BR-MN Engineering Manager

Responsible for developing CapEx strategies aligned with cross functional areas across the system and in line with the strategic priorities of the company.

This role is responsible for fostering best practices in the execution of Project Plans, Project Portfolio Management, and establishing agreements that are in the best interest of our operation for CapEx projects to ensure they are executed on time and complete, also approval process, Project Budget and Spent process, ensuring a whole compliance of legal requirements, Company requirements and Financial Policies.

CapEx Strategic Initiatives comprise of projects to support advancement of the company’s business. This includes but is not limited to: Filling Lines, Mixing Process, Warehouse, Utilities, Buildings, Administrative Office, Operational Expansions and Logistical Investments.

What You'll Do for Us:

• Effectively Projects Pipeline Management and Project Portfolio Process to meet quality, cost, and time objectives – Includes PMO related process, Capital Approval Process, Master Plan execution, contractor Management, SPP related Process. Lead Project Leaders and External Contractors (Project Managers) to achieve projects objectives and related strategic deployment goals.

• Technical design approval process – Technical reviews and approvals required for each project based in project nature, ensuring a full compliance of legal requirements, Company requirements and striving in acquiree the best available solution.

• Biding, Negotiation and Contract related activities – Ensuring a full compliance with Company policies related to Purchase and Capital process.

• VSU – Lead vertical start-up for new capital projects, process improvements and small capital projects. Lead IQ/OQ/PQ (Installation, Qualification, and Verification) execution phases. Lead site preparation and execution of VSU Operational Readiness Checklist and Deliverables. Define the project’s success criteria and start-up curve(s) and obtain approval from management.

• Collaborate with operational routines: Required Training, Business Excellence, OPS and Safety programs, Improvement Initiatives, Global Initiatives, update project process and procedures for Project Department, etc.

Job Scope

• Project management record successfully implementing capital projects >500kUSD.

• Knowledge and proficiency developing P&IDs, electrical, mechanical and control schematics & CAD drawings.

• Knowledge & Skill utilizing MMS & SAP Applications

• Solid knowledge of food manufacturing industry GMP requirements specifically hygiene, food safety, quality, controls, material behavior and industrial safety standards.​

• ​Able to identify and classify food safety risks, develop risk assessment and set relevant food safety measures & controls.​

• ​Solid knowledge of sustainability & environmental applications, technologies and solutions.​

• Skills & capabilities developing and/or managing design development processes starting from proposing & scoping capital investments, selecting project consultant(s), managing & tracking consultant design processes, coordinating and aligning design with stakeholders.​

• ​Solid knowledge of industry standards. Skills developing technical specifications and URSs for various machines, equipment and installations. URS reviews & alignment.​

• Project Management skills, specifically tender management, technical & commercial proposals evaluation, contractor and/or consultant selection.​

• Project planning skills e.g. Gantt charting, resource planning, workload balancing.​

• Skills using project management tools e.g. MS-Project.​

• Excellent project troubleshooting, problem-solving and decision-making capabilities.​

• Knowledge and skills to initiate, develop, align and deploy strategic directions and plans within local site scope e.g. SMP​

• Strong strategic thinking, analytical, logical. Creativity and critical thinking capabilities.​

• Basic financial skills and capabilities calculating and evaluating financial impact and/or financial and/or investment performance with capability to propose sound optimization options.​

Organization Impact/Influence

• Operation: Direct relationship with the Plant General Manager and Area Managers to support business strategy/plan and share with the rest of the operation new projects and its activities schedule.

• Network: Engineering Director, Technical SME’s, Global Procurement Managers, DWT participation and other Plant Engineering team across the globe to share knowledge and critical experiences.

• Suppliers: negotiation for executing projects, contract negotiation and execution supervision.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Internal Project Leaders

• Contractors

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Project Management (+5 years)

• Project Portfolio Management

• Food, Beverage or Pharma Industry (desirable)

• Expertise in Engineering Principles

• Bidding process

• Budget project handle

• Knowledge in one of the next apps: MS Project, Primavera or equivalent

• Other not requiring time frame:

  • Excellent written and oral communication skills

  • Negotiation principles

  • English fluency

  • Technical Report

  • Safety Knowledge expertise

  • AutoCAD

  • People Leader

  • Plant design & construction.

  • Understanding of financial analysis and relevant business drivers

  • CAPEX budgeting and preparation

  • Complexity management

  • Costumer Service

  • Decision making

Educational Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in related Engineering field.

• PMI certification (desired)

Cultural Diversity

• Regular relationship with suppliers, other plant operations, superiors and peers from different nationalities performing communications written and oral mostly in English.

• Negotiation with local and foreign suppliers of machinery and equipment, engineering services, general services, consultants, and legal advisors.

• Teamwork and Collaboration

Analysis

• Influence the operation to make decision and act in projects requirements.

• Establish strategies to strengthen relationship with projects customers, contractors, and other areas within the operation.

• Capital project budget issues which will require decision making on how to distribute it to better fit the project needs.

• Negotiation with suppliers regarding their actions plans to comply with all the company´s quality and service requirements.

• Definition and agreement of objectives with the associates, and performance appraisals.

• Resolve issues and requirements related to Engineering design and installation.

Judgment and Decision-Making

• Supplier selection and negotiations complying with The Company’s Code of Business Conduct.

• Project Budget planning and control

• Develop objectives aligned with the organization’s Business Plan

• Planning projects execution plans

• Decision over project schedule and field execution with agile judge for solve problems and act in project installation

• Technical review and approval

Travel Requirements

• Few traveling (5%) is required, mainly to visit contractors.

• International travel is occasionally required to attend DWT meetings, workshops or training.

Additional Information

Main activities to execute:

• Became a Safety responsible for the operation and for any project during its execution.

• Creation of Score Cards and Gantts Graphics for each project.

• Update of each project balance and information for Monthly Reports.

• Create multidisciplinary team of each project.

• Kick off assembly of each project sharing Gantts and Validation Protocol.

• Selection process for suppliers.

• Engineering development and coordinate execution of each project.

• Quote review with Administrator.

• Budget Administration

• Purchase orders creation

• Contract request and annexes delivery to the Administrator.

• Follow up for invoices, contract bonds and guarantees to the suppliers.

• Follow up for old equipment write off to the coordinator.

• Follow up for registration of new equipment in SAP with annexes to the Administrator.

• Purchase orders inspection and delivery to the suppliers.

• Equipment Validation and delivery to the client.

• Support with de justification of projects.

• Assist to personal training.

• Creation of Idea Cards and follow them up to close them.

• Collect information for Monthly and Quarterly Reports and for Project Financial Balance.

• Weekly assembly assistance and Security activities report.

• Personal training

What We'll Do for You:

• Comprehensive Benefits: Including health and wellness programs, retirement plans, and compensation packages to support you and your family.

• Professional Growth: Opportunities to expand your career through training programs, career development resources, and potential advancement within the company.

• Inclusive and Collaborative Work Environment: Be part of a diverse team that thrives on mutual respect, collaboration, and shared goals.

• Work-Life Balance: Encouraging a healthy work-life integration with flexible work schedules and supportive policies.

• Global Exposure: Engage with colleagues, partners, and operations from around the world, enhancing your experience and broadening your perspective.

Skills:

Change Management, Continuous Improvement (CI), Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), ISO 9001/14001/18001, Brazilian Standards (NR’s), Lean Manufacturing, Microsoft Office, Production Management, Production Processes, Project Management, Quality Control (QC), Six Sigma, Standard Operating Procedure (SOP)