Sr Manager Engineering- Wastewater Process Design

The Kraft Heinz Company•Chicago, IL

1d•$120,800 - $151,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Sr Manager Engineering is the Zone’s resident expert in wastewater process design and engineering. The role develops and deploys standardized wastewater treatment plant (WWTP) designs, equipment standards, project specifications, and capital estimates for major capital initiatives. Working with project leads and cross-functional partners, the position helps ensure projects support business continuity, operating income, factory efficiency, safety, quality, sanitary requirements, environmental compliance, and Kraft Heinz standards. The role also benchmarks installed WWTPs, evaluates best available technologies, supports project execution and troubleshooting, and uses project reviews and performance data to improve standards and wastewater operations across the Zone. The position works with BU Engineering, ORM, R&D, FS&Q, Capex Procurement, third-party engineering firms, OEMs, contractors, utilities, and wastewater facilities. It provides technical guidance on wastewater processes and their strategic fit within the Manufacturing Network, contributes to Zone Technical Peer Reviews, and develops and monitors operating KPIs and wastewater performance improvements. This is a normal office environment with open workspaces and moderate travel to customer locations, stores, and manufacturing facilities. The role requires 30% domestic and international travel, which varies with project development stage. A driver’s license is required. Physical requirements include constant keyboard or text input; occasional access to high or low objects and staircases; and frequent standing during commissioning, FAT, and startup.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Chemical, or Electrical Engineering, or a related field/experience.
5–8 years of manufacturing experience.
Experience applying standard engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria to ensure compliance with safety and environmental regulations.
Good written and verbal communication skills.
Experience writing scopes of work based on project requirements.
Deep understanding of Manufacturing KPIs.
Ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence senior leaders within the Manufacturing Leadership Team.
Demonstrable knowledge in the relevant discipline, including defining processes and establishing engineering standards for projects.
Thorough knowledge of proven and advanced technology, with the ability to apply it practically to support timely, objective decisions and competitive, innovative outcomes.
Demonstrable project implementation experience involving a high level of automation and integrated control systems, and practical application of Industry 4.0 solutions.
Ability to travel as needed; the role requires 30% domestic and international travel.
Valid driver’s license, required because many factories are several hours from the nearest airport.

Nice To Haves

Wastewater operator’s license.
Strong computer skills.
Experience working with LEAN or similar structured continuous improvement methodologies.

Responsibilities

Create standard engineering project designs and Capex estimates for major WWTP capital initiatives in collaboration with project leads and their teams.
Lead and participate in cross-functional reviews to define standard process flows and ensure Zone capital projects over $1 million meet business continuity, operating income, and factory efficiency objectives.
Develop standard designs, cost estimates, and project timelines with BU Engineering, ORM, R&D, and FS&Q.
Develop equipment standards and designs that enable Procurement to obtain standard pricing from preferred suppliers.
Deploy standardized WWTP equipment and designs across Zone capital projects and champion wastewater process compliance.
Benchmark common equipment, processes, and capital projects across the Zone to assess the advantages of installed WWTPs.
Identify and evaluate best available technologies and engineering practices, sharing them across the Zone and globally where appropriate.
Provide technical support to project engineers during equipment build, acceptance testing, and commissioning.
Participate in Post Project Implementation Reviews and use findings to improve standards and approaches.
Maintain and improve WWTP equipment specifications and standards, incorporating project learnings for future use.
Work with third-party engineering firms to develop for-bid and for-construction drawings.
Provide resident-expert guidance on processing equipment and its strategic fit within the Manufacturing Network.
Participate in Zone Technical Peer Reviews to ensure projects meet safety, quality, sanitary requirements, and Kraft Heinz standards and specifications.
Expand the Zone Wastewater survey, measure and validate current performance, align improvement targets, implement improvements, and measure their effectiveness.
Define and implement operating KPIs for wastewater plants.
Work with external stakeholders, including OEMs, contractors, local utilities, and downstream wastewater facilities, to align with Kraft Heinz direction and maximize investment value.
Support troubleshooting of wastewater processes across the Zone.
Travel as needed, including 30% domestic and international travel.

Benefits

Performance-based bonus.
Healthcare coverage for employees and eligible dependents, including medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision plans.
Paid time off and company holidays.
Leave of absence and flexible work arrangements.
Recognition and training.
Employee Assistance Program and wellbeing programs.
Family support programs.
401(k).
Life insurance.
Accidental Death & Dismemberment coverage.
Disability coverage.
Wellbeing events, resources, and learning opportunities supporting physical, social, emotional, and financial wellbeing.