Summary:
Chobani is looking for aDirector of engineering Project Managementto lead capital project execution across our manufacturing network. This is an engineering leadership role first - you will bring deep hands-on experience inside Food & Beverage, Dairy, or CPG production environments, and you will manage a team of Project Managers as the technical authority who sets direction, solves hard problems, and personally drives the highest-stakes initiatives.
*This is an onsite role at our Twin Falls, Idaho facility, this role is not eligible for Hybrid/remote schedules, relocation assistance is available,
Responsibilities:
Own end-to-end execution of large-scale capital projects - from business case and scope definition through design, procurement, construction, commissioning, and operational handoff
Lead and develop a team of Project Managers executing strategic CAPEX across Chobani's manufacturing network, providing technical direction and holding teams accountable to safety, schedule, budget, and quality
Drive execution of major capital initiatives including greenfield and brownfield plant expansions, processing system installations, packaging line upgrades, utilities, and infrastructure projects
Develop and manage multi-million-dollar capital budgets - including cost estimating, bid leveling, contractor selection, change order management, and financial forecasting
Lead front-end project development: business case development, scope definition, feasibility studies, and capital appropriation requests
Manage external engineering firms, general contractors, equipment vendors, and construction teams across concurrent capital projects
Lead commissioning, startup, and operational turnover of new systems and equipment in coordination with Operations and Maintenance
Partner with plant leadership, Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, and Finance to align capital priorities with business objectives and production schedules
Develop and execute short- and long-term capital planning strategies, including portfolio prioritization and resource allocation across the project pipeline
Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks before they impact schedule, budget, or production - with a particular focus on executing inside live manufacturing environments
Establish and enforce CAPEX execution standards, stage-gate processes, KPIs, and tools across the site.
Provide executive-level communication on project status, financial performance, risk, and operational impact to senior and plant leadership
Requirements10+ yearsof capital project and engineering experience inside Food & Beverage, Dairy, Beverage, or CPG manufacturing - this is required, not preferred
8+ yearsmanaging complex capital projects end-to-end: budgets, timelines, contractors, cross-functional execution
5+ yearsleading engineering or technical project teams
Deep working knowledge of processing systems, packaging equipment, utilities, facility infrastructure, and plant operations
Proven experience executing CAPEX inside running production facilities — you understand what it takes to do this safely without stopping the line
Strong financial acumen managing multi-million-dollar capital budgets
Ability to influence, communicate, and drive alignment across all levels — plant floor to executive leadership
B.S. inEngineering or related technical fieldrequired (Mechanical, Chemical, Industrial, or similar)
PMP preferred; SAP, MS Project, AutoCAD familiarity a plus
Same as internal
