Engineering manager – latam (tutitlan edo de mexico)
as part of the global engineering team, the primary purpose of this position is to manage the end-to-end delivery of capex projects in the latam region in accordance with standards and best industry practices, partnering with the supply chain and manufacturing teams. Ensure all capex projects are delivered on time.
key responsibilities:
lead the execution of all engineering projects in the latam region.
lead expansion projects, including greenfields or brownfields projects.
conduct assessments and generate order of magnitude costing.
direct the change management process for capex projects and ensure that all impacts, aspects, and risks are managed.
lead project planning and project execution.
identify and lead the end-to-end implementation of value creating manufacturing initiatives that require capital expenditure.
manage field project engineers' contracts to execute the projects, where appropriate.
collaborate with maintenance managers to deliver step-changing engineering improvements.
lead, coordinate, and manage the projects in the 3rd party contracted plants.
develop complete scope, urs documents, and capital appropriation requests for all key and assigned projects including value creation, business continuity, and decarbonization projects.
plan and execute mechanical, electrical, and civil capex projects and capitalized maintenance of plant and equipment.
collaborate with global engineering smees for front-end and detail design for projects.
collaborate with the p&i team to ensure that all innovation and renovation projects are delivered on time and in full.
responsible and accountable for cost management, schedule control, and procurement activities to achieve on-time in-full and on budget for 100%.
establish the budget, track variances, and manage risks.
experience required:
bachelor's degree in mechanical, electrical, or industrial engineering or equivalent.
excellent knowledge of food safety and gmp standards, process, and packaging technologies.
budgeting and good financial acumen.
at least 8 years in a technical fmcg engineering environment.
6+ years of experience within the food/bev/fmcg industry.
6+ years of project management experience.
strong engineering knowledge across facility design, civils, utilities, and water/wwtp technologies.
flexibility to travel in the latam region.
skills:
proficiency in english.
excellent project management skills.
negotiation, influencing, and stakeholder management skills.
engineering software tools.
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