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Mid-Level

Associate Director, Engineering

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Kraft Heinz

Kraft Heinz

Mount Royal, QC
On-site
Posted March 27, 2026

Job Description

Description de l'emploi

Capex Portfolio Management

· Work cross-functionally with Global Engineering/COE, PMO, Food Safety & Quality, EHS, ESG Maintenance, Supply Chain development, R&D and external consultants and partners to proactively identify, prioritize and include capital projects in strategic plans (5YP, 3YP, 1YP).

· Ensure assigned plants routinely perform Facility / Property Condition Assessments, site master plan and related inspections to identify long and current year capital needs.

· Prepare and provide routine portfolio status reports to Global and North American committees.

· Takes an active role in the process of utilization of contracted services and contributes to the design and delivery of appropriate contracts and agreements to provide an adequate labor pool for all the services needed.

· Manage & Lead the Engineering Workstream on large, strategic capital projects.

Capital Engineering & Project Management

· Ensure all work carried out and equipment installed is safe, effective and in compliance with KHC and applicable industry standards.

· Serve as Engineering representative for all Technical Peer Reviews (TPR’s) within assigned portfolio advocating projects are right-sized and fit-for-purpose. Review and / or approve Demand Requests and Capital Appropriations Request (CARs).

· Provide technical guidance and support to the engineering teams and Capital Project Managers on using lean construction teaming, quality, safety, cost and delivery techniques.

· Oversee the planning, execution, and completion of all capital projects for the BU, including new equipment installations, new products, facility upgrades, and process improvements.

· Develop and share best practices and key performance indicators (KPI's) to drive optimal Capex Management and Total Cost of Ownership (TCO).

· Drive innovation by exploring and implementing new technologies and methodologies to improve efficiency, product quality, and safety.

Performance & Talent Management

· Manage and mentor direct & dotted line reports including on-going feedback and annual reviews.

· Work closely with Engineering, Operations, and HR partners to develop team members and help them reach career goals. Provide inputs, suggestions, and feedback on development plans to help your team members reach the next level.

· Accountable for organizational change management and pulling in cross functional partners (HR) where needed.


Expected Experience & Required Skills

· PMP certification is preferred.

· Prior people management experience with demonstrated success in performance management and development is required.

· Prior experience managing multiple-site capital portfolios is required.

· A minimum of 10 years’ experience in engineering, project management and /or technical leadership in a regulated industry is required. Experience working within or for CPD - food manufacturing is highly preferred.

· Demonstrated ability to Direct/Lead/Manage cross functional teams on large capital project/programs with $20MM or more of spend per year.

· Deep experience in asset reliability and lifecycle management with knowledge of asset lifecycle data analytics is strongly preferred.

· Proven ability to influence both site and enterprise levels.

· Strong presentation skills and the ability to convey complex technical concepts.

Work Environment & Schedule

This position is considered a Field based environment; role requires frequent travel to customer locations, stores, manufacturing facilities, etc. Additionally, this role requires willingness to travel to locations outside of home state for extended periods (up to 50%) as needed and the demonstrated ability to work remotely with little supervision. Ability to work to flexible schedule including days, afternoons, nights and overtime as needed.

Physical Requirements

Physical demands include but not limited to:

· This role requires inspection of sites to detect safety concerns. Occasional need to scale heights and traversal of workplace.

· Must be able to complete tasks in a noisy environment.

Notre philosophie en matière de rémunération globale consiste à fournir un éventail significatif et flexible de programmes qui soutiennent équitablement notre main-d’œuvre diversifiée et leurs familles et qui complètent la stratégie et les valeurs de Kraft Heinz.

Salaire de base pour les nouveaux embauchés :

$181,800.00 - $227,300.00

Prime : Ce poste est admissible à une prime basée sur les rendements, comme le prévoient les conditions du régime et les documents qui le régissent.

La rémunération offerte tiendra compte de l’équité interne et pourra varier en fonction de la région géographique du candidat, de ses connaissances, de ses compétences et de son expérience, entre autres facteurs

Avantages sociaux : Nous proposons aux employés (et à leurs personnes à charge admissibles) un accès abordable aux soins de santé, une protection et une épargne pour l’avenir, ainsi que des régimes personnalisés à vos besoins et à ceux de votre famille. La couverture des avantages sociaux sera conforme aux conditions des régimes applicables et aux documents qui les sous-tendent.

Bien-être : Nous proposons des événements, des ressources et des occasions d’apprentissage qui inspirent à nos employés et à leurs familles un mode de vie axé sur le bien-être physique, social, émotionnel et financier. Vous pourrez participer à une variété d’avantages sociaux et de programmes de bien-être qui peuvent varier en fonction du rôle, du pays, de la région, du statut syndical et d’autres facteurs liés au statut de l’emploi, par exemple :

  • Physique - Soins médicaux, médicaments sur ordonnance, soins dentaires, soins de la vue, dépistages/évaluations
  • Social - Congés payés, congés fériés, congé d’absence, modalités de travail flexibles, reconnaissance, formation
  • Émotionnel - Programme d’aide aux employés et aux familles, programmes de récompenses, programme de soutien aux familles
  • Financier - Épargne/pension, assurance-vie, décès et mutilation accidentels, invalidité, avantages à prix réduit

Emplacement(s)

Mt Royal Plant

Kraft Heinz souscrit à l'égalité des chances en matière d'emploi – groupes ethniques minoritaires/femmes/anciens combattants/personnes handicapées/orientation sexuelle/identité de genre et autres catégories protégées sous-représentés. Afin d’assurer des mesures d’adaptation raisonnables pour les personnes protégées, les candidats qui ont besoin de mesures d’adaptation dans le cadre du processus de demande d’emploi peuvent communiquer avec NAZTAOps@kraftheinz.com pour obtenir de l’aide.