Engineering Director

Engineering Director - WEEM (West and East Emerging Markets)Join to apply for the Engineering Director - WEEM (West and East Emerging Markets) role at Kraft Heinz . ResponsibilitiesLead Operations Capex Strategy & Project Portfolio on time in full, including capacity expansion through current installations, new factory development and support in acquisitions. Lead the Engineering function supporting the business through CAPEX execution and implementation. Track execution of the Project Portfolio and agree changes through rigorous prioritization, weekly reports and monthly reviews with local, regional and global Leadership teams. Secure incremental Capital Investment by working with the Emerging Market teams and Global Engineering, ensuring new proposals clearly prove the business case and project viability. Develop and deploy FEL Project Management process and governance at each site to ensure engineering standards, procedures and KPIs for Capex projects across Emerging Market teams. Identify and share best available technology and engineering practices across internal and external, and globally where appropriate. Own the deployment and adoption of the Manufacturing Playbook, directly owning the Engineering Pillar and related Engineering Project Management principles across Emerging Markets sites. Support the development of the 5-year strategic Capex Master Plan for Emerging Markets, collaborating with Supply Chain Development Category Leads, Manufacturing Directors, Procurement, Logistics and Package Sponsors, ensuring alignment with Zone category plans and corporate guidance with KPI impact. Own the process to generate the Capex Annual Operating Plan (AOP) ensuring alignment with Emerging Market Operations team, including site managers. Support Category Leads, Heads of Supply, Site Managers and Package Sponsors in developing Site Master Plans (SMPs) that enable Kraft Heinz commercial ambitions in Emerging Markets through lowest-cost manufacturing in a safe environment with optimum quality control and processes. Lead and inspire regional engineering teams across multiple countries by fostering collaboration, building trust with local site teams, regional stakeholders and external suppliers, and using clear, empathetic communication to build consensus on site master plans and investment priorities while adapting to cultural and regulatory differences to meet regional business objectives. Drive capex productivity and savings, extending the strategic horizon to 5 years in Emerging Markets sites and ensuring alignment with the Master Plan; optimize asset utilization; standardize and develop preferred/strategic suppliers for lowest cost and best service; support contract engineering/project management optimization. RequirementsExperienced engineering projects manager with more than 10 years’ experience across several supply chain technical roles (locally and regionally) within the FMCG industry, with a degree or equivalent qualification in Mechanical, Chemical or Electrical Engineering. Proven experience in leading regional and multi-country teams. Availability for travel, fluent English, and availability to work on-site three times a week at our São Paulo office. Location: São Paulo - Eldorado Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Underrepresented Ethnic Minority Groups/Women/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity and other protected classes . Seniority levelNot Applicable Employment typeFull-time Job functionManagement IndustriesFood and Beverage Services Manufacturing Food and Beverage Manufacturing Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Kraft Heinz by 2x #J-18808-Ljbffr