CHEP helps move more goods to more people, in more places than any other organization on earth via our 347 million pallets, crates and containers. We employ approximately 13,000 people and operate in 60 countries. Through our pioneering and sustainable share-and-reuse business model, the world’s biggest brands trust us to help them transport their goods more efficiently, safely and with less environmental impact.
What does that mean for you? You’ll join an international organization big enough to take you anywhere, and small enough to get you there sooner. You’ll help change how goods get to market and contribute to global sustainability. You’ll be empowered to bring your authentic self to work and be surrounded by diverse and driven professionals. And you can maximize your work-life balance and flexibility through our Hybrid Work Model.
Job Description
Position Purpose
The Sr Project Engineer will develop, seek approvals, and execute complex capital engineering projects in support of CHEP USA plant operations business objectives. This role will lead key transformational initiatives in support of longer-term automation strategies.
Must be able to travel 50-60% and be located near major US airport.
Major/Key Accountabilities
- Lead Transformational initiatives by developing strategies and collaborating with cross-functional teams and external suppliers in alignment with longer terms goals to achieve a touchless pallet processing operation.
- Lead & Develop Continuous Improvement Equipment Strategies focused on MTBF and processing throughput improvements
- Lead the refinement and complete due diligence for New Initiatives and concepts that may be ambiguous in nature
- Holistic program management to bring new ideas/concepts to manufacturing with sustained operability
- Collaborate with Operations, Health & Safety, and Quality teams to develop, seek approval, and successfully implement Capital Equipment Projects in accordance with established schedule, cost, and performance standards.
- Development of CapEx documents to include cost estimates and project justification.
- Manage activities associated with capital project execution to include equipment layout and scope development, requests for quote, purchase order generation, contractor selection, on-site supervision during the installation and start-up of equipment, and proper tagging and accounting of new equipment, while using PMI standard Project Controls
- Ensure that all necessary safe work practices are adhered to by both CHEP and contractor personnel, and all applicable local municipality construction permitting and environmental requirements are met.
- Effective and timely communications to Key Stakeholders beginning with project development and approval, through final commissioning and qualification.
- Utilization of the FAT, CQV, and Vertical Startup Processes with Suppliers and Operations teams, to ensure successful, timely project completion
- Coordinate training of on-site personnel as needed for system operation and maintenance. Ensure proper handoff of completed projects to include as-built drawings, maintenance and operations manuals, and spare parts lists.
- Using fiduciary controls, manage capital budgets, and accurately forecast monthly spending
- Lead critical reviews of equipment design, by analyzing data, seeking to improve MTBF, increase efficiency/productivity, and highlight cost savings opportunities
- Lead Supplier Development and Continuous Improvement
- Identifying and closing gaps in people, processes, and design
Measures
- Project Engineer is mutually responsible for supporting the Supply Chain Team in achieving business objectives through Capital Equipment deployment.
Key metrics:
- Achievement of Supply Chain Capital Project Initiatives
- Customer satisfaction, implementation timing, within budget
- CQV Vertical Startup achievement meeting key KPIs
Authority/ Decision Making
- Managing individual capital projects with budgets up to $10M
- Purchasing Recommendations
- Resolving Customer/Operations problems through root cause analysis
- Working autonomously
- Performance Review, Promotional Recommendations
Key contacts
Internal: Plant Operations Reps, Managers, Directors, Planning, Logistics, Finance, Engineering
External: Equipment suppliers, Plant/Service Center Management Groups
Qualifications
Essential Qualifications:
- Bachelor of Science in Engineering or Related Technical Field
- Capital Equipment Project Management
Desirable Qualifications:
- Lean
- PMI Certification
Experience:
- 5-10 years project engineering and/or related project management experience
- Leading Continuous Improvement Equipment Design Initiatives
- Operations and/or Supply Chain experience, supporting production
- Effective Communication and Collaboration with multiple levels within the organization
- Material handling and automation experience, conveyance, robotics
Skills and Knowledge
- Effective Communicator
- Demonstrates effective collaboration and teamwork
- Familiar with project management methods and tools such as MS Project
- Familiar with basic industrial electrical wiring, process piping, and machine guarding principles
- Familiarity with conveyor systems, material handling robotics a plus
- Working knowledge of the use of AutoCAD
- Familiar with capital project justification methods (ROI, IRR, NPV)
- Basic financial management skills with a focus on capital expenditure
Languages
Essential: English
Desirable: Spanish
Remote TypeFully RemoteSkills to succeed in the roleActive Learning, Adaptability, Cross-Functional Work, Curiosity, Digital Literacy, Emotional Intelligence, Empathy, Initiative, Problem Solving
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we are committed to developing a diverse workforce in which everyone is treated fairly, with respect, and has the opportunity to contribute to business success while realizing his or her potential. This means harnessing the unique skills and experience that each individual brings and we do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state, or local protected class.
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Top Skills
What We Do
CHEP is a global leader in managed, returnable and reusable packaging solutions, serving many of the world's largest companies in sectors such as consumer goods, fresh produce, beverage and automotive. CHEP’s service is environmentally sustainable and increases efficiency for customers while reducing operating risk and product damage. CHEP’s 7,500-plus employees and 300 million pallets and containers offer unbeatable coverage and exceptional value, supporting more than 500,000 customer touch-points in 49 countries. Our customer portfolio includes global companies and brands such as Procter & Gamble, Sysco, Kellogg's, Kraft, Nestlé, Ford and GM. CHEP is part of Brambles Limited. For more information, visit www.chep.com.
Reliability. Flexibility. The success of your business depends on both. With CHEP, you can be confident that you’ll get the equipment you need, when and where you need it. Our scale is unmatched, with more than 110 million pallets and over 530 service centers across North America. So you no longer need to worry about seasonal peaks or unexpectedly high demand.
With our broad array of solutions and our pragmatic, roll-up-your-sleeves know-how, we give our consumer goods customers the platforms, the quality, the supply and the support they need to make more money on every unit load. Because everything just works better.
