Engineering Manager

Job Description

Engineering Manager will play a critical role in transforming the site into the factory of the future by developing and executing a comprehensive investment strategy that addresses food and safety compliance, risk management, growth strategies, cost reduction, and equipment replacement. This role will lead cross-functional initiatives, establish a robust risk management framework, develop and execute a strategic capital expenditure plan, and implement advanced performance monitoring systems to drive operational excellence and automation.

Key Responsibilities of the Role

• Comprehensive Strategy Development : Create and execute an investment strategy to transform the site into the factory of the future addressing food and safety compliance, risk management, growth strategies, cost reduction and equipment replacement integrating automation and digital solutions to maximize operating income and factory efficiency.
• Cross-Functional Leadership and Collaboration : Lead cross-departmental initiatives by collaborating with finance, maintenance, operations, supply chain, and other stakeholders to identify inefficiencies, streamline processes, and align organizational efforts towards achieving financial recovery, operational excellence, and automation.
• Enhanced Risk Management Framework : Establish and oversee a robust risk management framework that assesses and mitigates both operational and financial risks, ensuring that all capital investments and project decisions align with the facility's long-term sustainability and profitability goals.
• Strategic Capex Planning and Oversight : Lead the development and execution of a strategic capital expenditure (Capex) plan that prioritizes high-impact projects and aligns with the facility's recovery objectives, effectively managing budgets and resource allocation.
• Performance Monitoring and Reporting : Implement advanced performance monitoring systems that provide real-time insights into project execution, financial metrics, and operational efficiency, enabling timely decision-making and accountability across the organization.
• Budgeting and Cost Management : Develop, monitor, and control the annual capital budget, maintenance expenses, and utility budgets. Identify opportunities to reduce utility and energy costs.
• Asset Management : Oversee maintenance of plant equipment, buildings, and other assets to protect these assets and reduce equipment-related downtime, while managing capital and facility maintenance projects and resources.
• Process Improvement and Innovation : Research and develop new processing techniques to improve product quality and production efficiencies and assist in implementing process improvement initiatives (Six Sigma / Lean / TPM / KHMS) in partnership with business leaders.
• EHS & Quality and Food Safety : Integrate quality, food safety, and personal safety considerations into the design planning and execution of capital projects, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and company requirements and regulations, while prioritizing ergonomic issues and employee safety.

Qualifications

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 :

$137,400.00 - $171,700.00

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 candidate's geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors.

Benefits : Coverage for employees (and their eligible dependents) through affordable access to healthcare, protection, and saving for the future, we offer plans tailored to meet you and your family's needs. Coverage for 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 a physical, social, emotional, and financial well-being lifestyle for our employees and their families.

You'll 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 :

Location(s) Champaign Plant

Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Underrepresented Ethnic Minority Groups / Women / Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities / Sexual Orientation / Gender Identity and other protected classes. In order to ensure reasonable accommodation for protected individuals, applicants that require accommodation in the job application process may contact NAZTAOps@kraftheinz.com for assistance.