North America Senior Manager Project Engineer

Posted 24 Days Ago
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Chicago, IL
Hybrid
Senior level
Big Data • Cloud • Food • Machine Learning • Software • Database • Analytics
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The Role
The Senior Project Engineer coordinates capital maintenance and engineering projects, ensuring they are completed on time and within budget while providing technical support to minimize production issues. Responsibilities include managing project phases, controlling expenditures, and preparing interim and completion reports, all while applying engineering expertise and leading cross-functional teams on large projects.
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Job Description
Here at Kraft Heinz, we grow our people to grow our business, because we believe that great people make great companies. When you join our table, you can expect access to an array of holistic wellness benefits* and perks, including medical, dental and vision coverage, 7% 401(k) matching, Business Resource Groups (BRGs) to help foster diversity, inclusion, and belonging for all employees, an industry-leading total rewards package that emphasizes a high discretionary bonus.
*Benefits begin 30 days after hire for hourly employees, and immediately upon hire for salaried employees.
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Sr Project Engineer at a glance...
The Sr Project Engineer coordinates and exercises functional authority for planning, organization, control, integration and completion of capital maintenance and engineering projects within the area of assigned responsibility by performing the following duties personally or through subordinate supervisors.
What's on the menu?

  • 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, problems solving, and quality improvement.
  • Support PRC and key support projects as technical advisor or project manager.
  • In every activity, use the principles of TQM "To do the job right the first time" This includes establishing requirements and the process maps necessary to meet the customer's requirements and all things done right the first time.


Recipe for Success - apply now if this sounds like you!

  • Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering from an accredited engineering school or related field is preferred.
  • 5-7 years of experience of full cycle project management experience
  • Strong background in mechanical and hydraulic systems, packaging methods, and materials, electronics and computer applications, and electrical systems.
  • Ability to work to flexible schedule including days, afternoons, midnights, and overtime as needed.


Demonstrated ability to Direct/Lead/Manage cross functional teams on large capital project/programs of $20MM or more
Location(s)
Avon Plant, Beaver Dam Plant, Champaign Plant, Chicago/Aon Center, Davenport Plant (New), Dover Plant, Fremont Factory, Garland Plant, Massillon - Salaried, Mt Royal Plant, Muscatine Factory, Newberry Plant, Pittsburgh/PPG, Winchester Plant, Woodstock Plant
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 [email protected] .

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The Company
HQ: Chicago, IL
38,000 Employees
Hybrid Workplace
Year Founded: 2015

What We Do

At the heart of this journey is our ambition to create an enterprise where powerful AI solutions augment humans and where small mission-based teams are in relentless pursuit to solve tangible problems for our consumers, customers, and the enterprise. That ambition requires us to create a modern cloud and data ecosystem - a one of its kind that becomes the neural network of our company. We want you to bring your tech-self to us. We use Python, R, Spark, React, Tableau, Snowflake, Azure, and others to solve the problem on hand. In-turn, you can look forward to high-impact challenges, no bureaucracy, entrepreneurial small teams, and a unique opportunity to create and build something bold, awesome, and impactful – all while honoring our 150-year heritage and a portfolio of 200 iconic and emerging brands!

Why Work With Us

Our ambition is to become a best-in-class Digital leader by making data-driven investments that drive smarter business decisions. You’ll invent the next wave of augmented intelligence products where software & humans work side-by-side to rethink every aspect of our company. You’ll make an imprint & leave your legacy on every part of our business.

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Kraft Heinz Offices

Hybrid Workspace

Employees engage in a combination of remote and on-site work.

We also believe providing a more flexible and agile model is essential in today’s workplace. A majority of our office-based employees will be able to work remotely for up to two days each week.

Typical time on-site: 3 days a week
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