Kraft Heinz · 19 hours ago
Project Engineer
Lowville, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$78K/yr - $97K/yr
5+ years expKraft Heinz is a leading food and beverage company, and they are seeking a Project Engineer to ensure projects are completed on time and within budget. The role involves coordinating technical developments, controlling project expenditures, and providing support to factories while applying engineering expertise to improve quality and reduce costs.
Food and BeverageAgricultureFood ProcessingMeat and PoultryTobacco
Responsibilities
To ensure projects are completed on time within budget or with successful attainment of objectives
Completes specific phases or aspects of the project such as technical studies, product design, preparation of specifications and technical plans and product testing
Coordinates activities concerned with technical developments, scheduling, and resolving engineering design and test problems
Controls expenditures within limitations of project budget
Prepares interim and completion project reports
Provide functional and technical support to the factories to minimize production and maintenance problems
Apply engineering expertise to equipment design, problem solving, and quality improvement
Participate in committee or task forces where necessary to contribute to company goals
Support key projects as technical advisor or project manager
In every activity, use the principles of Kraft Heinz Management System (KHMS). This includes establishing requirements and the process maps necessary to meet the customer’s requirements and all things done right the first time
Promote KHMS through actions and communications to all customers (internal and external), conformance to requirements, to provide quality products and services and provide technical solutions/leadership for the reduction in cost of quality
Development of project scope, justification, and factory/company impact
Appropriation preparation including cost estimates, savings, and timing plan
Development and management of cost controls, asset controls and scheduling controls
Supervises various contractors in the scope of project manager
Maintain adequate project documentation
Evaluate, plan and implement approved projects in the direction of Engineering, Project Review Committee and/or Management Board
Cost Reduction/Production Improvement; Participate actively in Company efforts to reduce operational costs and improve finished quality attributes. Develop projects where appropriate to initiate utilization of cost cutting/quality improving technique or equipment
Analyzing and preparing appropriation request for capital improvement and replacements of inefficient assets, collecting and organizing data for future capital improvements on a five-year capital spending budget basis; maintaining and active cost reduction program
The incumbent must also possess a high level of human relation’s skills to be able to efficiently interact with individuals from varying work disciplines and cultural backgrounds
Direct and compile capital budgeting; collect future capital project requirements from factory departments and compile into a final five-year capital budget. Control the currently fiscal year budget to ensure that the current factory needs are met as well as assuring that its needs are well positioned for the future
Analyze and prepare appropriation requests; prepares and financially analyzes all capital and expense appropriation requests. This includes new facilities and equipment for factory operating improvements, capacity increases and replacement of equipment
Qualification
Required
Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering from an accredited engineering school or related field is required
Minimum of 5- 10 years' experience in engineering and or leadership
Ability to Direct/Lead/Manage cross functional teams
Understanding of financial and manufacturing Key Performance Indicators
Strong background in mechanical and hydraulic systems, packaging methods, materials, electronics and computer applications, and electrical systems
Strong communication skills are required for presentations to factory staff on technical issues or specific project activity
Ability to read, analyzes, and interprets general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations
Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public
Ability to apply mathematical operations to such tasks as frequency distribution, determination of test reliability and validity, analysis of variance, correlation techniques, sampling theory, and factor analysis
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form
Ability to work to flexible schedule including days, afternoons, midnights, overtime and travel as needed
Preferred
Basic PLC programming knowledge preferred
Dairy processing experience preferred
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.
We offer events, resources, and learning opportunities that inspire a physical, social, emotional, and financial well-being lifestyle for our employees and their families.
Physical - Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental, Vision, Screenings/Assessments
Social - Paid Time Off, Company Holidays, Leave of Absence, Flexible Work Arrangements, Recognition, Training
Emotional – Employee Assistance Program , Wellbeing Programs, Family Support Programs
Financial – 401k, Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Disability
Company
Kraft Heinz
Kraft Heinz is a multinational food and beverage company offering a diverse range of condiments, sauces, snacks, cheese, and frozen foods.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$20M2019-06-10Post Ipo Equity· $20M
2015-07-06IPO
Leadership Team
Andre Maciel
Chief Financial Officer
Angel Shelton Willis
Executive Vice President, Global General Counsel & Corporate Affairs Officer
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