Project Engineer

Port City Bakery, Inc.

is a national leader in the food industry, built on a foundation of innovation, quality, and commitment to excellence.

Since our start in 1989 in Green Bay, Wisconsin, weve evolved from a small retail bakery into a multi-facility operation specializing in frozen doughs, self-rising and par-baked pizza crusts, and now topped pizzas through our Peps Pizza Co., Bellarico, and Luiges brands.

With state-of-the-art production facilities in Wisconsin and Minnesota, and support from our in-house equipment engineers, we continue to grow and diversify.

Today, with over 600 employees, we remain proud of our roots and excited for the futureone we build every day through the dedication and talent of our team.

Why Join Port City Bakery: Opportunity to lead projects across six manufacturing facilitiesDesign equipment that is built and implemented in-houseDrive automation and operational improvementsWork directly with company leadershipSignificant capital project exposureGrowing organization with multiple brands and facilities Position Summary: Port City Bakery Inc is seeking an experienced and strategic Engineer to assist with all aspects of engineering, maintenance, and technical services across our multi-facility food manufacturing operations across multiple states.

This role works with a diverse team including engineers, technicians and programmers, along with production, safety, quality and continuous improvement staff supporting 12 production lines across six facilities.

The ideal candidate will drive operational excellence, foster a culture of continuous improvement, and ensure high levels of reliability, safety, and compliance within a fast-paced, SQF and USDA-certified environment.

Key Responsibilities: Work with a team of 60+ across engineering, maintenance, and technical functions, including Engineers, Programmers, Technicians, and Maintenance Supervisors to design, procure and implement technologies to improve our production processes.Assist with maintenance and reliability for 12 production lines across six facilities, including a dedicated machine shop for equipment design, build, and modification.Collaborate closely with production and support departments to achieve targets related to equipment uptime, waste reduction, and operational efficiency.Drive continuous improvement initiatives and implement best practices across all sites to enhance reliability and performance.Help to effectively manage, and control annual maintenance and capital budgets exceeding $7 million, ensuring cost-effective allocation of resources.Ensure compliance with all food safety and regulatory requirements, including SQF, USDA and BISSC (Baking Industry Sanitation Standards Committee) standards.Design Conveyors, Material Handling Equipment, Presses, and other production equipment per sanitary and bakery standards of designManage facilities projects ranging from Roof Work, HVAC, Building Expansions and Construction, Refrigeration, Facility Electric...