Sr. Project Engineer

Heartland Food Products Group is a global leader in the consumer packaged goods (CPG) industry, producing low-calorie sweeteners, coffee, coffee creamers and liquid water enhancers. We manufacture and market Splenda, the #1 brand in the low calorie sweetener category and the most recognized in the world. We make coffee, tea and water taste better and help people live happier, healthier and longer lives by making it easy to reduce sugar.

This role is 100% on-site at our Manufacturing Plant.

Scope :

The Sr. Project Engineer will support manufacturing operations with the introduction of new processing, packaging or facility fixed capital assets. Identify, develop and implement process improvements. He or She will also serve as a technical resource for designing and implementing technical solutions. Accountable for timely delivery of project engineering deliverables in a multi-functional environment. This could involve the relocation and optimization of the existing fixed asset base and / or the purchase of new fixed assets.

Essential Duties and Key Responsibilities :

• Managing capital projects from initiation to delivery utilizing engineering project management processes and procedures
• Adhering to regulations, industry best practices, and company engineering standards.
• Ensuring the successful completion of all project phases; Initiating, Planning, Executing, Controlling, & Closing.
• Develop and manage Resource Plans throughout the project lifetime.
• Develop and manage Communication Plans with all stakeholders throughout the lifetime of the project.
• Develop and manage Budget & Cost plans throughout the project lifetime.
• Providing technical solutions, design support, and equipment troubleshooting assistance to operations.
• Recommending and implementing continuous improvement projects and developing the necessary justifications and return on investment to drive these improvements.
• Developing knowledge mastery in new systems to train and coach plant engineers and maintenance staff with thorough transfer of knowledge and documentations.
• Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced and dynamic manner with quick response to change of direction.
• Proposing and implementing work processes, procedures and technical resources in accordance with the Engineering Policy.

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