at The Kraft Heinz Foods Company in Chicago, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Job Description
The Engineering Lead, Network Transformation role is an integral part to the delivery of the company's 10-year plan. As the company invests in changes to its manufacturing networks, the role will be responsible for ensuring all civil engineering risks are identified and properly managed. This individual will leverage a strong civil engineering and infrastructure background to collaborate with third-party engineers, architects, and contractors to ensure all plans are validated by the necessary stakeholders.
Essential Functions & Responsibilities
Develop strategies to validate all assumptions/designs provided by third-party engineers, architects, etc.
Provides functional and technical support to the design and implementation of all network transformation investments based on KHC 10 year plan.
Coordinates activities focused on technical developments. Scheduling, and resolving engineering design and tests.
Manage expenditures and project budgets, according to our zero-base budget guidelines.
Prepares interim and completion project reports.
Ensures projects are completed on time, within budget and with strict adherence to project scope.
Expected Experience & Required Skills
Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related from an accredited engineering school.
7-10 years of experience in a project management capacity focused on civil engineering projects.
Demonstrated knowledge or experience in construction and infrastructure management.
Enjoys working in a fast-paced environment with other driven stakeholders.
Strong business acumen with the ability to understand, build and execute the strategy based on long term plans.
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written; proven track record of building effective business relationships.
Strong relationship management skills to develop partnerships across the organization and with suppliers.
Ability to effectively negotiate and influence business decisions and change.
Ability to quickly develop a level of organizational agility, i.e., know how to get things done both through formal and informal channels.
Priority Setting - Spends their time and the time of others on what's most important.
Eliminates roadblocks and creates focus.
PE/PMP License is highly preferred.
Work Environment & Schedule
This position is considered a Normal office environment with moderate travel to customer locations, stores, manufacturing facilities, etc.; offices are open workspaces. Additionally, this role requires you to be in the office at least three days a week
Instructions: Describe the work schedule with specified start and end times of the shift and describe any scheduling nuances that are required (rotating shifts, weekend/holiday, etc.).Location(s)Chicago/Aon Center
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 NATAI@kraftheinz.com .
It is the continuing policy of The Kraft Heinz Company to afford full equal employment opportunity to qualified employees and applicants, regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental handicaps, military or veteran status, sexual preference, or any other protected condition or characteristic in conformity with all applicable federal, state, provincial and local laws and regulations.
Final candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without Company sponsorship. Exceptions requesting work visa sponsorship will be reviewed on a case to case basis.
