Engineering Director – Food Manufacturing & CapEx

Kraft Heinz; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 190,300 - 237,900; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k

Medical benefits

Paid Time Off

Wellbeing programs

Job summary

A leading food company is seeking a Head of Engineering in Chicago to oversee engineering operations across multiple plants. Responsibilities include leading CapEx processes and ensuring project alignment with financial objectives. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and 10-15 years of relevant experience in the food manufacturing industry. Strong leadership and analytical skills are essential for driving effective engineering solutions and influencing senior leadership.

Qualifications

• 10-15 years’ experience in engineering, project management or technical leadership.
• Demonstrated ability to influence senior leaders.
• Food manufacturing background desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead and direct the Engineering function with CapEx process responsibilities.
• Act as liaison resolving technical problems related to design and product performance.
• Develop the capital plan for the business unit.

Skills

Influencing senior leaders

Analytical reasoning

Leadership

Project management

Technical expertise in food manufacturing

Education

Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering

Job description

A leading food company is seeking a Head of Engineering in Chicago to oversee engineering operations across multiple plants. Responsibilities include leading CapEx processes and ensuring project alignment with financial objectives. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and 10-15 years of relevant experience in the food manufacturing industry. Strong leadership and analytical skills are essential for driving effective engineering solutions and influencing senior leadership.