Senior Director, Liquid Processing – Capital Projects Engineering

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

📋 Description

• Develop and implement long-term strategies for liquid processing, blending, utilities, infrastructure, and associated manufacturing capabilities.

• Oversee large-scale, intricate capital projects that encompass process, blending, utilities, automation, electrical, civil, building, packaging interfaces, and site infrastructure.

• Take full ownership of project execution from business case and concept development through engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, startup, stabilization, and operational transition.

• Manage project scope, estimates, budgets, cash flow, schedules, resource plans, risk registers, change control, and performance metrics.

• Offer technical guidance for processing and blending systems, including sanitary design, batching, mixing, ingredient handling, thermal processing, CIP, utilities, controls, and process integration.

• Direct multiple projects across geographically diverse manufacturing and co-manufacturing locations.

• Create technical specifications, basis-of-design documents, process flow diagrams, P&IDs, equipment requirements, bid packages, and acceptance criteria.

• Lead cross-functional teams spanning Operations, Quality, Safety, R&D, Commercialization, Supply Chain, Finance, Procurement, OEMs, engineering firms, integrators, contractors, and plant personnel.

• Foster relationships with equipment suppliers, engineering partners, and co-manufacturers.

• Provide on-site leadership during design reviews, construction, installation, commissioning, startup, and ramp-up phases.

• Establish project governance and report on status, financial performance, milestones, risks, decisions, and mitigation strategies.

• Recognize and implement technologies that enhance capacity, capability, product quality, reliability, flexibility, sustainability, and total delivered cost.

• Collaborate with network and plant leaders to formulate prioritized capital roadmaps.

• Mentor and coach engineers and project managers while promoting uniform engineering and project management standards.

• Operate independently, escalate critical issues, drive decisions to resolution, and modify execution plans as priorities evolve.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical, or a related engineering field.

• At least 10 years of progressive experience in engineering and capital projects.

• Significant leadership experience in processing and blending projects within regulated manufacturing settings.

• Proven track record of successfully leading large, complex capital projects from concept to commissioning and operational transfer.

• Advanced project management skills, encompassing scope, schedule, budget, cash flow, risk, change control, procurement, contractor management, and stakeholder alignment.

• In-depth technical expertise in liquid processing and blending systems.

• Experience in managing multiple concurrent projects across various manufacturing sites or a distributed production network.

• Strong financial acumen, including capital and expense budgeting, business case development, estimating, cash-flow forecasting, and financial project analysis.

• Ability to formulate strategic plans and technical roadmaps.

• Outstanding analytical, troubleshooting, and technical decision-making capabilities.

• Excellent written, verbal, and executive communication skills.

• Capacity to work independently, collaborate effectively, and lead through influence within a matrixed organization.

• Strong commitment to safety, quality, and business outcomes.

• Willingness to travel 70% to 80% of the time.

• Currently authorized to work full-time in the United States without employer sponsorship.

• A Master's degree in engineering, engineering management, or business administration is preferred.

• PMP certification or equivalent formal project management training is preferred.

• Preferred experience in beverage or food manufacturing, batching, blending, ingredient handling, aseptic and thermal processing, sanitary piping, CIP, and process controls.

• Familiarity with Microsoft Project, Smartsheet, Co-Pilot, AutoCAD, Power BI, Microsoft 365, CAD, process design, data visualization, and project governance tools is preferred.

• Preferred experience with stage-gate capital processes, FAT/SAT, commissioning and qualification, operational readiness, and performance validation.

• Knowledge of safety, quality, environmental, food safety, regulatory requirements, GMP, and hygienic design principles is preferred.

• Experience in developing engineers, project managers, and technical standards across multiple locations is preferred.

🏝️ Benefits

• Annual incentive reference value of 30% at target.

• Medical benefits.

• Financial benefits.

• Additional benefits may vary based on position.

• A highly visible leadership role with significant impact.

• Opportunity to manage technically challenging processing, blending, and capital projects.

• Chance to shape engineering standards and cultivate technical talent.

• Opportunity to influence strategic investment decisions.

• Connect with iconic and innovative brands and a diverse network of colleagues, suppliers, bottlers, and manufacturing partners.