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The Kraft Heinz Company

Sr. Engineering Manager

The Kraft Heinz Company, Fremont, Ohio, United States, 43420


Job Description

The

Sr. Engineering Manager

will improve performance of productive equipment, preserve plant physical assets, and control maintenance labor and material costs to achieve plant performance goals. They will be responsible for forecasting and controlling plant capital spend to maximize investment value. This role will ensure compliance with Environmental Protection Agency regulations, Good Manufacturing Practices, the Occupational Safety & Health Act, and other regulations and standards.

Primary Responsibilities:Protect the environment, and the company's good name and assets from harm by meeting all applicable environmental regulations and responding immediately to potential violations

Protect the company's employees through focus on ergonomic issues and employee safety during both the planning and execution of capital projects, and enforcement of factory safety regulations such as lock out/tag out for outside contractors and company employees

Develop, monitor and control the annual capital budget, maintenance expenses, and utility budgets

Manage capital and facility maintenance projects and resources through timely equipment installation, service and repair

Develop ideas and projects to reduce utility and energy costs

Support the efficient operation of the Plant through effective utilization of Engineering and Facility Maintenance resources

Assist and oversee maintenance of the plant equipment, buildings, and other assets to protect these assets and reduce equipment related downtime

Research and develop new processing techniques to improve quality of product and production efficiencies

Establish departmental goals that maintain focus on improving line efficiencies and product quality

Determine equipment capabilities for new or revised factory layouts

Evaluate production and packaging needs for Capital Equipment

Participate on the Food Safety and HACCP Team

Assist and partner with business leaders on implementation of process improvement (Six Sigma / Lean/Heinz Global Production System (HGPS)), including leading change initiatives, planning, and facilitation

Participate in the QRMP yearly audit and assist in the development of procedures and corrective actions

Accountable for the QRMP (Quality Risk Management Process) system and operational standards as outlined in the plant accountability list

Qualifications:Bachelor of Science in Engineering or related field is preferred

Minimum of 5+ years of increasing responsibility in plant engineering and project management in manufacturing

Minimum of 5 years of experience with full cycle capital project management from appropriation preparation to field start up

Minimum 5 years' experience working with process and high speed/automation equipment

Previous experience managing a long term capital project plan

Clear understanding of engineering economics and project justification

Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices, OSHA safety regulations, EPA regulations, and other related codes and regulations applying to the operation of a food products factory

Working knowledge of boiler and compressed air operations in order to evaluate operating efficiencies

Must be familiar with maintenance management system operations

Leadership skills gained through course work, seminars, and experience in supervisory positions in maintenance and/or supervising contractors on capital projects

Location(s)Fremont Factory

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 contact

NATAI@kraftheinz.com

.