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Nestlé · 14 hours ago

Project Engineering Manager

Nestlé USA is a leading company with a rich portfolio of beloved brands. The Project Engineering Manager is responsible for providing technical leadership and managing resources for capital projects, ensuring adherence to project deliverables and coordinating with various groups within the organization.

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Responsibilities

Coaching and Managing Project Managers Preliminary in Project Development including Charter development – 15%
Assist in development of pre-project approval documents including project charter, project management plan, project kick start, estimate and milestone schedule creation
Monitor design progress and deliverables are met in adherence to established project key components
Receive design details from design team with full understanding of project deliverables to coordinate bid package development and release for construction bidding and field execution
Select contractors and contracting methods based on engineering ways of working methodology
Project Execution Support and Facilitation – 35%
Direct and execute installation, construction, and commissioning of assigned projects
Manage adherence to project scope and secure approvals for all changes in projects based on engineering ways of working methodology
Manage and control project budget providing cost forecasts and cash flow projections through development of project cost and status reports on at least a monthly basis or as requested by project stakeholders
Manage and maintain project milestone schedules with integrated detailed scheduling as agreed upon in the project charter
Manage data collection and feedback process for projects
Monitor processes for compliance with quality and GMP requirements in accordance with FDA and OSHA regulations
Provide construction management and plant startup assistance as needed to ensure successful project execution
Evaluate, select, and issue contracts for construction firms through bidding and prequalification vetting processes
Provide self-directed project management of assigned projects from end to end with minimal supervision from department manager
People Administrative / Business Support and Manager Coaching and Developing – 40%
Monitor work output from less senior engineers on the project team as assigned by the department manager
Provide technical support to Factory operations
Support and participate in Nestlé Continuous Excellence (NCE) and Total Performance Management (TPM) as a part of job responsibility within the Business Unit or assigned factory
Safety – 10%
Responsible for ensuring that direct reports exhibit an attitude of absolute intolerance for unsafe situations and never implement any change, whether directly instructed to, or under own initiative, without first questioning its impact in relation to product safety/quality, people safety and the environment
Involved in developing key strategies to manage Safety across the market

Qualification

Engineering DegreeProject ManagementSAPMicrosoft ProjectTPM ExperienceAnalytical SkillsCoaching SkillsCommunication SkillsProblem-Solving Techniques

Required

University Degree (BA/BS) preferably an Engineering discipline, required
10-15+ years experience minimum, managing capital projects with increasing responsibility and complexity in a manufacturing, industrial, military, or related environment
Strong analytical and conceptual thinking skills
Ability to analyze data
Ability to use problem-solving techniques to resolve issues and implement change
Excellent communication (both verbal and written) and interpersonal skills
Proven ability to complete major projects in a manufacturing environment
Ability to schedule resources effectively so continuous improvement is not sacrificed for day-to-day results
Ability to coach and develop resources in leadership and I & I pillar

Preferred

7+ years of project management experience in a manufacturing, industrial, military, or related environment
Experience using SAP and/or Microsoft Project
TPM experience
Additional consideration for those that are considered subject matter experts in a particular field of engineering (process, packaging, refrigeration, etc.)

Benefits

Relocation assistance is available for qualified candidates who live outside the commutable distance to the facility.

Company

As the world’s largest food and beverage company we are driven by a simple aim: unlocking the power of food to enhance quality of life for everyone, today and for generations to come.

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
unknown
2003-03-14IPO

Leadership Team

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Jeff Hamilton
Executive Vice President & CEO of Zone Americas at Nestlé
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Martial Rolland
CEO Nestle Russia and Eurasia
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