Kraft Heinz
Food manufacturing
Director,Engineering–Meat,Cheese,Coffee,Snacks
“Director, Engineering – Meat, Cheese, Coffee, Snacks at Kraft Heinz. Skills: Engineering, Project Management, Technical Leadership. Lead Engineering function. Resolve design problems”
Industry & Context.
analytical reasoning; critical thinking; evaluate trade-offs
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, 10-15 years’ experience in engineering, project management, technical leadership, Demonstrated ability to influence senior leaders, Kraft Heinz Operation processes, Engineering Playbook
Nice to Have
Food manufacturing background, understanding of meat processing, cheese manufacturing, refrigeration overall, Experience leading cross functional initiatives, Experience implementing improvement strategies
What You'll Do.
Lead Engineering function
Resolve design problems
Resolve manufacture problems
Resolve product acceptance problems
Resolve product performance problems
Resolve competitive cost problems
Resolve quality assurance problems
Challenge technical solves
Scope financial components
Manage project cash flow
Adhere to CapEx stage gate process
Lead technical peer reviews
Assign engineering design activity
Assign program activity
Assign project review activity
Assign job release activity
Coordinate engineering activities
Propose project options
Incorporate maintenance requirements
Document improved processes
Develop performance guidelines
Set departmental goals
Set individual staff goals
Evaluate staff performance
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Liaison with departments; Liaison with sub-contractors; Liaison with vendors; Collaborate with BU lead; Collaborate with Zone Technical Leader; Collaborate with Finance department; Lead cross functional initiatives; Advise other technical personnel; Advise plant project engineers
Communication Scope
influence senior leaders; present project CAR to executive committees
Process & Methodology
CapEx process, project management, financial cost management, scoping, cash flow management, stage gate process, CAR submission, CAR approval, CAPEX Projects & Systems process
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