project engineer Columbia, MO
Job description
About Us
The Kraft Heinz Company is one of the largest food and beverage companies in the world, with eight $1 billion+ brands and global sales of approximately $25 billion. We’re a globally trusted producer of high-quality, great-tasting, and nutritious foods for over 150 years. Our brands are truly global, with products produced and marketed in over 40 countries. These beloved products include condiments and sauces, cheese and dairy, meals, meats, refreshment beverages, coffee, infant and nutrition products, and numerous other grocery products in a portfolio of more than 200 legacy and emerging brands.
No matter the brand, we’re united under one vision: To sustainably grow by delighting more consumers globally. Bringing this vision to life is our team of 39,000+ food lovers, creative thinkers, and high performers worldwide. Together, we help provide meals to those in need through our global partnership with Rise Against Hunger. We also stand committed to responsible, sustainable practices that extend to every facet of our business, our consumers, and our communities. Every day, we’re transforming the food industry with bold thinking and unprecedented results. If you share our passion – and are ready to create the future, build a legacy, and lead as a global citizen – there’s only one thing to do: join our table and let’s make life delicious!
Our Culture of Ownership, Meritocracy & Collaboration
We're not afraid to think differently. Embrace new ideas. Dream big. We empower our people at every level – from entry-level intern to senior leader – to own their work. We share a responsibility to think like Owners – to be mindful of the collective and sustained success of Kraft Heinz – which we apply to every situation, every day. As part of Kraft Heinz, you're supported to grow and achieve. You’re expected to bring your authentic self to work every day, to lead with humility, and drive outstanding performance at every level – and you’ll be rewarded. You’re given opportunities to leave a mark and build a legacy. But you won’t do it alone. You’re supported by passionate teammates along the way, and our collective, collaborative spirit fuels our incredible progress.
Job Description
Principal Functions:
Work together with Project Engineer, Engineering on AOP Capital project, and LRP projects.
Develop scope of work, and project details to include financial and ROI models.
Collaborating with Factory package owners (Replacement, Quality, Regulatory and Continuous Improvement) to develop projects and master plan.
Responsible to ensure proper training of in-house technicians and operations personnel for each new system installed as a capital project.
Provide assistance and expertise to engineering concerning the design and installation of new systems.
Provide proper communication and interface between the factory installations, vendors, and factory IS systems as applicable, utilizing software, servers, modems, etc.
Responsible for communicating spare parts list for new project set-up as well as capturing storeroom items that need to be removed following project execution.
Responsible for communicating suggested preventive maintenance for equipment being installed by a capital project.
Responsible for keeping costs at a minimum for efficient operation, proper care and economical use of materials, efficient distribution of workforce.
Learn and follow KHMS process for engineering (Capital AOP Plan Development, Project Execution and Lessons Learned, Project plan and gain approval).
Coordinate with plant ammonia team (PSM coordinator) on all mechanical integrity and related ammonia projects to ensure compliance with OSHA standards.
As necessary, other duties and/or projects may be assigned.
Skills Required:
Microsoft Office Suites (Word, Outlook, Excel)
Project scheduling software (Microsoft Project)
Auto-CAD for drawing updates
Communication to coordinate with plant personnel and contractors to ensure project completion
Detail oriented – Project Management documentation including generation of meeting, RAILs, follow-up emails, etc.
Critical thinking – develop efficient/cost effective solutions for project development and implementation.
Working Environments:
- Primarily indoors in both a hot- humid production environment and cold- cooler environment.
Benefits & Compensation Overview:
- Opportunity to design your own personalized benefit elections (Medical- Dental- Vision- 401K) through the Company's flexible benefits program.
- Opportunity Annual Bonus through our Field Operations Incentive Program.
The Kraft Heinz- Columbia Plant first opened for business in 1985 making Oscar Mayer Hot Dogs.
Community Overview:
Welcome to our Columbia Missouri community!
Location(s)
**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.
You should be proficient in:
- Machine Setups for Production Runs
- Manual Machining Skills
