Senior Manager - Capital Project Engineering

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LOCATION : Solon, OH or within close driving distance of a midwest Nestle USA factory

TRAVEL: 70 - 80%

POSITION SUMMARY :

The Sr Manager - Project Engineering is responsible for providing technical leadership coaching and managing resources by identifying, developing and executing capital projects for the factories. This position will manage resources that handle the design process and assure adherence to all established key components and project deliverables as well as directly manage overall project execution including construction and commissioning. Additionally, this position will coordinate with the client as well as various other groups inside and outside of the organization.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Coaching and Managing Project Managers Preliminary in Project Development including Charter development.
2. Assist in development of pre-project approval documents including project charter, project management plan, project kick start, estimate and milestone schedule creation.
3. Monitor design progress and deliverables are met in adherence to established project key components.
4. Receive design details from design team with full understanding of project deliverables to coordinate bid package development and release for construction bidding and field execution. Select contractors and contracting methods based on engineering ways of working methodology.
5. Project Execution Support and Facilitation.
6. Direct and execute installation, construction, and commissioning of assigned projects.
7. Manage adherence to project scope and secure approvals for all changes in projects based on engineering ways of working methodology.
8. Manage and control project budget providing cost forecasts and cash flow projections through development of project cost and status reports on at least a monthly basis or as requested by project stakeholders.
9. Manage and maintain project milestone schedules with integrated detailed scheduling as agreed upon in the project charter.
10. Manage data collection and feedback process for projects.
11. Monitors processes for compliance with quality and GMP requirements in accordance with FDA and OSHA regulations.
12. Provide construction management and plant startup assistance as needed to ensure successful project execution.
13. Evaluate, select, and issue contracts for construction firms through bidding and prequalification vetting processes.
14. Provide self-directed project management of assigned projects from end to end with minimal supervision from department manager.
15. Monitor work output from less senior engineers on the project team as assigned by the department manager.
16. Provide technical support to Factory operations.
17. Will support and participate in Nestlé Continuous Excellence (NCE) and Total Performance Management (TPM) as a part of their job responsibility within the Business Unit or assigned factory.
18. Responsible for ensuring that direct reports exhibits an attitude of absolute intolerance for unsafe situations and never implement any change, whether directly instructed to, or under your own initiative, without first questioning its impact in relation to product safety/quality, people safety and the environment. No compromises will be tolerated. Involved in developing key strategies to manage Safety across the market.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENT & EDUCATION:

+ Bachelor Degree in engineering or construction management and minimum 15 years of related work experience.

EXPERIENCE:

+ 15 + years experience managing capital projects with increasing responsibility and complexity in a manufacturing, industrial, military, or related environment.

+ Engineering project management experience required, with 7+ years experience preferred.

+ Preferred: Experience using SAP and/or Microsoft Project.

+ Preferred: TPM experience.

+ Ability to work off shifts, weekends and holidays as required.

SKILLS:

1. Strong analytical and conceptual thinking skills.
2. Ability to analyze data.
3. Ability to use problem-solving techniques to resolve issues and implement change.
4. Excellent communication (both verbal and written) and interpersonal skills.
5. Proven ability to complete major projects in a manufacturing environment.
6. Ability to schedule resources effectively so continuous improvement is not sacrificed for day to day results.
7. Additional consideration for those that are considered subject matter experts in a particular field of engineering (process, packaging, refrigeration, etc.).
8. Ability to coach and develop resources in leadership and I & I pillar.

REQUISITION ID: 332891

The approximate pay range for this position is $143,000 to $200,000. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Final compensation may vary based on factors including but not limited to knowledge, skills and abilities as well as geographic location.

Nestlé offers performance-based incentives and a competitive total rewards package, which includes a 401k with company match, healthcare coverage and a broad range of other benefits. Incentives and/or benefit packages may vary depending on the position.

It is our business imperative to remain a very inclusive workplace.

The Nestlé Companies are an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer seeking diversity in qualified applicants for employment. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, gender, gender identity, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, perceived disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other protected status, as defined by applicable law.