Director Engineering Major Project Execution, North America Mid West

Barry Callebaut Group; Chicago (IL); Hybride; USD 150 000 - 180 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

MyFlex PTO

Paid holidays

Hybrid work environment

Diversity & Inclusion

Résumé du poste

Barry Callebaut Group is seeking an Engineering Execution Director to lead the overall engineering delivery for a new US greenfield/major brownfield chocolate site. You will manage internal and external teams, develop engineering scope, estimates, and schedules, and coordinate with authorities, start-up teams, and senior leadership.

The role requires 12+ years in an engineering environment, a degree in engineering, and strong TPM/Stage-gate experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor/Master’s Degree in Engineering required.
• Advanced level of English.
• 12+ years of experience in engineering, food process or CPG industry.
• Extensive experience in major greenfield/brownfield development, execution and start-up.
• Experience leading engineering departments or multiple technical teams.
• Strong budgeting and accounting skills.
• Proficiency with MS Office, SAP and engineering software.
• Knowledge of TPM, IM and Stage-gate project management.
• Ability to work with ambiguity and drive accountability.
• Willingness to travel ~30% for global meetings.

Responsabilités

• Lead overall engineering execution for US greenfield/major brownfield site, ensuring cost, schedule and safety targets.
• Direct internal and external engineering teams and stakeholders; develop scope, estimates and schedules.
• Apply stage-gate project management and CQV/IQOQPQ processes as needed.
• Report progress to program director and senior leadership; support start-up activities.

Connaissances

Project management TPM

Stage-gate PM

Leadership

Budgeting

English proficiency

Formation

Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Engineering

Outils

SAP

MS Office

Engineering software

Description du poste

About The Role

Barry Callebaut is a global organization poised for growth; a company which has embraced the vision to delight its customers, while out-performing its competitors, a business which is committed to sustainability, has innovation in its DNA, is a leader in complex manufacturing and supply chain solutions and is focused on being a best-in-class employer. Barry Callebaut seeks diverse and passionate people who thrive in a dynamic environment, focused on continuous learning, living Barry Callebaut’s Values and of course loving chocolate.

About The Role

Barry Callebaut is a global organization poised for growth; a company which has embraced the vision to delight its customers, while out-performing its competitors, a business which is committed to sustainability, has innovation in its DNA, is a leader in complex manufacturing and supply chain solutions and is focused on being a best-in-class employer. Barry Callebaut seeks diverse and passionate people who thrive in a dynamic environment, focused on continuous learning, living Barry Callebaut’s Values and of course loving chocolate.

As part of Next Level footprint strategy and supply network optimization, Barry Callebaut (BC) has approved recently to build a new Greenfield or Major Brownfield Chocolate Manufacturing site in USA. The Engineering Execution Director will be responsible for overall engineering execution of the project: Cost, Schedule, Safety, Permitting, Technical Readiness and others. This role will be guiding both the internal and external engineering team, developing engineering scope, estimates and schedule, applying stage-gate project management process, interfacing with external authorities regarding permit applications, executing construction and installation activities, collaborating with the start-up team, and reporting/ tracking engineering deliverables with key stakeholders which include senior leadership. The critical delivery of the role is on the creation of a new high-performance and fully capable greenfield/ major brownfield site that achieves Vertical Start Up (VSU) status and within budget, adherence to schedule, zero TRIR, in line with corporate strategies, targets and objectives.

Key Responsibilities Include

It is expected that the candidate has extensive experience in major capex project execution at blue chip companies and have also experienced initiative/ project start-ups applying TPM Early Management methodologies including CQV/ IQOQPQ. He/she will provide guidance on setting up and driving an engineering project team (internal & external) that have as end goal the delivery of VSU and other critical KPIs., with support of start-up teams and program director, to deliver a smooth start-up of the US greenfield/ major brownfield site, covering SC balanced score cards across Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, People and Environment.

Typical Deliverables Are

• Zero TRIR and compliance process safety/people safety standards
• Zero quality defects and compliance with BC and local Food Safety Standards
• Meeting Ram-up curve up to OEE +85%
• Adherence to schedule (no delay)
• Adherence to both Capex budgets (no overruns)

Scope

• Overall Manage and deliver US greenfield/ major brownfield project from an engineering standpoint
• Manage/ guide the engineering teams (internal & external), interface with other internal & external stakeholders, report/ track progress of the engineering execution, organize and lead regular technical steering team meetings and other including senior leadership.
• Be member and contributor to Global Engineering Community, a part of global engineering leadership team and setting and agreeing directions to be deployed as part of his/her role

About You

• Bachelor/Master’s Degree required in Engineering (Chemical, Mechanical or Electrical)
• Advanced level of English
• 12+ years of experience in an engineering environment, food process or CPG industry
• Extensive experience in major greenfield/ brownfield development, execution and start-up
• Experience in managing engineering department or different technical departments
• Team leadership and development experience
• Technical skills to understand and develop all core processes
• Accounting & budgeting skills
• Knowledgeable in MS Office Suite, SAP and engineering software
• In depth expertise in methodologies, such as: TPM, IM (Imitative Management) and Stage-gate Project Management
• Ability to work with ambiguity, breakthrough thinking, keep people accountable and directing them to right paths
• In principle fully allocated to US greenfield/ major brownfield project, also expected to travel for global meetings – 30% average travel depending on project cycle.

What You Can Expect From Barry Callebaut

• Salary Range of $150,000 - $180,000, depending on factors such as experience and location, plus annual bonus and our comprehensive benefits package.
• MyFlex PTO (unlimited!) and Paid Holidays
• Hybrid work environment
• An atmosphere where diversity is embraced, and inclusivity is second nature. We call it #OneBC! Just ask our champions with the Americas Women’s Forum and the Racial Equality Forum!
• Ability to grow personally and professionally within an organization that values development and internal career growth.
• Be part of our mission in making sustainability the norm through Forever Chocolate with priorities centered around prospering farmers, zero child labor, carbon and forest positive, and creating 100% sustainable ingredients in all of our products.

At Barry Callebaut, we are committed to Diversity & Inclusion. United by our strong values, we thrive on the diversity of who we are, where we come from, what we’ve experienced and how we think. We are committed to nurturing an inclusive environment where people can truly be themselves, grow to their full potential and feel they belong.

#oneBC - Diverse People, Sustainable Growth.