Coordinates the implementation of a defined, short-term project or sub-set of projects (less than one year) within set organizational procedures and standards. - Responsible for meeting sub-set objectives within quality, time, and budget targets, and for managing associated risks. - Analyzes requirements with the project sponsor/customer or senior colleagues, designs the implementation proposal, and evaluates the feasibility. - Responsible for technical and organizational management and financial aspects of the activities. - Reports progress and any issues to more senior management. - Coordinates activities of one or two lower-level team members.
- To ensure projects are completed on time within budget or with successful attainment of objectives.
- Completes specific phases or aspects of the project such as technical studies, product design, preparation of specifications and technical plans and product testing.
- Coordinates activities concerned with technical developments, scheduling, and resolving engineering design and test problems.
- Controls expenditures within limitations of project budget.
- Prepares interim and completion project reports.
- Provide functional and technical support to the factories to minimize production and maintenance problems.
- Apply engineering expertise to equipment design, problem solving, and quality improvement.
- Participate in committee or task forces where necessary to contribute to company goals.
- Support key projects as technical advisor or project manager.
- In every activity, use the principles of Kraft Heinz Management System (KHMS). This includes establishing requirements and the process maps necessary to meet the customer’s requirements and all things done right the first time.
- Promote KHMS through actions and communications to all customers (internal and external), conformance to requirements, to provide quality products and services and provide technical solutions/leadership for the reduction in cost of quality.
- Development of project scope, justification, and factory/company impact.
- Appropriation preparation including cost estimates, savings, and timing plan.
- Development and management of cost controls, asset controls and scheduling controls.
- Supervises various contractors in the scope of project manager.
- Maintain adequate project documentation
- Evaluate, plan and implement approved projects in the direction of Engineering, Project Review Committee and/or Management Board.
- Cost Reduction/Production Improvement; Participate actively in Company efforts to reduce operational costs and improve finished quality attributes. Develop projects where appropriate to initiate utilization of cost cutting/quality improving technique or equipment.
- Analyzing and preparing appropriation request for capital improvement and replacements of inefficient assets, collecting and organizing data for future capital improvements on a five-year capital spending budget basis; maintaining and active cost reduction program.
- The incumbent must also possess a high level of human relation’s skills to be able to efficiently interact with individuals from varying work disciplines and cultural backgrounds.
- Direct and compile capital budgeting; collect future capital project requirements from factory departments and compile into a final five-year capital budget. Control the currently fiscal year budget to ensure that the current factory needs are met as well as assuring that its needs are well positioned for the future.
- Analyze and prepare appropriation requests; prepares and financially analyzes all capital and expense appropriation requests. This includes new facilities and equipment for factory operating improvements, capacity increases and replacement of equipment.
Qualifications :
- Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering from an accredited engineering school or related field is required
- Minimum of 5- 10 years’ experience in engineering and or leadership
- Ability to Direct/Lead/Manage cross functional teams
- Understanding of financial and manufacturing Key Performance Indicators
- Strong background in mechanical and hydraulic systems, packaging methods, materials, electronics and computer applications, and electrical systems. Basic PLC programming knowledge preferred.
- Dairy processing experience preferred
- Strong communication skills are required for presentations to factory staff on technical issues or specific project activity.
- Ability to read, analyzes, and interprets general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
- Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
- Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
- Ability to apply mathematical operations to such tasks as frequency distribution, determination of test reliability and validity, analysis of variance, correlation techniques, sampling theory, and factor analysis.
- Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
- Ability to work to flexible schedule including days, afternoons, midnights, overtime and travel as needed.
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Our Total Rewards philosophy is to provide a meaningful and flexible spectrum of programs that equitably support our diverse workforce and their families and complement Kraft Heinz’ strategy and values.
New Hire Base Salary Range:
$77,800.00 - $97,300.00
Bonus: This position is eligible for a performance-based bonus as provided by the plan terms and governing documents.
The compensation offered will take into account internal equity and may vary depending on the candidate's geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors
Benefits: Coverage for employees (and their eligible dependents) through affordable access to healthcare, protection, and saving for the future, we offer plans tailored to meet you and your family’s needs. Coverage for benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents.
Wellbeing: We offer events, resources, and learning opportunities that inspire a physical, social, emotional, and financial well-being lifestyle for our employees and their families.
You’ll be able to participate in a variety of benefits and wellbeing programs that may vary by role, country, region, union status, and other employment status factors, for example:
Physical - Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental, Vision, Screenings/Assessments
Social - Paid Time Off, Company Holidays, Leave of Absence, Flexible Work Arrangements, Recognition, Training
Emotional – Employee Assistance Program , Wellbeing Programs, Family Support Programs
Financial – 401k, Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Disability
Location(s)
Lowville Plant
Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Underrepresented Ethnic Minority Groups/Women/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity and other protected classes. In order to ensure reasonable accommodation for protected individuals, applicants that require accommodation in the job application process may contact [email protected] for assistance.
