Project Lead, Meats, Cheese, Coffee and Snacks

Job Description
What's on the Menu:
Capital Planning & Budgeting:

• Work directly with global, zone and site team members during the long-term planning and annual budget development cycle performing factored cost estimates based on benchmarks, historical data and related conceptual scope to include project in capital plan.

Project Management:

• Lead capital projects consisting of both internal and external partner firms and professionals to achieve approved project objectives from conceptual design through vertical startup. Project objectives include safety, asset or system capability or capacity, budget, schedule, and compliance.
• Define and decide the final project budgets and schedules. Lead the Capital Appropriations Requests (CARs) submission serving as the speaker, advocate to capital investment committees.
• Determines the project structure, resource needs and associated skills to successfully execute the project securing external resources when appropriate to deliver investments per the agreed timing and scope.
• Ensure compliance to safety and environmental policies, procedures, and work rules for project personnel, contractors, and subcontractors from design through operational verification.
• Develops a risk management strategy for the project and implements associated processes and tools to ensure effective identification, monitoring and mitigation of project risk.
• Develop and maintain effective communication with project team, governance teams, business partners and other stakeholders. Prepares and provides routine progress reports ensuring sponsors and stakeholders remain informed throughout the life of the project.
• Implement robust project and financial controls, including procedures for change control / management, cost control / forecasting, physical progress / productivity measurement, and invoice review / payment.
• Ensure overall commissioning and vertical start-up aligns with the agreed handover strategy and the committed operations forecast.

Knowledge Management:

• Participate in the creation of technical standards, specification, procedures and guidelines in their field of expertise for application on Capital Projects.
• In close cooperation with the PMO, create standard tools and templates to ensure standardization and harmonization enabling ramp up repeatability and leverage best-of-breed design.
• Support Post Implementation Reviews (PIRs) to ensure successful delivery of value and also ensure change has been embedded into the Ways of Working.

Customer and Contractor / Vendor Management:

• Takes an active role in the process for utilization of contracted services and contributes to the design and delivery of appropriate contracts and agreements to provide an adequate labor pool for all needed services.
• Collaborates with peers and functional Management Team in establishing key supplier relationships, oversight and governance and take a lead role in negotiating value with key suppliers and assisting in clearly defining services required.

Recipe for Success:
Expected Experience & Required Skills

• Minimum 10 years experience managing capital projects ranging in Total Project Cost from 2 MM to 10 MM USD.
• Proficient understanding of project management practices; including project initiating, planning, execution, monitoring/controlling, and closeout.
• Working knowledge of pre-design and pre-construction, building systems/components and technology, contract management, project delivery methods and team building.
• Hands on experience in the negotiation and management of contracts and agreements with engineering contractors, vendors, regulatory and government agencies.
• Experience reading and understanding construction drawings (Architectural, Mechanical, Electrical, Process, Plumbing, Structural, Fire) and construction specifications.

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.
Physical Requirements
Physical demands include but not limited to:

• This role requires inspection of sites to detect safety concerns
• Must be able to complete tasks in a noisy environment
• Must be able to adhere to process protocol
• Must be able to apply established protocols in a timely manner

Our Total Rewards philosophy is to provide a meaningful and flexible spectrum of programs that equitably support our diverse workforce and their families and complement Kraft Heinz' strategy and values.
New Hire Base Salary Range:
$137,400.00 - $171,700.00
Bonus: This position is eligible for a performance-based bonus as provided by the plan terms and governing documents.
The compensation offered will take into account internal equity and may vary depending on the candidate's geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors
Benefits: Coverage for employees (and their eligible dependents) through affordable access to healthcare, protection, and saving for the future, we offer plans tailored to meet you and your family's needs. Coverage for benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents.
Wellbeing: We offer events, resources, and learning opportunities that inspire a physical, social, emotional, and financial well-being lifestyle for our employees and their families.
You'll be able to participate in a variety of benefits and wellbeing programs that may vary by role, country, region, union status, and other employment status factors, for example:

• Physical - Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental, Vision, Screenings/Assessments
• Social - Paid Time Off, Company Holidays, Leave of Absence, Flexible Work Arrangements, Recognition, Training
• Emotional - Employee Assistance Program , Wellbeing Programs, Family Support Programs
• Financial - 401k, Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Disability

Location(s)
Chicago/Aon Center, New Ulm Plant, Springfield Plant
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 [email protected] for assistance.