Primary function:
Under the general direction of the Engineering & Maintenance Manager, this position is responsible for simultaneously managing multiple capital projects of significant value from the evaluation through implementation stages. This role will be focused on facility related projects and supporting facility maintenance. This includes Air Compressors, HVAC, Building and Grounds, Electricians, Plumbing, etc. Additionally, as required, the role effectively works with stakeholder teams to deliver reliable solutions employing performance based technical specifications, procurement, FAT's, installation, commissioning, start-up, operation, maintenance and improvement of packaging machinery and manufacturing support systems. This role delivers effective results by investigating, analyzing and improving manufacturing equipment systems. Project workload can vary with regulatory and environmental priorities.
This position may, if required, act as the liaison with governmental and regulatory agencies, also leading projects to assure facility compliance. In this case, project workloads are replaced with a significant regulatory and environmental responsibility.
| Key Roles and Responsibilities including essential functions (includes percent of time for each and any people management and leadership qualities) | % of time |
| Work with manufacturing and maintenance partners to provide technical support in the design, development, purchase, installation, commissioning, start-up, operation, maintenance and improvement of site facilities, support systems and packaging equipment as needed. Provide watch dog technical support periodically until improvement results are successfully sustained for a period no less than 90 days. For projects that do not deliver results, signifcantly refocus efforts to deliver the expected results. | 20 |
| Lead and participate in improvement activities: Focused Improvements related to facilities. Single Minute Exchange of Die (SMED), packaging systems analysis, spare parts processes to increase reliability and overall systems optimization as needed. Actively participate in daily management activities to improve systems reliability. Attend specific team meetings and daily plant-wide communication meetings to advocate and support manufacturing and business partners results. | 20 |
| Preparation of final CAAPs in accordance with best practice procedures. Ensure that projects are properly planned to provide sufficient funding, review supporting data to determine that stated results and deliverables are achievable, and secure the necessary approvals. Monitor implementation of capital projects to ensure that projects are completed as planned and that approved funds are properly spent to deliver the specified IRR % results. Perform post-installation audits, reconcile financial metrics, and share key learnings for future project improvements. | 15 |
| Coordinates the selection, design, and layout of site supporitng facility equipment to ensure efficiency, reliability, optimum space utilization and adequate production capacity. On an ongoing basis, initiate design changes and modifications to furthere optimize facilities. | 10 |
| As needed support in packaging design changes, cost reductions, and to expand the capability of existing equipment to efficiently produce new products. Assure that all projects successfully deliver vertical start-ups. | 5 |
| Provide technical leadership of cross functional project teams to resolve technical and other challenges that develop during project execution. Seek out opportunities to coach and mentor team members on technical competencies and understanding. | 10 |
| Evaluate, develop, document and implement cost reduction projects and deliver on key targets. | 5 |
| Work closely with site training, vendors and operations teams to effectively facilitate training for technicians, managers, mechanics and other partners. Verify that knowledge is transferred effectively to the incumbents and that manufacturing certification processes are validated and robust. Lead project teams from concept through start up and through initial operational phases. Assure that all projects are successfully completed and project results are sustained. | 15 |