Project Manager, Food Processing

The Wonderful Company is committed to offering high-quality, healthy, and iconic brands such as Wonderful Pistachios, Wonderful Halos, FIJI Water, and POM Wonderful. We’re looking to make the world a healthier place through an uncompromising commitment to the well-being of our employees and their families. We foster a collaborative workforce that encourages an entrepreneurial spirit and openness to change. The Project Manager, Capital Projects will lead capital and process improvement initiatives at our facility in Mission, Texas. In this role, you'll own projects from concept through completion, partnering closely with operations, maintenance, and facility leadership to deliver meaningful business results. This is an opportunity to make a visible impact through equipment upgrades, process optimization, and strategic initiatives that improve production performance, reduce costs, and support innovation across the facility. If you're energized by solving complex operational challenges, leading impactful projects, and driving continuous improvement, we'd love to hear from you. Lead capital projects from planning and design through installation, startup, and project closeout. Deliver projects safely, on time, within budget, and aligned with business objectives. Partner with Operations and Maintenance teams to identify opportunities that improve reliability, efficiency, quality, and profitability. Manage contractors, vendors, and project stakeholders throughout execution. Apply best practices in cost management, engineering design, utilities, controls, and safety. Review equipment specifications, proposals, and contracts to ensure technical and commercial requirements are met. Ensure compliance with environmental, health, safety, and food safety regulations, including FSMA requirements. Serve as a trusted technical resource, recommending practical and cost-effective solutions to operational challenges. Support continuous improvement initiatives and evaluate opportunities that can evolve into future capital investments. Projects You'll Work On This role offers a diverse portfolio of engineering and operational improvement projects, including: Mechanical systems such as ammonia compressors, boilers, and facility infrastructure upgrades. Processing improvements, equipment replacements, and automation enhancements. Byproduct optimization initiatives that create additional value from existing production streams. Product quality improvement projects that support faster time-to-market and operational efficiency. Strategic investments that improve facility performance and long-term profitability. Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, Civil, Agricultural, or related discipline) or equivalent experience. 3+ years of experience in project management, engineering, technical operations, or capital projects within a manufacturing environment. Demonstrated ability to manage projects from concept through completion. Strong communication and relationship-building skills. Ability to work independently, prioritize competing demands, and drive results with minimal oversight. Proven problem-solving skills with a consultative approach to improving operations and business outcomes. Experience managing contractors, vendors, and cross-functional stakeholders. Preferred Qualifications Experience in food processing, beverage manufacturing, or consumer packaged goods environments. Knowledge of FSMA, HACCP, or food safety regulations. Lean Manufacturing certification. PMP or other Project Management certification. Thriving Wellness Community: Access to top-notch medical coverage comprehensive vision and dental plans, and a 401k with match eligibility to secure your financial future and including:  24/7 online physician consultations  virtual mental health resources  life coaching  engaging employee community groups  cash rewards for healthy habits and fitness reimbursements  library of on-demand fitness videos  Career Advancement Opportunities: Unlock your potential with clear paths for career progression and internal mobility across our diverse family of brands and business units.  Focused Learning and Development: Grow as a leader with our dedicated Learning and Organizational Development department, offering extensive resources like People Manager and leadership training, webinars, and eLearning courses.  Empowering Mentorship Program: Connect with colleagues through our company-wide mentorship program to share goals, overcome challenges, and drive your career forward.  Continuous Improvement Training: Participate in training that empowers all employees to learn and implement concepts that drive significant, positive change in the workplace.  Building a Healthy Society:  To date, our co-Founders Lynda and Stewart Resnick, through their foundations and The Wonderful Company, have invested more than $2.5 billion in education, health and wellness, community development, and sustainability initiatives across California’s Central Valley, Fiji, and the world. In 2025, Wonderful ranked as #1 in PEOPLE’s “100 Companies That Care” list and was named one of Fortune magazine’s 100 Best Companies to Work For. To learn more about our corporate social responsibility efforts, visit  csr.wonderful.com . Giving Back to the Community: Make a difference with Wonderful Giving , allowing you to allocate company-provided funds to up to three charities of your choice, and join Wonderful Neighbor to contribute to group service projects within our local communities.  Headquartered in Los Angeles, The Wonderful Company is a privately held $6 billion company dedicated to harvesting health around the world through its iconic consumer brands. The company’s 10,000 employees worldwide are committed to bringing consumers everywhere the freshest, most wholesome pistachios, citrus and pomegranates; bottling the finest water and wines; and creating colorful bouquets that are su