Engineering Lead- AFH

As part of the enterprise Zone Technical Execution (ZTE) organization the Elevation Engineering Execution team plans and delivers new and renovated systems and capital assets at internal and external manufacturing sites across the North American zone.Reporting to either an AD of Engineering or the Head of Engineering for the BU theEngineering Leadis responsible for capital planning; project management; capital appropriation request (CAR) process; adherence to the Kraft Heinz Management System (KHMS); leading continuous improvement of plant / operations performance and capital management systems and tools; coaching mentoring and leadership of direct indirect and 3rdparty personnel; technical design of projects; and contractor management for assigned plants.

This role will lead key projects and ensure projects within assigned plants are appropriately resourced and deliver project KPIs. The Engineering Lead will form and maintain linkages with Manufacturing Leads Plant Operations North American Technical Services Engineering Teams Global Engineering Research and Development Food Safety and Quality Environmental Health and Safety Capital and Supply Chain Finance Capital Procurement and Supply Chain Development (SCD). For assigned plants / manufacturing POD the role willleadthe cross functional Technical Peer Reviews for major Capital projects. Stakeholder management is key in ensuring early engagement in projectsoccursand strategic and annual plans are built collaboratively and aligned across a highly matrixed organization.

EssentialFunctions &Responsibilities

Capital Planning & Budgeting:

• Working with global zones sites SCD and the capital PMO drive the multi-year and annual Maintenance and Growth capital planning process for assigned sites / manufacturing POD.Collaboratively work to prioritize the Maintenance budget across the cross functional team including Food Safety & Quality EHS External Suppliers FM Global Roofing PSM Manufacturing and Supply Chain leads.Ensure capital plans areobtainableprojects do not have unplanned impact to operations/service and capital and expense cash flows are planned.

• Accountable for the health compliance and successful delivery of Maintenance and Growth projects within assigned plants / manufacturing POD.

• Ensure safe construction practices arefollowedand new equipment installed is safe effective and in compliance with KHC and applicable industry standards.

• Mentor site Engineering and Capital ProjectManagers onusing lean construction teaming quality safetycostand delivery techniques.

• Approve project change controlrequest and use ofcontingencyor supplemental funds.

• Prepare and provideportfolio statusreports to Globaland North American committees.

• Work with Fixed Asset team monitoring and controllingCWIP.

ProjectManagement:

• Lead capital projects consisting of bothinternal and external partner firms andprofessionals to achieveapprovedprojectobjectivesfrom conceptual design throughvertical objectivesincludesafety assetor systemcapability or capacity budget schedule and compliance.

• Define and decide the final project budgets and schedules. Lead theCapital Appropriations Requests (CARs)submissionserving as the speaker advocatetocapital investment committees.

• Determinesthe project structure resourceneedsand associated skills to successfully execute the project securingexternal resources whenappropriate todeliver investmentsperthe agreed timing and scope.

• Ensure compliancetosafety and environmental policies procedures and work rules for project personnel contractors and subcontractors from design through operational verification.

• Develops a risk management strategy for the project and implements associated processes and tools to ensure effective identificationmonitoringandmitigationof project risk.

• Develop andmaintaineffective communication with projectteam governance teams businesspartnersand other provides routineprogress reportsensuring sponsors and stakeholdersremaininformedthroughout the life of the project.

• Implementrobustproject and financial controls including procedures for change control / management cost control / forecasting physical progress / productivity measurement and invoice review / payment.

• Ensure overall commissioningand vertical start-up aligns with the agreed handover strategy and the committed operations forecast.

Capital Appropriation Requests (CAR)

• Audits health checks

• Work with PMO Global / International on KHMS updates.

Management System (Kraft Heinz Management System internally - KHMS)

• Audits health checks

• Work with PMO Global / International on KHMSupdates.

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 businessprocess.

• Develop and share best practices and key performance indicators (KPIs) to driveoptimalCapex Management and Total Cost of Ownership (TCO).

• Buildmaintainand administeron-boarding and trainingto site and network Engineering and Capital Project Managers.

• Work with plant teams to develop cost savings opportunities and convertthe prioritizedideas into projects.

Performance & Talent Management

• Manage coachmentordirect& indirectreports including on-going feedback and annual reviews.

• Work closely with Engineering Technical Services and HR partnersto develop team members and help them reach career inputs suggestions and feedback on development plans to help your team members reach the next level.

• Accountable for organizational change managementand pulling in cross functional partners (HR) where needed.

Knowledge Management:

• Ensureprojects are aligned with theappropriate technicalsolutionswhile meeting cost targets and supportingproject goals

• Support Post Implementation Reviews (PIRs)to ensure change has been embedded into theWays of Working.

Customer and Contractor /Vendor Management:

• Partner with procurementearly in project development to align sourcingstrategywith scopescheduleand budgetobjectives.

• Ensurethe project has clearlydefinedtechnicalrequirementsand specs to enablecompetitiveaccuratebidding.

• Along with procurement lead key bid evaluations using KHCtools.

Expected Experience& Required Skills

• Be consistent across the job posting interview assessments and the job itself

• Include specific qualitative proven experiences versus generic years of experience

• Include both hard and soft skills

• Include skills that are observable measurable and assessable (speaking to their criticality to the role and business)

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

• Experience in engineering projectmanagementand /or technical leadershipacross multiple experience withain plant technical role(Operations Maintenance Plant Engineering) is preferred.

• PMP certificatestronglypreferred.

• Experience with strategic and annual capital planning.

• Strong background in process and packaging equipment for the food industry and / or plant facility engineering and maintenance including building construction and components building utilitiesmechanical 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 ofcapital financial and manufacturing Key Performance Indicators.

• Ability to work inmatrixenvironment.

• Proficient understanding of project managementpractices;including project initiating planning execution monitoring/controlling and closeout.

• Working knowledge of pre-design and pre-construction building systems/components and technology contract management project deliverymethodsand team building.

• Hands onexperience in the negotiation and management of contracts and agreements with engineering contractors vendors regulatory and government agencies.

• Experience reading and understanding construction drawings (Architectural Mechanical Electrical Process Plumbing Structural Fire) and construction specifications.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and interpersonal skills.

Work Environment & Schedule

This position is considered aField based environment; role requires frequent travel to customer locations stores manufacturing facilities etc.Additionally this role requireswillingness to travel to locations outside of home statefor extended periods (up to50%) as neededand the demonstrated ability to workremotelywith little supervision.Ability to workto flexibleschedule including days afternoonsnightsandovertime as needed.

Physicaldemandsinclude 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 noisyenvironment.