Project Lead Meals Desserts

Job Description

Job Purpose

As part of the enterprise Zone Technical (ZTE) organization the Capital Engineering team plans and delivers new and renovated systems and capital assets at internal manufacturing sites and operating units (OPUs) across the North American zone. Reporting directly to the Head of Engineering & Capital the Project Lead is responsible for strongly establishing linkages with Manufacturing Pod Leads Plant Operations and North American Technical Services Engineering Teams Research and Development Business Development Quality ORM Finance and Supplier Relationship with Procurement.

You will be responsible for coaching and mentoring assigned plants engineering and technical staff in all aspects of capital project management and plant engineering. You need to be experienced in the areas of influencing and working across the organization.

You will participate in cross functional Peer Reviews for major Capital projects >$1MM) within the North American zone portfolio across more than 30 sites in the US and Canada to ensure projects are rightsized and fitforpurpose. Ensure that future Maintenance and Growth capital projects are clearly defined and included in Strategic Plans Master Plans and AOP.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities

Capex Planning and Budgeting

• Work across Maintenance package owners (Food Safety & Quality EHS External Suppliers FM Global Roof etc. and in close cooperation with Manufacturing and Supply Chain leads to properly and accurately define prioritize and budget capital projects in the AOP and FiveYear Strat Plan.

Portfolio Management

• Accountable for the health compliance and successful delivery of all Maintenance and select Growth projects within assigned portfolio.
• Ensure all work carried out and equipment installed is safe effective and in compliance with KHC and applicable industry standards.
• Mentor site Engineering and Capital Project Managers on using lean construction teaming quality safety cost and delivery techniques.
• Approve project change control request and use of contingency or supplemental funds.
• Prepare and provide portfolio status reports to Global and North American committees.
• Work with Fixed Asset team monitoring and controlling CWIP.

Capital Appropriation Requests (CAR)

• Serve as Engineering representative for all Technical Peer Reviews (TPRs) within assigned portfolio.
• Review and approve emergency CAR (eCAR) request from sites.

Management System (Kraft Heinz Management System internally KHMS)

• Audits health checks
• Work with PMO Global / International on KHMS updates.

Project Management Standards Tools

• Work with PMO in driving continuous improvement of capital project management activities for all KHC entities and initiative projects to improve capital business process.
• Develop and share best practices and key performance indicators (KPIs) to drive optimal Capex Management and Total Cost of Ownership (TCO).
• Build maintain and administer onboarding and training to site and network Engineering and Capital Project Managers.

Performance & Talent Management

• Manage and mentor direct reports including ongoing feedback and annual reviews.
• Work closely with Engineering Technical Services and HR partners to develop team members and help them reach career goals. Provide inputs suggestions and feedback on development plans to help your team members reach the next level.
• Accountable for organizational change management and pulling in cross functional partners (HR) where needed.

Expected Experience & Required Skills

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering from an accredited engineering school or related field is required.
• Experience in engineering project management and /or technical leadership.
• Advanced CPG Food Engineering expertise in theories and principles of the professional field as demonstrated by previous successful project and/or program implementations. Experience and capability to assesses feasibility and soundness of proposed engineering solutions.
• Strong background in process and packaging equipment for the food industry and / or plant facility engineering and maintenance including building construction and components building utilities mechanical and electrical systems ammonia refrigeration systems electrical controls systems computer applications facility support equipment and water and wastewater systems.
• Demonstrated ability to Direct/Lead/Manage cross functional teams on large capital project/programs of $20MM or more.
• Understanding of capital financial and manufacturing Key Performance Indicators.
• Teamoriented approach.

Work Environment & Schedule

This position is considered a Field based environment; role requires frequent travel to customer locations stores manufacturing facilities etc. Additionally this role requires willingness to travel to locations outside of home state for extended periods (up to 40 as needed and the demonstrated ability to work remotely with little supervision. Ability to work to flexible schedule including days afternoons nights and overtime as needed.

Physical Requirements

Physical demands include but not limited to:

• This role requires inspection of sites to detect safety concerns. Occasional need to scale heights and traversal of workplace.
• Must be able to complete tasks in a noisy environment.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain all duties or responsibilities that are required of the role. Duties or responsibilities may change or be added with or without notice.

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:

Bonus: This position is eligible for a performancebased 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 candidates geographic region jobrelated 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 familys 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 wellbeing lifestyle for our employees and their families.

Youll 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 401kLife Accidental Death & Dismemberment Disability

Location(s)

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 for assistance.