Job Description:

Job Category:

Manufacturing/Operations

Job Family:

Enterprise Project Management

Job Description:

This hands-on role as an Operations Project Group Leader involves leading a team of operations project managers. The role requires deep expertise in project management, with a focus on consistently applying the appropriate project management processes and methodologies to achieve defined project outcomes. A strong practical understanding of Enterprise Project Management (EPM) and DMAIC is essential for success.

In addition, the Operations Project Manager Group Leader will collaborate with MOEX leadership to continually enhance the team’s application of best practices in project management across operations engineering and related disciplines. This individual will work closely with senior operations leadership and cross-functional teams while mentoring, guiding, and advocating for project management excellence within the MOEX team.

What you'll do:

• Lead Operations-Centric Projects:  Manage and lead projects within the organization, ensuring strict adherence to Schreiber Foods’ project management processes (EPM, DMAIC, etc.) to achieve desired outcomes.




• Team Leadership:  Provide leadership to a team of operations project managers, focusing on continuous improvement, professional growth, and overall team development.




• Champion Project Management Excellence:  Advocate for and consistently implement project management best practices, establishing a high standard of Project Management Excellence within the MOEX organization.




• Develop and Maintain Governance:  Enhance MOEX governance for program and project-related dashboards, KPI tracking, communication pathways, and departmental playbooks.




• Stakeholder Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders across various departments, ensuring alignment of project goals with organizational objectives




• Risk Management: Identify, assess, and mitigate risks throughout the project lifecycle to minimize impact on project delivery and outcomes.




• Budget Management: Develop and manage project budgets, ensuring projects are completed within financial constraints while meeting business goals.




• Process Improvement: Continuously evaluate project management processes and tools, identifying areas for improvement and implementing changes to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.




• Change Management: Lead change management initiatives within the project scope, ensuring smooth transitions and minimal disruption to operations.




• Training and Development: Design and deliver training programs to enhance the project management skills of team members and ensure consistent application of best practices.




• Performance Metrics: Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) for projects and team members, ensuring continuous improvement and accountability.




• Strong team-building capabilities




• Ability to develop and grow project managers successfully




• Exceptional leadership, interpersonal, and conflict management skills




• Flexiable and adaptable leadership style




• High attention to detail, disciplined, and process-driven




• Strong influential and facilitative leadership skills

What you will need to succeed:

• Bachelors in Engineering related field preferred. Accounting, Finance, Operations, Marketing, IT, Human Resources, Supply Chain, or Business with applicable experiences would also be considered.




• A minimum of 5+ years in project management is required. 15+ years of combined project, technical and business leadership experience is strongly preferred.




• Experience with Schreiber Foods Enterprise Project Management or similar project process, engineering related projects, and the manufacturing environment is required.




• Black Belt or higher certification with a strong understanding of DMAIC/DMADV principles is necessary.




• PMP (Project Management Professional) certification or equivalent is preferred.




• Proven success in project management, with a track record of delivering large, complex projects that achieve business goals.




• Experience in business leadership roles within manufacturing operations is essential. Organizational leadership experience across multiple functions is strongly preferred.




• Excellent presentation, written, and verbal communication skills




• Positive and motivating demeanor




• Strong collaborative abilities




• Passion for teaching and mentoring




• Self-motivated with strong decision-making abilities, trust-building, and negotiation skills




• Acute awareness of political and cultural dynamics




• Familiarity with continuous improvement methodologies, such as Lean, is a plus




• Proficiency in MS Office Suite




• Strong analytical skills with the ability to recommend a course of action quickly with limited information

Eligible partners will receive:

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  Get not one, but TWO retirement benefits. When you join our employee-owned company, you’ll be part of our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) from day one. That means in addition to an 8% 401(k) match into the ESOP, Schreiber will contribute an extra amount – about 10% of your earnings – toward your retirement every year. That’s a company contribution of around 18% in retirement savings annually!


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  Earn bonus pay. You’ll have an opportunity to earn incentive pay twice a year when we meet our company goals.


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  Earn $ for focusing on your health. Get up to $1,200 for your health savings account each year, plus get reimbursed for fitness membership, equipment or classes.


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  Pursue development that’s relevant to your role, career goals and the company. Plus, we offer tuition reimbursement if you want to further your education to grow in your role at Schreiber.


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  Get access to medical, prescription drug, dental and vision benefits starting day one. This includes an onsite nurse and mental health counselor.


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  Experience caring like you’ve never experienced it before. We have a program that’s completely organized by and for other partners who need extra help. It’s called Partners Helping Partners. We have hundreds of examples of partners organizing fundraisers to help out others going through a hard time.

Sound like a company you’d like to be a part of? Click Apply.

Need extra assistance with the application process? Contact recruiting@schreiberfoods.com or call 920-437-7601.

​For positions that require any amount of travel: Valid driver's license, auto insurance (at least state minimum- more might be required), acceptable driving record per Schreiber Foods discretion, and vehicle that will ensure applicant can meet the travel necessities of the position are required.

Schreiber requires that an employee have authorization to work in the country in which the role is based. In the event, an applicant does not have current work authorization, Schreiber will determine, in its sole discretion, whether to sponsor an individual for work authorization. However, based on immigration requirements, not all roles are suitable for sponsorship.

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.

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