Project Engineering Manager at Nestlé USA responsible for managing capital projects and ensuring successful execution. Leading technical teams and coordinating with various stakeholders for project delivery.
Responsibilities
Coaching and Managing Project Managers Preliminary in Project Development including Charter development – 15%
Assist in development of pre-project approval documents including project charter, project management plan, project kick start, estimate and milestone schedule creation.
Monitor design progress and deliverables are met in adherence to established project key components.
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.
Project Execution Support and Facilitation – 35%
Direct and execute installation, construction, and commissioning of assigned projects.
Manage adherence to project scope and secure approvals for all changes in projects based on engineering ways of working methodology.
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.
Manage and maintain project milestone schedules with integrated detailed scheduling as agreed upon in the project charter.
Manage data collection and feedback process for projects.
Monitor processes for compliance with quality and GMP requirements in accordance with FDA and OSHA regulations.
Provide construction management and plant startup assistance as needed to ensure successful project execution.
Evaluate, select, and issue contracts for construction firms through bidding and prequalification vetting processes.
Provide self-directed project management of assigned projects from end to end with minimal supervision from department manager.
Requirements
University Degree (BA/BS) preferably an Engineering discipline, required
10-15+ years experience minimum, managing capital projects with increasing responsibility and complexity in a manufacturing, industrial, military, or related environment.
Preferred: 7+ years of project management experience in a manufacturing, industrial, military, or related environment.
Preferred: Experience using SAP and/or Microsoft Project.
Preferred: TPM experience.
Strong analytical and conceptual thinking skills.
Ability to analyze data.
Ability to use problem-solving techniques to resolve issues and implement change.
Excellent communication (both verbal and written) and interpersonal skills.
Proven ability to complete major projects in a manufacturing environment.
Ability to schedule resources effectively so continuous improvement is not sacrificed for day-to-day results.
Additional consideration for those that are considered subject matter experts in a particular field of engineering (process, packaging, refrigeration, etc.).
Ability to coach and develop resources in leadership and I & I pillar.
Benefits
Relocation assistance is available for qualified candidates who live outside the commutable distance to the facility.
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