Engineering Lead MCCS

The Kraft Heinz Company; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 142,000 - 177,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonus

Healthcare coverage

401k

Wellbeing programs

Paid time off

Job summary

The Kraft Heinz Company in Chicago is seeking an experienced Capital Projects Manager to lead large-scale projects across the full lifecycle, from front-end development to startup and closeout. This role requires hands-on engineering leadership, cost control, and cross-functional collaboration.

Ideal candidates have a BS in Engineering and 5–7 years of capital project management experience, with the ability to travel up to 50% across North America.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lead capital projects through full lifecycle, including front end development, cost estimating, execution, commissioning, startup and closeout
• Drive continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to improve equipment reliability, maintainability, efficiency and lifecycle cost
• Prepare specifications and technical plans and product testing with cross-functional teams
• Coordinate activities concerning technical developments, scheduling, and testing problems
• Control expenditures within project budget and create bid documents with R&D, Quality, Operations
• Prepare interim and final project reports for technical and stakeholder audiences
• 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
• Adhere to TQM principles and establish processes to meet customer requirements

Skills

Project management

Cost estimating

Vendor management

Leadership

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Job description

Job Description

Essential Functions& Responsibilities:

• To ensure projects are completed on time within budget or with successful attainment ofobjectives.
• Lead capital projects through the full project lifecycle, including front end development, cost estimating, execution, commissioning,startupand project close out.
• Drive continuous improvement byidentifyingopportunities to improve equipment reliability, maintainability,efficiencyand 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 incollaborationswith R&D, Quality, Operations, and other cross-functional teams as applicable.
• Prepares interim andcompletionproject reportsfor both technical and stakeholder audiences.
• Provide functional and technical support to the factories to minimize production and maintenance problems.
• Apply engineeringexpertiseto equipment design, problemsolving, 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 firsttime” Thisincludesestablishingrequirements 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 isrequired
• 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, packagingmethods, andmaterials, electronics and computer applications, and electrical systems.
• Ability to worktoflexiblescheduleincluding 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.
• Travelingup to 50%

Work Environment & Schedule

This position is considered aNormaloffice environment with moderate travel to customer locations, stores, manufacturing facilities, etc.; offices are open workspacesAdditionally, this role requiresnormal working hours.Up to 50%travelrequiredacross 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 savingfor the future, we offer plans tailored to meet you and your family’s needs. Coveragefor 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 aphysical, 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.