Project Engineering Senior Manager at DEL Monte

Job description

Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc. is a global leader in the production, distribution, and marketing of fresh, value-added, and shelf-stable fruits and vegetables under our Fresh and Foods divisions. Our diverse product portfolio proudly bears the Del Monte® brand and also includes prepared fruits and vegetables, juices, beverages, snacks, and desserts - available in over 80 countries worldwide. With operations spanning more than 35 countries, we’ve proudly been nourishing families for over 135 years. Benefits We Offer Include: Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance 401(k) with company match Employer-paid life & disability insurance Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) Paid Time Off (PTO) 7 Company Paid Holidays 24/7 Telemedicine & Employee Assistance Program Optional voluntary benefits (legal, accident, identity protection) Eligibility on the first of the month following your hire date Purpose of Position: Del Monte Foods is the Foods Division of Fresh Del Monte, a global grower, producer and marketer of fresh, value-added, and shelf-stable produce. Del Monte Foods has a powerful portfolio of brands, including the iconic Del Monte®, Contadina® and S&W®. This position will support the Operations business units and facilities management as directed, leading the planning and execution of complex capital projects and engineering initiatives in support of plant operations, warehouse and R&D for the Foods Division of Del Monte Corporation. This position will independently collaborate with and influence cross-functional leaders from procurement, marketing, operations, and R&D to assess business opportunities, understand customer needs and develop capital cost structures and engineering solutions that contribute to broader operational and business objectives. Performance is measured on the ability to apply core company values to implement complex, cross-functional projects and initiatives on time within budget while working with other functions as a team. Accountabilities: Engineer, design and specify equipment systems to meet needs and specifications of the department's customers. Provide structured planning, organization and lead complex projects and continuous improvement initiatives to completion within schedule, budget and scope for all assigned capital projects. Execute assigned capital projects continuous improvement strategies. Ensure shareholder expectations for results are met. Monitor capital projects standards for cost control. Actively support company efforts to maximize plant efficiency, continually improving the use of capital. Deliver capital project completion (cradle to grave) to the plants on time and within budget using latest available and financially acceptable technologies. Prepare well written clear studies/reports with accurate capital estimates and savings calculations with sufficient documentation to define project scope. Collaborate with internal stakeholders, distribution and operations for capital reduction and improvements with high economic return. Embraces change and engages others to adopt new processes, solutions and plans while staying focused on goals and results. Utilize processes for repeatability and scalability to maximize efficiencies. Proactively find and promote business improvement opportunities such as projects with high economic return, quality or process improvement, capacity increase, etc. Able to develop manufacturing site masterplan that incorporates business growth, modernization of plants and cost structure improvement. Analyze all vendor/contractor proposals to assure they meet requested scope and are within project cost limits. Work with Legal team to assure vendor contracts are valid and protect the company with regards to the agreement. Manage all project related contractors and vendors associated with equipment and system installation, training and start up to assure contractual obligations are met within scope and timeline. Analyze and resolve project related problems