Manager, Project Engineering

About the role

To support growth, world-class manufacturing and productivity, you manage the detailed planning, development and execution of capital projects, leading technical development, feasibility perspectives on engineering-related activities within the supply chain, and capital expense project execution meeting the highest levels of quality, safety and environmental requirements. You follow Mondelēz business and innovation processes in project management and ensure adherence to Mondelēz standards in execution.

How you will contribute

• Working with key stakeholders, define and deliver the capital and technical agenda during the development phase of mid to large capital investment projects so that accurate budgets, plans and fit-for-purpose technical solutions are provided.
• Develop the capital budget according to the contract and forecast cash flow.
• Ensure that engineering developments and standards are implemented and develop and implement state-of-the-art processes and equipment strategies to optimize resources, harmonize assets and rollout best practices.
• Responsible for managing several capital project executions in parallel and accountable that the quality and the results of capital projects meet Mondelēz standards in business and innovation processes in project management.
• Manage engineering resources and people management and development needs.

What you will bring

A desire to drive your future and accelerate your career. You will bring experience and knowledge in:

• Planning and execution of projects for the plant/cluster including capex and cash flow management.
• Project development and execution applying the Innovation Initiative Management (IIM) / Commissioning, Qualification, Verification (CQV) process and ensuring compliance with safety, quality and environmental requirements.
• Working with the site/cluster engineering manager to develop site master plans (facility and asset long-range plans), drive the technical agenda towards 85% Global Line Efficiency and for new lines 100% Vertical Start-up, and lead the development and execution of new initiatives in line with the site master plan.
• Supporting global and regional engineering platforms working towards standardized line designs and promoting Integrated Lean 6 Sigma (IL6S) cultural change throughout the organization through functional capability building and driving/applying IL6S work processes.
• As part of IL6S implementation, supporting the Innovation Initiative Pillar (IIM) implementation in the site, responsible for Vertical Start Up management and Technical Readiness in all initiatives.

People leadership

• Leads teams and ensures individual people development and guidance (Direct reports 0 – 2).
• Ensures adequate training for pillar and team members.
• Communicates plans and information to staff and follow through on all commitments.
• Accountable for teams' performance management, discipline and development.
• Drives engagement for the site engineering team and back-up to the Site Engr Mgr.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and execute capital projects that enable growth, innovation and efficiency; promote rollout of a high-performance work environment; enable productivity; improve infrastructure; streamline, restructure and consolidate the plant; implement best in class technology and capability (benchmarking conversion costs and technology platforms).
• Create flexibility and capability with focus on zero losses and 100% engagement.
• Initiate step change productivity planning leveraging technology and asset through translation of loss analysis into initiatives filling the funnel for the plants profit sustaining and enhancing project portfolio.
• Support site/cluster engineering manager on developing and rolling out of standards in cooperation with the regional/global engineering organization; drive competitive advantaged cost structures.
• Develop and roll out breakthrough ideas in close cooperation with cross-functional partners on site and regional level including Research Development & Quality, Procurement and related functions to support strategies.
• Responsible for plant capital projects in accordance with the plants Compelling Business Need (CBN) including safety, service, cash flow, productivity and growth targets.
• Lead cross functional project development and coordination.
• Lead projects towards Vertical Start Up (VSU) (lead through project life cycle with zero loss mentality when it comes to safety, quality and efficiency as well as 100% engagement).
• Coordination of manufacturing, engineering and supply chain resources to ensure successful execution of all deliverables of project management (safety, cash flow, etc.).
• OEM relationship management on project and initiative basis.
• Deliver equipment designs according to IL6S requirements (AM step3, PM step 2).
• Use Integrated Lean 6 Sigma tools and practices and ensure Early Management process steps are in place.
• Coordinate and facilitate change management processes within the global engineering community to drive standards linking with technology platforms.
• Maintain the Maintenance Prevention Database.
• Build capability on site level required to ensure Vertical Start up.
• Support the implementation of the IIM Pillar together with the Site/Cluster Engineering Manager through building pillar capability and governance as a first and project team capabilities as a second step.
• Ensure and manage the competence and skills development for asset hand-over and care (part of Technology transfer and training of new initiatives).
• New Product Launch and Modification: lead technical assessments, capability studies and capital execution for new product launches and modification in cooperation with key partners namely Business Development, Research and Development, Procurement.
• Lead breakthrough thinking bringing new ideas and possibilities. Lead or co-lead new equipment and/or process development.
• Support harmonization of manufacturing processes and de-complexity of product portfolio working with Business Development partners.
• Customer / Consumer focus & service: execute the technical agenda developed from business and consumer needs, transforming business needs into realizable propositions; develop technical proposals to enhance line capability with target to ensure optimal utilization of plant capacities, while fulfilling strategic plans; internal customer focus driving the Maintenance Prevention (MP) process for ongoing improvement of standards and 100% engagement.

Additional qualifications

• Ability to work across multiple geographical locations within the region.
• Flexibility in Working Location driven by the ability to travel.
• Ability to balance leading edge technology solutions with capital availability, and need for high savings.
• Ability to identify engineering solutions that consider our global network and category position.
• Ability to integrate Integrated Lean 6 Sigma (IL6S) phase requirements into projects.
• Ability to manage ambiguity and interpret large amounts of information and draw conclusions that support the project scope.
• Ability to think outside of the box and understand the broad category needs.
• Ability to work across a matrix organization and with project teams across countries and a global community, managing significant complexity and cultural diversity including: Customer Focus, Building effective teams, Drive for Results, Delegation, Problem solving, Organizational Agility, Dealing with ambiguity, Planning, Business Acumen, Perseverance, Decision Quality, Managing and measuring work, Change management.
• Flexibility in working location within the Cluster and within the Region.

Education and certifications

• University Degree or equivalent further education qualification in relevant discipline.
• Proven Project Management skills.
• Fluency with computer applications such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, AutoCAD, project management software and ERP systems (e.g. SAP).
• Qualified in IL6S with focus on IIM.

Job specific requirements

• 8+ years of Project Management experience.
• Experience working across multiple countries and regions.
• Training or mentoring experience.
• Experience in IL6S with focus on IIM.
• Experience in designing equipment to meet AM and PM standards.

Schedule

Onsite in Richmond, VA, Monday through Friday (Core Hours). Travel required: 10%.

Pay and benefits

The base salary range for this position is $122,000 to $167,750; the exact salary depends on several factors such as experience, skills, education and location. In addition to base salary, this position is eligible for participation in a highly competitive bonus program with possibility for overachievement based on performance and company results.

Benefits include: health insurance, wellness and family support programs, life and disability insurance, retirement savings plans, paid leave programs, education related programs, paid holidays and vacation time. Some benefits have eligibility requirements and many are subsidized or fully paid for by the company.

Relocation support available: Within Country Relocation support available; for candidates voluntarily moving internationally, some minimal support is offered through our Volunteer International Transfer Policy.