American Sugar Refining, Inc. · 1 day ago
Assistant Principal Project Engineer, COE
Home Place, LA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
15+ years expAmerican Sugar Refining, Inc. is the world’s largest refiner and marketer of cane sugar, producing various sweetener products. The Assistant Principal Project Engineer role leads strategic portfolio initiatives, managing complex capital projects and enhancing operational performance through data-driven analysis and collaboration with multiple teams.
AgricultureFood and Beverage
Responsibilities
Senior level Project Manager executing complex projects across the enterprise at any location. In addition, Leader, Trainer and Mentor of project management delivery tools and processes. Implements and builds tools and systems to execute and manage complex projects and programs from initiation to closure, ensuring alignment with company objectives. Provides support and/or manages COE projects
Develops new or advances current software programs to support corporate initiatives, investment strategies, capital efficiency, cost accuracy and create project transparency while reducing work
Develops process and workflows that advance project management, provides insight to decision makers, and reduces human error traps
Advances and governs the cost and forecast reporting process, workflows, and tools
Streamline cost, forecasts, and budget processes to be more automated, robust, and insightful
Collects, governs, analyzes, forecasts, and reports portfolio budgets ($170M to $300M). Includes: trend analysis, risk standpoints, committed vs. actual, under and overrun potential
Leads the effort to utilize advanced portfolio tools such as Power BI and SAP add-ons
Own the project prioritization process, runs list reviews and project addition meetings producing portfolio level reporting/insights
Identify potential portfolio risk and implement mitigation strategies
Reviews Project Charters and AFE documents to ensure the majority level is met and all costs and risks are validated
Acts as the primary liaison between the project teams, executive leadership, and external stakeholders
Provides regular updates to senior leadership on portfolio progress, challenges, and financial performance
Reviews and provide guidance on project deliverables for gate review documents challenging Total Installed Cost and the entirety of the business exposure
Driver the development of best practices and innovative solutions which enhance our operational performance and reduce costs
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in any engineering discipline from an ABET Accredited institution; candidates with other technical degrees will be considered based on relevant process and project experience
15+ years of experience in the manufacturing process and/or project focused role
15+ years of experience managing Capex projects within the manufacturing industry
Strong knowledge of project management methodology on multiple $5M+ projects
Ability to communicate and interact with multiple levels within an organization and professionally represent the company with outside vendors and engineering partners
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, work under pressure, and meet deadlines
Proficiency with Microsoft Project, SAP, and similar project management applications
Preferred
Advanced degree related to engineering or project management
Master's in Business Administration
Project Management Professional certification
Experience with Focused Improvement (DMAIC, Six Sigma certifications preferred)
Experience with all elements of capital disciplines (Mechanical, Electrical, Power Distribution, Control Systems, Civil, Environmental, etc.)
Experience with both batch and continuous flow manufacturing processes
Experience with the OSHA PSM standard and covered processes
People management (formal or informal) experience a plus
Company
American Sugar Refining, Inc.
American Sugar Refining, Inc. is part of the ASR Group® family of companies, which make up the world’s largest refiner and marketer of cane sugar.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
WILLIAM HOBBS
SR. ACCOUNTANT
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