Manager, Engineering Project Execution

Barry Callebaut Manufacturing Iberica SA.; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Unlimited PTO

Paid holidays

Job summary

Barry Callebaut is seeking a senior project engineering manager (US) to lead the engineering execution of network transformation projects, manage internal and external teams, and drive safety, quality and cost performance.

The role requires 12+ years in engineering, a Bachelor/Master in Engineering, TPM/Stage-gate expertise, and travel about 30%. The position offers a hybrid work arrangement and a competitive salary with bonus potential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor/Master’s degree in Engineering (Chemical, Mechanical or Electrical).
• Advanced level of English.
• 12+ years of experience in an engineering environment, food process or CPG industry.
• Extensive experience in major capex project development, execution and start-up.
• Experience in managing engineering department or different technical departments.
• Team leadership and development experience.
• Accounting & budgeting skills.
• Knowledgeable in MS Office Suite, SAP and engineering software.
• In depth expertise in TPM, Stage-gate Project Management.

Responsibilities

• Lead internal and external engineering teams for US network transformation projects.
• Drive safety, quality, delivery, cost KPIs across projects.
• Interface with stakeholders and senior leadership; report progress.

Skills

Team leadership

Engineering management

Project management

Budgeting

MS Office

SAP

TPM

Stage-gate

Education

Bachelor/Master’s in Engineering

Tools

Engineering software

SAP

Job description

At Barry Callebaut, we are on a journey to transform the cocoa and chocolate industry. As the world’s leading manufacturer of high-quality chocolate and cocoa products, our actions truly shape the future of our industry. We are a business‑to‑business company, serving the entire food sector, from the cocoa bean to the finest chocolate product. We are a company with a purpose, we believe in doing well by doing good and reinvesting in the communities we operate. We have a long‑standing commitment to sustainability and our goal is to shape a sustainable cocoa and chocolate future. We are headquartered in Zurich, and have more than 12,000 passionate Employees working in more than 40 countries worldwide. We are very proud of who we are and what we do. And of course, we are always looking for talented people to help us have a positive impact on our industry and beyond!

About the role

Barry Callebaut is a global organization poised for growth; a company which has embraced the vision to delight its customers, while out‑performing its competitors, a business which is committed to sustainability, has innovation in its DNA, is a leader in complex manufacturing and supply chain solutions and is focused on being a best‑in‑class employer. Barry Callebaut seeks diverse and passionate people who thrive in a dynamic environment, focused on continuous learning, living Barry Callebaut’s Values and of course loving chocolate. As part of Americas’ footprint strategy and supply network optimization, Barry Callebaut (BC) has planned recently to expand and upgrade Chocolate Manufacturing sites in the US. In collaboration with our broader engineering and technical teams, the major project engineering manager (US) will be supporting the engineering execution in the US: Cost, Schedule, Safety, Permitting, Technical Readiness and others. He or She will be guiding both the internal and external engineering team, developing engineering scope, estimates and schedule, applying stage‑gate project management process, interfacing with external authorities regarding permit applications, executing construction and installation activities, collaborating with the start‑up team, and reporting and tracking engineering deliverables with key stakeholders which include senior leadership.

Key responsibilities include

It is expected that the candidate has extensive experience in major capex project execution at blue chip companies and has experience with initiative/project start‑ups applying TPM Early Management methodologies including CQV/ IQOQPQ. He or she will provide guidance on setting up and driving an engineering project team (internal & external) that has as an end goal the delivery of VSU and other critical KPIs, with support of start‑up teams and program director, to deliver a smooth start‑up of various projects, covering SC balanced score cards across Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, People and Environment.

Typical deliverables are

• Zero TRIR and compliance process safety/people safety standards
• Zero quality defects and compliance with BC and local Food Safety Standards
• Meeting Ramp‑up curve up to OEE +85%
• Adherence to schedule (no delay)
• Adherence to Capex budgets (no overruns)
• People engagement survey +90%
• Compliance to energy/CO2 reduction targets
• Compliance to BC and local Environmental requirements
• Overall manage and deliver our network transformation project(s) in the US from an engineering standpoint
• Manage/guide the engineering teams (internal & external), interface with other internal & external stakeholders, report/track progress of the engineering execution, organize and lead regular technical steering team meetings and other including senior leadership
• Be member and contributor to Global Eng Community, setting and agreeing directions to be deployed as part of his/her role
• Cross‑function collaboration with Food Safety/Quality, SHE, Sourcing and Manufacturing

About you

• Bachelor/Master’s degree required in Engineering (Chemical, Mechanical or Electrical)
• Advanced level of English
• 12+ years of experience in an engineering environment, food process or CPG industry
• Extensive experience in major capex project development, execution and start‑up
• Experience in managing engineering department or different technical departments
• Team leadership and development experience
• Technical skills to understand and develop all core processes
• Accounting & budgeting skills
• Knowledgeable in MS Office Suite, SAP and engineering software
• In depth expertise in methodologies, such as TPM, IM (Imitative Management) and Stage‑gate Project Management
• Ability to work with ambiguity, breakthrough thinking, keep people accountable and directing them to right paths
• In principle fully allocated to Network Transformation project in the US, also expected to travel for global meetings – 30% average travel depending on project cycle

What you can expect from Barry Callebaut

• Salary Range of $130,000 - $150,000, depending on factors such as experience and location, plus annual bonus and our comprehensive benefits package
• MyFlex PTO (unlimited!) and Paid Holidays
• Hybrid work environment
• An atmosphere where diversity is embraced, and inclusivity is second nature. We call it #OneBC! Just ask our champions with the Americas Women’s Forum and the Racial Equality Forum
• Ability to grow personally and professionally within an organization that values development and internal career growth
• Be part of our mission in making sustainability the norm through Forever Chocolate with priorities centered around prospering farmers, zero child labor, carbon and forest positive, and creating 100% sustainable ingredients in all of our products

At Barry Callebaut, we are committed to Diversity & Inclusion. United by our strong values, we thrive on the diversity of who we are, where we come from, what we’ve experienced and how we think. We are committed to nurturing an inclusive environment where people can truly be themselves, grow to their full potential and feel they belong. #oneBC - Diverse People, Sustainable Growth.