Engineering Lead – Taste Elevation

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Lead the planning for multi-year and annual maintenance and growth capital for designated sites/manufacturing PODs.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Food Safety & Quality, EHS, suppliers, FM Global, Roofing, PSM, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain, to prioritize maintenance budgets.

• Ensure that capital plans are feasible and that projects do not cause unexpected operational or service disruptions.

• Take ownership of the health, compliance, and execution of maintenance and growth initiatives across designated plants/manufacturing PODs.

• Guarantee safe construction practices and the compliant, effective installation of equipment.

• Guide site Engineering and Capital Project Managers on lean construction collaboration, quality, safety, cost, and delivery methods.

• Approve requests for project change-control and additional funding as necessary.

• Create portfolio status reports for Global and North American committees.

• Supervise and control ongoing construction work with the Fixed Asset team.

• Direct internal and external project teams from initial design through to vertical startup.

• Establish project budgets, timelines, frameworks, resources, and skill requirements.

• Lead submissions for Capital Appropriations Requests and advocate in front of capital investment committees.

• Ensure compliance with safety and environmental regulations for project personnel, contractors, and subcontractors.

• Formulate and implement strategies for project risk management.

• Maintain communication with project teams, governance teams, business partners, and stakeholders.

• Provide regular progress updates.

• Implement project and financial controls for change management, cost forecasting, productivity assessment, and invoice review/payment.

• Ensure commissioning and vertical startup align with the handover strategy and operational forecasts.

• Conduct audits and health checks, supporting KHMS updates with PMO and Global/International teams.

• Promote continuous improvement of capital project management activities and processes.

• Develop and disseminate best practices and KPIs for Capex Management and Total Cost of Ownership.

• Create and manage onboarding and training programs for site and network Engineering and Capital Project Managers.

• Identify cost-saving opportunities with plant teams and transform prioritized ideas into actionable projects.

• Manage, coach, and mentor both direct and indirect reports.

• Collaborate with Engineering, Technical Services, and HR on employee development and organizational change management.

• Ensure projects utilize suitable technical solutions while adhering to cost targets.

• Support Post Implementation Reviews.

• Work alongside Procurement on sourcing strategies, technical requirements, specifications, bidding, and bid evaluations.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering from an accredited engineering institution or a related field is mandatory.

• Experience in engineering, project management, and/or technical leadership across multiple sites is essential.

• Previous experience in an in-plant technical role is preferred.

• PMP certification is highly desirable.

• Familiarity with strategic and annual capital planning is required.

• A strong background in process and packaging equipment for the food sector and/or plant facility engineering and maintenance is necessary.

• Knowledge of building construction and components, building utilities, mechanical and electrical systems, ammonia refrigeration systems, electrical control systems, computer applications, facility support equipment, and water and wastewater systems is crucial.

• Proven ability to lead/manage cross-functional teams on significant capital projects/programs valued at $20MM or more.

• Understanding of capital financial and manufacturing KPIs is essential.

• Capability to work within a matrix environment.

• Proficient knowledge of project management practices, including initiation, planning, execution, monitoring/controlling, and closeout.

• Working knowledge of pre-design and pre-construction, building systems/components and technology, contract management, project delivery methods, and team building.

• Hands-on experience in negotiating and managing contracts and agreements with engineering contractors, vendors, regulatory bodies, and government agencies.

• Experience in interpreting architectural, mechanical, electrical, process, plumbing, structural, and fire construction drawings and specifications.

• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills along with strong interpersonal abilities.

• Willingness to travel outside of the home state for extended periods, up to 50% of the time.

• Ability to work remotely with minimal supervision.

• Flexibility to work a varying schedule including days, afternoons, nights, and overtime as required.

• Capability to inspect sites, climb heights, traverse workspaces, and operate in noisy environments.

🏝️ Benefits

• Performance-based bonus.

• Healthcare benefits covering medical, prescription drugs, dental, and vision.

• Screenings/Assessments.

• Paid Time Off.

• Company Holidays.

• Leave of Absence.

• Flexible Work Arrangements.

• Recognition programs.

• Training opportunities.

• Employee Assistance Program.

• Wellbeing Programs.

• Family Support Programs.

• 401k plan.

• Life insurance.

• Accidental Death & Dismemberment coverage.

• Disability coverage.