Project Management Engineer - Process Engineering

About the role

Frito-Lay Supply Chain Transformation and Engineering is seeking a Supply Chain Engineer Project Manager to manage New Production Capacity and Growth projects.

Responsibilities

• Execute engineering solutions to bring additional capacity to Frito-Lay’s portfolio of products, including the installation of new manufacturing lines and/or the modification of existing production equipment (process, packaging, warehouse, facilities & utilities).
• Participate in and lead cross-functional teams of colleagues and outside resources, including plant personnel, equipment vendors, engineering and construction contractors.
• Define manufacturing and unit operation needs for project scope requirements and documentation.
• Independently lead medium and large projects, applying engineering principles to problem solving and managing unexpected changes.
• Manage cost by developing project budgets, maintaining cost tracking tools, and actively controlling project costs to deliver project cost requirements; create project funding documents.
• Demonstrate time management skills by developing project timelines, maintaining time management tools, and actively controlling project schedules to ensure project schedule attainment.
• Manage procurement including analyzing quotes, writing procurement documents, tracking project procurement information, developing and leveraging technical specifications, and writing inspection acceptance test plans.
• Develop, manage, and execute equipment installation and start-up plans while supervising outside contractors and vendors.
• Manage multiple project deliverables, accelerated timelines, and competing priorities.
• Adequately manage, communicate, and mitigate project risks.

Expected travel: 25% to 35%.

Qualifications

• Previous project management experience in manufacturing preferred.
• BS in Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, Civil, or Industrial Engineering.
• Technical curiosity with a desire to continuously learn.
• Self-motivated with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, aggressive, results-oriented culture.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills with the ability to communicate well to project stakeholders including senior leadership and cross-functional partners.

Pay

The expected compensation range for this position is between $73,400 and $122,850. Location, confirmed job-related skills, experience, and education will be considered in setting the actual starting salary. Bonus based on performance and eligibility; target payout is 5% of annual salary paid out annually.

Benefits

• Paid time off subject to eligibility, including paid parental leave, vacation, sick, and bereavement.
• Comprehensive benefits package to support employees and their families, subject to elections and eligibility:
  • Medical, Dental, Vision
  • Disability, Health, and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Insurance (Accident, Group Legal, Life)
  • Defined Contribution Retirement Plan