Project Manager, Integrated Planning

The Integrated Planning Manager will report to the Director of Operations Readiness and Execution and will be responsible for managing the integrated master schedule (IMS), commissioning & validation planning and execution, and the tools and systems used to manage them.

Responsibilities:

• Lead integrated planning for all large capital projects including the development and maintenance of the integrated master schedule (IMS) to ensure that all aspects of operational enablers are captured and aligned with construction, engineering, aseptic validation, supply chain, and operations readiness milestones.
• Manage the hour-by-hour commissioning schedule required to validate and start up new production lines. These activities include FDA validation activities, commercial trials, equipment commissioning, operator training, flavor trials, KORE validations, CIP validations, and line ramp.
• Host regular meetings to review upcoming activities, progress to schedule, changes to schedule, and risks. These meetings will be infrequent at the start but will transition into multiple meetings per day during commissioning.
• Translate commissioning and validation plans into raw material, operator, OEM support personnel, and equipment needs to ensure all functions of the plant are prepared.
• Support equipment factory acceptance tests (FATs) by coordinating timing, attendees, material requests, and the output from the visits (punch lists, engineering changes)
• Develop and deploy standardized commissioning planning templates, milestones, and reporting frameworks across projects to improve consistency and scalability.
• Provide clear, data-driven updates to project leadership on commissioning readiness, risks, and schedule performance; support gate reviews and decision-making.

Skills/Qualifications Required:

• Bachelor of Science in Supply Chain Management, Engineering or related business degree
• 5+ years of experience in commissioning, startup, or project controls within large capital projects (food & beverage, dairy, or high-speed manufacturing preferred).
• Expert in using MS Excel, MS Project, and other planning tools
• Knowledge of supply planning and capital resource planning
• Working knowledge of process systems (e.g., pasteurization, aseptic processing, utilities), automation (PLC/SCADA), and bottling processes.
• Strong cross functional and total supply chain knowledge.

Position Location: Coopersville, MI, Webster, NY, or Chicago, IL

Reports To: Director, Large Capital Projects

Travel Requirements: Up to 50% depending on location

Exempt/Nonexempt: Exempt

Base pay offered may vary depending on geography, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. A full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position, is offered.

Base pay range: $125,000 - $140,000 USD

fairlife, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. All qualified applicants and employees will be given equal opportunity. Selection decisions are based on job-related factors.