| Sterling has helped build careers for thousands of professionals like yourself. Our expert recruiters support you at every step in the process and as a Best of Staffing company, Sterling provides exciting work with exceptional employers across the U.S. As a contract employee of Sterling, you are eligible to receive a Full Employee Benefits Package that includes paid time off, paid holidays, 3 medical plans to choose from, dental & vision plans, 401(k), and an Employee Stock Ownership (ESOP) plan. Job Summary: This individual will act as the on-site project leader, ensuring seamless execution from equipment installation through commissioning, startup, and full operational integration. The environment is an active production facility, requiring strong schedule management, cross-functional coordination, and minimal disruption to ongoing operations. Job Duties: Lead end-to-end execution of a $6.5MM CAPEX project from install through startup Oversee mechanical, electrical, and controls integration for new processing tanks Drive commissioning, validation, and operational handoff to production Partner with R&D, Quality, and Operations to support new product launch Manage schedule, budget, vendors, and risk within a live manufacturing facility Qualifications: 5+ years of capital project management experience in food or beverage manufacturing Proven success leading equipment installations and plant startups Experience working in active production environments Strong cross-functional leadership and communication skills Knowledge of GMP, FDA, and food safety requirements |