Engineering Lead- AFH

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Job Description As part of the enterprise Zone Technical Execution (ZTE) organization, the Elevation Engineering Execution team plans and delivers new and renovated systems and capital assets at internal and external manufacturing sites across the North American zone . Reporting to either an AD of Engineering or the Head of Engineering for the BU, the Engineering Lead is responsible for capital planning; project management; capital appropriation request (CAR) process; adherence to the Kraft Heinz Management System (KHMS); leading continuous improvement of plant / operations performance and capital management systems and tools; coaching, mentoring and leadership of direct, indirect, and 3 rd party personnel; technical design of projects; and contractor management for assigned plants. This role will lead key projects and ensure projects within assigned plants are appropriately resourced and deliver project KPIs. The Engineering Lead will form and maintain linkages with Manufacturing Leads, Plant Operations, North American Technical Services Engineering Teams, Global Engineering, Research and Development, Food Safety and Quality, Environmental Health and Safety, Capital and Supply Chain Finance, Capital Procurement, and Supply Chain Development (SCD). For assigned plants / manufacturing POD, the role will lead the cross functional Technical Peer Reviews for major Capital projects. Stakeholder management is key in ensuring early engagement in projects occurs and strategic and annual plans are built collaboratively and aligned across a highly matrixed organization. Essential Functions & Responsibilities Capital Planning & Budgeting: Working with global zones sites, SCD and the capital PMO drive the multi-year and annual Maintenance and Growth capital planning process for assigned sites / manufacturing POD . Collaboratively work to prioritize the Maintenance budget across the cross functional team including Food Safety & Quality, EHS, External Suppliers, FM Global, Roofing, PSM, Manufacturing and Supply Chain leads . Ensure capital plans are obtainable, projects do not have unplanned impact to operations/service, and capital and expense cash flows are planned. Accountable for the health, compliance and successful delivery of Maintenance and Growth projects within assigned plants / manufacturing POD. Ensure safe construction practices are followed and new equipment installed is safe, effective and in compliance with KHC and applicable industry standards. Mentor site Engineering and Capital Project Managers on using lean construction teaming, quality, safety, cost and delivery techniques. Approve project change control request and use of contingency or supplemental funds. Prepare and provide portfolio status reports to Global and North American committees. Work with Fixed Asset team monitoring and controlling CWIP. Project Management: Lead capital projects consisting of both internal and external partner firms and professionals to achieve approved project objectives from conceptual design through vertical startup. Project objectives include safety, asset or system capability or capacity , budget, schedule, and compliance. Define and decide the final project budgets and schedules. Lead the Capital Appropriations Requests (CARs) submission serving as the speaker, advocate to capital investment committees. Determines the project structure, resource needs and associated skills to successfully execute the project securing external resources when appropriate to deliver investments per the agreed timing and scope. Ensure compliance to safety and environmental policies, procedures, and work rules for project personnel, contractors, and subcontractors from design through operational verification. Develops a risk management strategy for the project and implements associated processes and tools to ensure effective identification, monitoring and mitigation of project risk. Develop and maintain effective communication with project team , governance teams, business partners and other stakeholders. Prepares and provides routine progress reports ensuring sponsors and stakeholders remain informed throughout the life of the project. Implement robust project and financial controls, including procedures for change control / management, cost control / forecasting, physical progress / productivity measurement, and invoice review / payment. Ensure overall commissioning and vertical start-up aligns with the agreed handover strategy and the committed operations forecast. Capital Appropriation Requests (CAR) Audits, health checks Work with PMO, Global / International on KHMS updates. Management System (Kraft Heinz Management System internally - KHMS) Audits, health checks Work with PMO, Global / International on KHMS updates. Project Management Standards, Tools Work with PMO in driving continuous improvement of capital project management activities for all KHC entities, and initiative projects to improve capital b

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