Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Title: Director of Engineering | Capital Projects

Location: Chicago, IL

Requirement: Must come from beverage or aseptic process/fill space

Responsible and accountable for the creation and execution of infrastructure design and construction capital projects, ensuring these are maintained in prime condition. Responsible for the overall direction, coordination, implementation, execution, control, and completion of specific projects ensuring consistency with company strategy, commitments, and goals. Ensure investments meet the country goals and are maintained/replaced as needed to ensure optimal use of capital and operational resources.

Responsibilities:

• Create a safety and quality culture required for a world-class organization.
• Ensure project management methodology is rigorously followed: suitable definition of project scope, out of scope, goals, and deliverables. Effectively follow project financial controls (RFI, RFA, RFP – electronic versions where applicable). This includes the use of a steering committee for large projects.
• Plan, direct, and coordinate activities concerned with the design, construction, modification, and maintenance of equipment and machinery in an industrial plant.
• Assemble and coordinate project team(s) comprising both internal resources and external staff. Manage resource allocation.
• Ensure best practices, design principles, and standards are incorporated, and designs are reviewed with suitable stakeholders for input/guidance/leverage group experience.
• Ensure project execution is monitored and managed to meet business requirements: track project budget, schedule, and deliverables using appropriate tools.
• Liaise with other supply chain and technical managers including quality, EOSH, and logistics to ensure assigned capital projects meet agreed business needs in the most cost-effective way.
• Provide engineering oversight to the facility infrastructure (boilers, HVAC, compressed air, etc.).
• Partner with vendors and suppliers to leverage insight, training, and productivity.

Skills/Qualifications Required:

• Bachelor of Science in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering
• Supply Chain Management expertise in CPG
• 10+ years in the dairy or beverage industry
• Ability to develop mass balance calculations and develop Process Flow Diagrams
• Self-starter; take charge, positive & proactive attitude
• Ability to communicate clearly within the organization and externally
• Demonstrable teamwork and maturity with a strong work ethic
• Experience in Process, Packaging, and Plant Engineering
• Strong leadership skills

To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and qualifications.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information. #infood

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