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KIND · 2 weeks ago

Project Engineering Director

Chicago, IL

Full-time

Hybrid

Director/Executive

$160K/yr - $190K/yr

7+ years exp

KIND is part of the Health and Wellness Division of Mars Snacking, dedicated to providing healthy snacking options. The Engineering Director will lead engineering programs, drive strategies for project delivery, and collaborate with various teams to ensure successful execution of capital projects.

Food and BeverageNutrition

Culture & Values

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Provide guidance and support for the engineering team regarding design concepts, specifications and requirements to best utilize equipment and manufacturing process

Reputation of the team, i.e., how the project was achieved

Capital spending plans development & support

The Engineering director has ownership and responsibility for the connection, translation and deployment of capital projects across H&W division

The position will work collaboratively with R&D, Engineering, and Operation’s leaders to shape, deploy and collaborate in the execution of capital projects

This position will have ownership of further enhancements to the engineering process, including building strategies working towards an early management pillar structure

Own the management and execution of the engineering team for effectively managing project budgets and objectives. Includes developing, supporting and enforcing standardized project management requirements such as change control, training, construction management, scope development and buy-in with stakeholders on user requirements, justification, constraints and assumptions

Collaborate with the Finance team to track capex budget spend, cash flow projections, and productivity cost savings justification

Responsible for understanding the manufacturing processes of the company and identifying areas where the cost/ benefit favors technology and automation

Effectiveness of team, build team, manage interpersonal opportunities

Collaborate with the HSE (Health Safety Environmental) and Food Safety and Quality Teams to ensure products are manufactured to specifications and in compliance with Mars INC Safety and Food Safety Standards

Execute communication processes that ensure appropriate level of communication of daily activities between all stakeholders

Collaborate with external project stakeholders to ensure priorities and standards have been reviewed and scopes of work are aligned for the engineering team

Visible thought and activity leadership on engineering projects, driving a continuous improvement and collaborative culture in the region and within the business

Foster an engaging and high performing team environment

Coach, support and develop the engineering team members and others for a strong career with Mars

Manage a budget of $100M+ of capital projects

Ensure the team executes capital projects with excellence, meeting or exceeding commitments

Strategize manufacturing and supply solutions to meet consumer needs. Examples: create manufacturing solutions for new product launches or capacity increases

Deliver supply and engineering strategies in cooperation with the central engineering leadership team to exceed North American commitments

Drive engagement, retention, and career pathing for engineering organization

Shaping a talent agenda, defining the future career pathing for the engineering organization

Ensure cross-functional stakeholder engagement and support of successful project execution across the H&W division

Strategy development and execution of Early Management principles and pillar set-up for the H&W division

Qualification

Engineering DegreeCapital Projects ExecutionProject ManagementContinuous ImprovementCross-Functional CollaborationTeam BuildingConsumer Packaged Goods ExperienceCommunication SkillsCritical ThinkingNegotiation Skills

Required

Engineering Degree required, Advanced degree or MBA desirable

5+ years of people leadership experience

7+ years of experience executing large scale capital projects, from concept through manufacturability

Ability to travel required up to 40% of the time

High performance team experience

Demonstrated experience in continuous improvement / change management / transformational projects

Project and program management experience

A strong understanding cross-functional responsibilities in successful project delivery

Demonstrated ability to effectively manage people through team building processes, and good communication

Should have an in-depth understanding of all functions within a plant and possess the ability to work effectively with associates at all levels in the organization

Excellent communication, listening and influencing skills; Critical thinking / Negotiation skills

Preferred

Working knowledge of Mars policies and procedures highly desirable

Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) experience highly desirable

Benefits

A 401(k) plan, complete with a generous company match!

Flexible Paid Time Off.  Choose what works best for you.

Excellent health, dental & vision insurance, with options to fit you & your family’s needs.

Casual office dress code - feel free to wear your KIND, Nature’s Bakery and trü frü gear!

A dynamic, ambitious and fun work environment

Company

KIND

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KIND is more than just a brand of whole nut and fruit bars made from ingredients you can see and pronounce®—it is also a movement and way of being.

Founded in 2004

New York, New York, USA

501-1000 employees

http://www.kindsnacks.com

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