Engineering Lead MCCS

heinz; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 142,000 - 177,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Wellbeing programs

401k plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Kraft Heinz in Chicago is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead capital projects across North America from front end through commissioning and startup. You will coordinate cost estimating, scheduling, risk management and cross-functional collaboration with R&D, Quality and Operations.

This role requires strong mechanical, hydraulic, electrical knowledge and the ability to manage multiple sites with up to 50% travel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering from an accredited school.
• 5-7 years of full-cycle project management experience.
• Experience in capital project governance, vendor management, scheduling and risk management.
• Strong background in mechanical/hydraulic systems, packaging, materials, electronics and electrical systems.
• Able to work a flexible schedule including days, afternoons, midnights and overtime.
• Direct/Lead/Manage cross-functional teams on large capital projects of $20MM+.
• Travel up to 50%.

Responsibilities

• Lead capital projects through full lifecycle, including front end development, cost estimating, execution, commissioning, startup and close out.
• Ensure projects are completed on time within budget or with successful attainment of objectives.
• Drive continuous improvement to improve equipment reliability, maintainability, efficiency and lifecycle cost.
• Prepare technical scopes and equipment bid documents with R&D, Quality, Operations and other cross-functional teams.
• Provide functional and technical support to factories to minimize production and maintenance problems.
• Apply engineering expertise to equipment design, problem solving, and quality improvement.
• Support PRC and key projects as technical advisor or project manager.

Skills

Project management

Vendor management

Scheduling

Risk management

Leadership

Communication

Cross-functional leadership

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Job description

Essential Function s & Responsibilities :

• To ensure projects are completed on time within budget or with successful attainment of objectives .
• Lead capital projects through the full project lifecycle, including front end development, cost estimating, execution, commissioning, startup and project close out.
• Drive continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to improve equipment reliability, maintainability, efficiency and lifecycle cost
• 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.
• Creates detailed technical scope and equipment bid documents in collaborations with R&D, Quality, Operations, and other cross-functional teams as applicable.
• Prepares interim and completion project reports for both technical and stakeholder audiences.
• 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.
• Support PRC and key support projects as technical advisor or project manager.
• In every activity, use the principles of TQM "To do the job right the first time" This includes establishing requirements and the process maps necessary to meet the customer's requirements and all things done right the first time.

Expected Experience & Required Skills :

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering from an accredited engineering school or related field is required
• 5-7 years of experience of full cycle project management experience
• Experience in capital project governance, vendor management, project scheduling, risk management, leadership, communication, and experience managing multiple concurrent capital projects across several sites.
• Strong background in mechanical and hydraulic systems, packaging methods, and materials, electronics and computer applications, and electrical systems .
• Ability to work to flexible schedule including days, afternoons, midnights, and overtime as needed .
• Demonstrated ability to Direct/Lead/Manage cross functional teams on large capital project/programs of $20MM or more .
• Traveling up to 50 %

Work Environment & Schedule

This position is considered a Normal office environment with moderate travel to customer locations, stores, manufacturing facilities, etc.; offices are open workspaces Additionally, this role requires normal working hours. Up to 50% travel required across North America.

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:

$141,500.00 - $176,900.00

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) Chicago/Aon Center, Garland Plant, Springfield 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 [e-mail] for assistance.