Engineering Capital Projects Leader - Field-Based

Kraft Heinz; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 164,200 - 205,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Kraft Heinz is seeking an Engineering Associate Director for the North America zone to lead capital projects across manufacturing sites, coordinating with Manufacturing Directors, R&D, and Supply Chain. This role emphasizes asset lifecycle management, reliability, and continuous improvement in a highly regulated food environment.

The position requires 10+ years in engineering leadership, cross-functional collaboration, and strong presentation skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering required; MBA preferred.
• PMP certification preferred.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams and coaching staff.
• 10+ years in engineering, project management, or technical leadership in a regulated industry.

Responsibilities

• Capex portfolio management across plants, coordinating with COE, PMO, and functions.
• Lead engineering workstream on large, strategic capital projects with $20M+ annual spend.
• Provide technical guidance on lean construction, quality, safety, and cost control.
• Mentor and develop both direct and dotted-line reports; support career development across teams.

Skills

People management

Cross-functional leadership

Presentation skills

Influence and communication

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

MBA preferred

PMP certification preferred

Job description

Kraft Heinz is seeking an Engineering Associate Director for the North America zone to lead capital projects across manufacturing sites, coordinating with Manufacturing Directors, R&D, and Supply Chain. This role emphasizes asset lifecycle management, reliability, and continuous improvement in a highly regulated food environment.

The position requires 10+ years in engineering leadership, cross-functional collaboration, and strong presentation skills.