Engineering Manager - Hiring Now

We are on the lookout for a resourceful Engineering Manager to join our all-star team at KH Manufacturing - North America in Beaver Dam, WI.
Growing your career as a Full Time Engineering Manager is an amazing opportunity to develop useful skills.
If you are strong in critical thinking, people management and have the right personality for the job, then apply for the position of Engineering Manager at KH Manufacturing - North America today!

About Us

The Kraft Heinz Company is one of the largest food and beverage companies in the world, with eight $1 billion+ brands and global sales of approximately $25 billion. We’re a globally trusted producer of high-quality, great-tasting, and nutritious foods for over 150 years. Our brands are truly global, with products produced and marketed in over 40 countries. These beloved products include condiments and sauces, cheese and dairy, meals, meats, refreshment beverages, coffee, infant and nutrition products, and numerous other grocery products in a portfolio of more than 200 legacy and emerging brands.

No matter the brand, we’re united under one vision: To sustainably grow by delighting more consumers globally . Bringing this vision to life is our team of 39,000+ food lovers, creative thinkers, and high performers worldwide. Together, we help provide meals to those in need through our global partnership with Rise Against Hunger. We also stand committed to responsible, sustainable practices that extend to every facet of our business, our consumers, and our communities. Every day, we’re transforming the food industry with bold thinking and unprecedented results. If you share our passion – and are ready to create the future, build a legacy, and lead as a global citizen – there’s only one thing to do: join our table and let’s make life delicious!

Our Culture of Ownership, Meritocracy & Collaboration

We're not afraid to think differently. Embrace new ideas. Dream big. We empower our people at every level – from entry-level intern to senior leader – to own their work. We share a responsibility to think like Owners – to be mindful of the collective and sustained success of Kraft Heinz – which we apply to every situation, every day. As part of Kraft Heinz, you're supported to grow and achieve. You’re expected to bring your authentic self to work every day, to lead with humility, and drive outstanding performance at every level – and you’ll be rewarded. You’re given opportunities to leave a mark and build a legacy. But you won’t do it alone. You’re supported by passionate teammates along the way, and our collective, collaborative spirit fuels our incredible progress.

Job Description

The Engineering Manager will improve performance of productive equipment, preserve plant physical assets, and control maintenance labor and material costs to achieve plant performance goals. They will be responsible for forecasting and controlling plant capital spend to maximize investment value. This role will ensure compliance with Environmental Protection Agency regulations, Good Manufacturing Practices, the Occupational Safety & Health Act, and other regulations and standards.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Protect the environment, and the company's good name and assets from harm by meeting all applicable environmental regulations and responding immediately to potential violations

• Develop and maintain relationships with 3rd party contracted resources

• Protect the company’s employees through focus on ergonomic issues and employee safety during both the planning and execution of capital projects, and enforcement of factory safety regulations such as lock out/tag out for outside contractors and company employees

• Develop, monitor and control the annual capital budget, maintenance expenses, and utility budgets

• Manage capital and facility maintenance projects and resources through timely equipment installation, service and repair

• Develop ideas and projects to reduce utility and energy costs

• Support the efficient operation of the Plant through effective utilization of Engineering and Facility Maintenance resources

• Assist and oversee maintenance of the plant equipment, buildings, and other assets to protect these assets and reduce equipment related downtime

• Research and develop new processing techniques to improve quality of product and production efficiencies

• Establish departmental goals that maintain focus on improving line efficiencies and product quality

• Determine equipment capabilities for new or revised factory layouts

• Evaluate production and packaging needs for Capital Equipment

• Participate on the Food Safety and HACCP Team

• Assist and partner with business leaders on implementation of process improvement (Six Sigma / Lean/Heinz Global Production System (HGPS)), including leading change initiatives, planning, and facilitation

• Participate in the QRMP yearly audit and assist in the development of procedures and corrective actions

• Accountable for the QRMP (Quality Risk Management Process) system and operational standards as outlined in the plant accountability list

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 5+ years of increasing responsibility in plant engineering and project management in manufacturing

• Experience with full cycle capital project management from appropriation preparation to field start up

• Experience working with process and high speed/automation equipment

• Previous experience managing a long term capital project plan

• Clear understanding of engineering economics and project justification

• Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices, OSHA safety regulations, EPA regulations, and other related codes and regulations applying to the operation of a food products factory

• Working knowledge of boiler and compressed air operations in order to evaluate operating efficiencies

• Must be familiar with maintenance management system operations

• Leadership skills gained through course work, seminars, and experience in supervisory positions in maintenance and/or supervising contractors on capital projects

**Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Underrepresented Ethnic Minority Groups/Women/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity and other protected classes. **In order to ensure reasonable accommodation for protected individuals, applicants that require accommodation in the job application process may contact View email address on kraft-heinz.factoryhire.ai for assistance.

You should be proficient in:

• CAD Software
• Blueprint Reading
• CAD/CAM Software

Benefits of working as a Engineering Manager in Beaver Dam, WI:

● Learning opportunities
● Opportunities to grow
● Competitive salary