What are the responsibilities and job description for the Engineering Lead, Meat position at The Kraft Heinz Company?
Job Description
What's on the Menu:
Capex Planning and Budgeting
Work with cross-function teams on project development and in close cooperation with Manufacturing and Supply Chain leads to properly and accurately define, prioritize and budget capital projects in the AOP and long-term CAPEX Plan.
Portfolio Management: Accountable for scope deliverables, cost, and timing for projects including process and packaging equipment and internal plant infrastructure. Ensure all work is carried out safely, effective and in compliance with KHC and applicable industry standards.
Mentor site Engineering and Capital Project Managers on using lean construction teaming, quality, safety, cost and delivery techniques.
Approve project change control request and use of contingency or supplemental funds.
Prepare and provide portfolio status reports to Global and North American committees.
Work with Fixed Asset team monitoring and controlling CWIP.
Capital Appropriation Requests (CAR)
Serve as Engineering representative for all Technical Peer Reviews (TPR's) within assigned portfolio.
Integral part of the CAPEX review and approval process for responsible sites.
Management System (Kraft Heinz Management System internally - KHMS)
Audits, health checks
Work with PMO, Global / International on KHMS updates.
Project Management Standards, Tools
Work with PMO in driving continuous improvement of capital project management activities for all KHC entities, and initiative projects to improve capital business process.
Develop and share best practices and key performance indicators (KPI's) to drive optimal Capex Management and Total Cost of Ownership (TCO).
Build, maintain and administer on-boarding and training to site and network Engineering and Capital Project Managers.
Performance & Talent Management
Mentor indirect reports including on-going feedback and participation in annual reviews.
Work closely with Engineering, Technical Services, and HR partners to develop team members and help them reach career goals. Provide inputs, suggestions, and feedback on development plans to help your team members reach the next level.
Accountable for organizational change management and pulling in cross functional partners (HR) where needed.
Recipe for Success
Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering from an accredited engineering school or related field is required.
Experience in engineering, project management and/or technical leadership.
Experience in project development, layouts (AutoCAD), equipment selection, and contractor selection.
Proficiency in OEM and contractor management, risk management, and resource management.
Advanced CPG Food Engineering expertise in theories and principles of the professional field, as demonstrated by previous successful project and/or program implementations.
Experience and capability to assess feasibility and soundness of proposed engineering solutions.
Strong background in process and packaging equipment for the food industry and/or plant facility engineering and maintenance including building construction and components, building utilities, mechanical and electrical systems, ammonia refrigeration systems, electrical controls systems, computer applications, facility support equipment, and water and wastewater systems.
Demonstrated ability to Direct/Lead/Manage cross functional teams on large capital project/programs of $20MM or more.
Understanding of capital financial and manufacturing Key Performance Indicators.
Team-oriented approach.
Work Environment & Schedule
This position is considered a Field based environment; role requires frequent travel to customer locations, stores, manufacturing facilities, etc. Additionally, this role requires willingness to travel to locations outside of home state for extended periods (up to 50%) as needed and the demonstrated ability to work remotely with little supervision.
Ability to work to flexible schedule including days, afternoons, nights and overtime as needed.
Physical Requirements
Physical demands include but not limited to:
This role requires inspection of sites to detect safety concerns.
Occasional need to scale heights and traversal of workplace.
Must be able to complete tasks in a noisy environment.
