Director, Engineering – Meat, Cheese, Coffee, Snacks

Job Description

Primary Responsibilities

Leads and directs the Engineering function with direct responsibility to CapEx process which includes deep technical case project management and financial cost management.

Acts as a liaison with departments sub-contractors and vendors in resolving problems related to design manufacture product acceptance from a technical standpoint product performance competitive cost and quality assurance

Although not a design function it is expected that the Head of Engineer can constructively challenge the technical solves presented and drive optimal and sustaining solves to projects to the applicable factories

The BU head of Engineering is responsible for developing the 1 to 3 year capital plan for the overall business unit in collaboration with the BU lead and Zone Technical Leader equating cost resources and timelines

Responsible to accurately scoping the financial components of the project and its cash flow in collaboration with the Finance department

Adherence to the CapEx stage gate process with leading roles in the technical peer reviews before project CAR submission

Approval of the CAR document (when whenever needed by a project) and ability to concisely and convincedly present the project CAR to different executive approval committees

Assigns engineering design program project review and job release activity to technical project engineers. Assists various engineering staff in coordination of all engineering activities including the CAPEX Projects & Systems process.

Strong analytical reasoning and critical thinking to propose project options and evaluate trade-offs necessary to deliver the best technical project solve

Ability to factor other key areas such as EHS and FQS as part of the project requests

Ability to understand and incorporate maintenance requirements as part of capital projects

Develops and formally documents improved processes procedures and standards.

Develops performance guidelines/standards for engineering staff; defines and sets departmental and individual staff goals in support of management objectives. Evaluates staff performance in relationship to the established goals and objectives.

Serves as an advisor to other technical personnel and plant project engineers

Qualifications

Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering from an accredited engineering school or related field is required

Minimum of 10-15 years experience in engineering project management and /or technical leadership

Demonstrated ability to influence senior leaders of the organization

Food manufacturing background and desirable understanding of meat processing cheese manufacturing and refrigeration overall

Possess a credible authority both internal and external

Excellent knowledge of the Kraft Heinz Operation processes and Engineering Playbook

Experience leading cross functional initiatives across multiple plants / businesses preferred

Experience implementing improvement strategies across multiple plants / businesses preferred

Ability to apply mathematical operations to such tasks as frequency distribution determination of test reliability and validity analysis of variance correlation techniques sampling theory and factor analysis

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 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 candidates geographic region job-related knowledge skills and experience among other factors

Long-Term Incentive (LTI): In addition to base salary and bonus this role is eligible for additional compensation in the form of equity.

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 well-being 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

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Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer that prohibits discrimination or harassment of any type. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race color national origin age sex sexual orientation gender gender identity or expression disability status protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. Applicants who require an accommodation to participate in the job application or hiring process should contact .