Project Sr Manager - Hydration & Desserts - The Kraft Heinz Company

Job Description

Job Purpose

The Sr Project Engineer coordinates and exercises functional authority for planning, organization, control, integration and completion of capital maintenance and engineering projects within the area of assigned responsibility by performing the following duties personally or through subordinate supervisors.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities

• To ensure projects are completed on time within budget or with successful attainment of objectives.
• Completes specific phases or aspects of the project such as technical studies, product design, preparation of specifications and technical plans and product testing.
• Coordinates activities concerned with technical developments, scheduling, and resolving engineering design and test problems.
• Controls expenditures within limitations of project budget.
• Prepares interim and completion project reports.
• Provide functional and technical support to the factories to minimize production and maintenance problems.
• Apply engineering expertise to equipment design, problems solving, and quality improvement.
• Support PRC and key support projects as technical advisor or project manager.
• In every activity, use the principles of TQM “To do the job right the first time” This includes establishing requirements and the process maps necessary to meet the customer’s requirements and all things done right the first time.

Expected Experience & Required Skills

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering from an accredited engineering school or related field is preferred.  
• 5+ years of experience of full cycle project management experience
• Strong background in mechanical and hydraulic systems, packaging methods, and materials, electronics and computer applications, and electrical systems. 
• Ability to work to flexible schedule including days, afternoons, midnights, and overtime as needed. 
• Demonstrated ability to Direct/Lead/Manage cross functional teams on large capital project/programs of $20MM or more. 

Work Environment & Schedule

This position is considered a Normal office environment with moderate travel to customer locations, stores, manufacturing facilities, etc.; offices are open workspaces Additionally, this role requires normal working hours. Up to 40% travel required across North America.

Location(s)

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 contactNATAI@kraftheinz.com.