Engineering Director

Job DescriptionObjective:
To be the ENGINEERING DIRECTOR WEEM, leading Operations Capex Strategy & Project Portfolio on time in full. Typically, this would be $150M per year, aiming to support the strong volume and transformation ambition in Emerging Markets for the near future. This involves capacity expansion through current installations, new factory development, and support in acquisitions;
Lead theEngineering function supporting the business through this aggressive CAPEX execution and implementation;
Track execution of the Project Portfolio and agree changes through rigorous prioritisation, weekly reports, and monthly reviews with local, regional, and global Leadership team;
Secure incremental Capital Investment by working closely with all the Emerging Market team and Global Engineering, ensuring new proposals clearly prove the business case and project viability;
Develop and deploy FEL Project Management process and governance in each site to ensure engineering standards, procedures, and KPIs for Capex projects across Emerging Market teams;
Identifyand share best available technology and engineering practices internally and externally, and globally where appropriate;
Own the deployment and ensure the adoption of Manufacturing Playbook:
directly owning the Engineering Pillar and related Engineering Project Management principles across emerging markets sites;
Support the developmentof the 5-year strategic Capex Master Plan for Emerging Markets, working with Supply Chain Development Category Leads, Manufacturing Directors, Procurement, Logistics, and Package Sponsors, ensuring alignment with Zone category plans and corporate guidance, complete with impact on KPIs;
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 the development of 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. Time Horizon = 5 years.Drive capex productivity and savings via:
Extending the strategic horizon to 5 years in Emerging Markets sites;
Clearly understanding commercial ambitions & linking to the Master Plan in Emerging Markets sites;
Optimising asset utilisation;
Standardisation and development of preferred/strategic suppliers to enable Procurement to leverage scale and relationships for lowest cost & best service;
Contractengineering/project management optimised structure.Key Activities/Deliverables:
A 5-year prioritised investment plan by site which enables Kraft Heinz commercial ambitions by addressing key legislative, risk management, growth, cost out, and essential replacement requirements;
Capital projects designed to maximise operating income and factory efficiency whilst ensuring that all safety, quality, and environmental requirements are met. This will include a thorough evaluation of alternative courses of action;
Compliance with Health and Safety legislative requirements including Construction, Design and Management Regulations;
Health and Safety at Work;
Relevant external and company engineering standards;
relevant Company procedures pertaining to Safety, Environment, Quality Assurance, Project Management, and Financial Accounting;
Accurateplanning of capital project milestones and resources from concept to completion and integration of plans with all relevant functions and accurate forecasting and reporting of associated financial commitments including the identification of financial risks and opportunities;
Identifyand develop opportunities for improvement to existing equipment, production lines, and operating systems to maximise the efficiency and output of manufacturing operations which are aligned with corporate and site strategic goals.Skills (Knowledge/Competencies):
Experienced engineering projects manager 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;
Strong Leader and experienced engineer with a thorough knowledge of proven and advanced technology and the ability to apply that knowledge practically to ensure competitive and innovative advantage;
Able to communicate andpresent technical Business Cases and Investment Proposals up to Vice President level (L2);
Highly numerate and financially aware to allow project financial analysis to be completed in conjunction with financial analysts. Ability to identify appropriate project sensitivities and

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