Process Engineering Manager

Agnello & Rogers; Plainfield (IL); On-site; USD 81,000 - 136,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in beverage alcohol is seeking a Manager for Process Engineering to lead projects and initiatives across North America. The role requires a strong background in process design, project management, and collaboration with various teams to ensure efficient operations and compliance with industry standards.

Benefits

Annual incentives

Stock awards

Healthcare benefits

Retirement benefits

Life insurance

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of experience in process design for food and beverage facilities.
• Experience with P&IDs and process flow diagrams.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and coordinate on-site construction.

Responsibilities

• Lead process and utilities programs for projects across North America.
• Evaluate engineering solutions and negotiate with suppliers.
• Ensure compliance with GMP and ISO standards.

Skills

Project Management

Process Design

Communication

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering (chemical or process preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office

SAP

Job description

Job Description :

Title:

Manager, Process Engineering

Level:

5

Hiring Manager:

Engineering Director

Location:

Plainfield

Our performance ambition is to be one of the best performing, most trusted and respected consumer products companies in the world. We are proud of the brands we make and the enjoyment they give to millions. We are passionate about alcohol playing a positive role in society as part of a balanced lifestyle. It is central to our purpose to celebrate life, every day, everywhere.

We are a global leader in beverage alcohol with an outstanding collection of brands across spirits and beer! We produce an assortment of over 200 brands - old and new, large and small, global and local - enjoyed in more than 180 countries.

Diageo is listed on the NYSE (DEO) and LSE (DGE). For more info, visit www.diageo.com and www.DRINKiQ.com.

Context/Scope:

Position requires strong knowledge of plant operations, including liquid processing, distillation, procurement, and project management. Leadership and communication skills are critical. The candidate should be innovative, capable of maintaining momentum, and able to prioritize multiple projects in a dynamic environment. The role requires understanding business needs across technical, plant, finance, and procurement functions in the US, Canada, and US Virgin Islands.

Purpose of Role:

Lead process and utilities programs for projects and strategic initiatives across North America. Support planning, design, implementation, and management of systems; provide engineering and project management support to manufacturing and related functions. Develop data collection systems for continuous feedback and assist with capital and expense project preparations.

Decision Making & Financial Responsibility

Evaluate engineering solutions, make decisions within projects, negotiate with suppliers and internal teams to ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget.

Key Outputs

• Lead project budgets and objectives, develop standardized project management practices, and communicate project status to partners.
• Assist in design, installation, commissioning, and improvement of beverage process equipment.
• Support implementation of plant equipment to ensure safety, quality, and productivity.
• Collaborate with plants and OEMs for efficient operations and process projects.
• Review process flow piping and P&IDs, identify and audit process equipment.
• Support process improvements across various manufacturing stages.
• Use structured problem solving to identify root causes of deviations and implement corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with GMP and ISO standards.
• Author documentation such as SOPs, validation protocols, and change requests.
• Maintain knowledge of cGMPs and regulatory concerns.
• Provide onsite support during process scale-up, launches, and full production.
• Assist with process investigations and product impact assessments.
• Create equipment and process specifications and drawings.
• Develop project justifications and proposals for capital projects.
• Identify opportunities for efficiency, safety, quality, and cost improvements.
• Guide site engineering on design and specifications.
• Manage project scope, schedules, budgets, and develop feasibility studies and capital plans.
• Understand manufacturing processes and recommend technological improvements.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering (chemical or process preferred).
• 5-7 years of experience in process design for food and beverage facilities, including P&IDs and process flow diagrams; distillation experience is a plus.
• Experience sizing and specifying process and utility equipment.
• Experience developing project scope, budgets, and schedules.
• Experience with professional services and food/beverage industry standards is beneficial.
• Interest in food safety and sanitary design principles.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and coordinate on-site construction (up to 40%).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; SAP knowledge is helpful.

Worker Type :

Regular

Primary Location:

Plainfield Tech Centre

Additional Locations :

Job Posting Start Date :

2024-10-11

Salary Range:

Minimum Salary:

$81,113

Maximum Salary:

$135,188
At Diageo, certain roles are eligible for additional rewards, including annual incentives and stock awards. US-based employees may also receive healthcare, retirement, disability, life insurance, wellness, and parental benefits, among others. The salary range applies to the primary location.