partners with cross-functional stakeholders to prioritize initiatives and communicate project performance through key metrics and KPIs.
Overall, the Engineering PMO Analyst will facilitate efficient engineering operations and support the achievement of successful project outcomes.
Work Environment & Travel: This is a remote position with up to 15% travel. Candidates located within a commutable distance to Jackson, MI, or Louisville, KY are strongly preferred.
What will you do as an Engineering PMO Analyst at Dawn Foods?
Coordinate all NA Engineering PMO processes to enable consistent results, risk mitigation, and successful implementation of the capital project portfolio through standardized processes and tools.
Oversee project governance, standards, and best practices for project execution.
Compile and present data for the entire portfolio of engineering projects regarding financial tracking, project reports, project initiation, and project closing processes.
Support project planning, scheduling, budgeting, and resource allocation.
Manage all capex performance data, tools, and KPI reporting.
Oversee the annual 5-year capital planning process. Lead communication, planning, execution, and data organization.
Monitor project performance using KPIs, dashboards, and reporting in various systems.
Ensure adherence to engineering standards, quality, and compliance requirements.
Provide training and coaching for all subjects related to Engineering PMO processes, tools, reporting, and financials.
Coordinate cross-functional teams such as Engineering, Operations, Maintenance, FSQA, EHS, R&D, and Continuous Improvement.
Work with the Engineering Team and Accounts Payable Team to address PO, GR, and invoicing issues to ensure project financials stay on track.
Provide direction to capital asset categorization and depreciation processes.
Perform various auditing functions throughout the capital project lifecycle.
Own the administration and optimization of the NA Engineering SharePoint site to ensure current and accurate information, as well as support team collaboration.
Project management support and leadership as required.
Other related duties as assigned.
What Does It Take to be an Engineering PMO Analyst at Dawn Foods?
Below are the minimum qualifications to be a fit for this job:
A High School Diploma or GED is required.
A Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Operations, Supply Chain, Finance or a related field with a minimum of 5 years of experience in project management, PMO, or oversight of technical projects within environments supporting engineering or technical teams. In lieu of a degree, a minimum of 9 years of relevant experience in similar roles within engineering or manufacturing environments.
Demonstrated experience partnering with engineering teams and project managers to support the planning, execution, and delivery of project initiatives.
Strong working knowledge of PMO processes, methodologies, and tools
Experience with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or other comparable ERP platforms
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel
Strong data analysis and presentation skills
Experience with Accounts Payable (AP) processes, including requisitions, purchase orders (POs), goods receipts (GRs), invoicing, and terms and conditions
Experience with Microsoft SharePoint administration preferred
Experience in the Food Industry or Consumer Packaged Goods Industry preferred
Experience working in manufacturing is desired
Physical Demands & Work Environment
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a Team Member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The normal work setting for this position is remote in a home office environment
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to grasp, move, or utilize objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk... For full info follow application link.
An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability
