Global Process Engineering Manager

Flora Food Group; Kansas City (KS); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Flora Food Group is seeking an Engineering Manager to lead engineering projects across North America. The role involves managing cross-functional teams, ensuring project compliance with quality and budget, and driving sustainability initiatives. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Process Engineering and over 5 years of experience in the FMCG sector, demonstrating strong leadership and project management skills.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in FMCG or related industry.
• Operated at senior project manager level with complex multi-site projects.
• Attained Professional Engineer Status or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of the regional Exco capex program.
• Ensure project compliance with quality standards and budget.
• Develop engineering talent within the organization.

Skills

Leadership

Project Management

Process Engineering

Communication

Education

Degree in Process Engineering

Tools

Project Management Officer

Job description

About Flora Food GroupWe offer consumers a compelling choice in four growing categories : butters and spreads, creams, liquids and cheeses. We hold leadership positions in many of the 100 countries we operate in, with iconic brands including Flora, Becel+ProActiv, Blue Band, Country Crock, I Can't Believe It's Not Butter, Rama, and Violife, together with our local brands and Professional business. Global branded food champion Flora Food Group, offers the next generation of delicious, natural, nutritious food. Our products are more affordable and more sustainable than their dairy equivalents. About the RoleAs a member of the Global Engineering organization you will lead the delivery of the regionally agreed Exco capex program.Implements and maintains the Global Engineering strategy within the region (North America, Canada, and Latin America)Support the Americas Lead Engineering Manager in planning and managing project priorities for their region in line with the region's growth ambitionsSupports projects within the region to ensure they are properly planned, executed safely, OTIF, strictly within budget and successfully handed over to the respective Sourcing Unit teamSupports the implementation of the Flora Food Group Sustainability programCarries the responsibility to ensure the delivery of the projects within the region (North America, Canada and Latin America) via the locally based Global Engineering team, Central Global Engineering or contractors pending the feasibility and urgency of the projectProvides input and approval on the capital proposals for the region prior to submission to the Global engineering DirectorResponsible for ensuring due diligence and compliance of the projects within the region with the Flora Food Group Engineering and QA standards as well as the application of specific local obligations and / or requirementsIn addition : Continuously strives to find the latest technologies and methods to improve the efficiency, accuracy, and productivity of the global Supply Chain assets and Global Engineering personal responsibility for safety and a healthy environment on the projects, and demonstrates this by exampleLeads and develops the engineering talent within the organization and regionBuilds durable relationships with preferred suppliers and contractors to ensure reliability and cost optimizationLeadership skills in Process Engineering with the ability to handle complex multi-site projects with values ranging from 0.5 - 20 MEManaging conflicting project priorities and complexity within the region while delivering a high rate of innovationE2E OTIF and within the budget of the agreed capital project portfolio for the region whilst ensuring safety as our number 1 priority and adhering to FFG standards and Engineering ExcellenceCooperation with the lead SC director for the region for the definition, planning, and delivery of capital projectsContribute to the development of the FFG Global Engineering Organization, Capabilities, Resources, and to theDelivery of its Global VisionOutputs / performance MetricsSafety in Project ExecutionStrict Budget & Schedule adherence in the delivery of projectsEngineering Excellence and Quality StandardsSustainability & savings impactCustomer / Stakeholder FeedbackAbout You5+ Years in FMCG or related industryOperated at senior project manager levelFulfilled a variety of engineering and supply chain projects with a track record of deliveryProject engineering / management experienceLeadership skills in Process Engineering with ability to handle complex multi-site projectsCarrying the responsibility for project successes and providing strong direction for the teamsExcellent communication and coordination skills (both verbal and written).Flexibility to travel intra- and inter-continentallyProfessional Engineering Skills - Educated to degree standard in Process engineering disciplineProject design - Mfg Excellence Design Principles (FO), Design Process Mgt (FO)Project Management Officer - Working knowledgeProject Delivery (All sub-skills - Fully Operational)Maintenance Principles & Best Practice (WK)Cross-Functional Skills - All sub-skills (WK - FOAttained Professional Engineer Status (Or a member of a professional institution)Capital Procurement experienceWhat's next If this position sounds interesting, please hit the apply button now! #LI-OnsiteWe understand your resume might not be up to date and recommend that you apply with what you have or your LinkedIn Profile. Flora Food Group is dedicated to building an inclusive and diverse workplace, we understand that you might not meet all the requirements stated in the description, but we encourage you to apply anyway. You might be the right candidate for this role or other roles. Flora Food Group is an employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace and equal opportunities for all. We recruit based only on values, qualifications, performance, skills, behaviours, experience, and knowledge. We ensure job advertisements are free from unintentional bias. No personal characteristics should be a barrier to joining Flora Food Group. We prohibit discrimination and harassment based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or other personal characteristics.

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Engineering Manager • Kansas City, KS, United States