Refresco North America is looking to lead strategic manufacturing and engineering programs, driving and managing large end-to-end projects at designated facilities to ensure compliance with all industry and regulatory requirements and to continually improve operations.
Requirements
- Ability to manage communication with executive leadership.
- Excellent Project Management and reporting skills.
- Proficient in Excel, Word, SAP, Project, and Power Point.
- Possesses expert working knowledge of subject matter.
- PMP Certified preferred
Responsibilities
- Applies technical, engineering, and program management expertise to provide leadership and ensure compliance with all industry and regulatory requirements.
- Works closely together with Refresco NA Operations Leadership and Procurement in the preparation, decision making and execution phase of turnkey projects.
- Actively participate in the writing of CAPEX proposals and project planning of turnkey and/or large-scale projects and support project getting approved at Board level.
- Participate in or facilitate the different testing phases of equipment in turnkey projects before actual implementation.
- Ensures the plant is fully prepared for the project by engaging all relevant functions, communicating expectations, and holding teams accountable for their roles in the preparation process.
- Provide regular updates to leadership on project progress and budget status and recommend immediate actions when deviations from the budget or timeline are identified.
- Document project activities and prepare appropriate operating standards and maintenance procedures for all new equipment and processes to support flawless implementation.
Other
- Reporting to the Director of Engineering, the Program Manager, Engineering is responsible for leading strategic manufacturing and engineering programs within Refresco North America.
- Strong business acumen is essential, as this role also manages and develops a team of decision-makers to execute turnkey and complex large-scale projects successfully.
- Maintain an active relationship with Engineering, Quality Assurance, Finance, Accounting, and Supply Chain functions to ensure that all projects exceed all applicable product quality, industry and regulatory standards.
- Help strengthen the position of Program Management by leading the development, implementation and training of best practices within Refresco NA.
- Demonstrate end-to-end program management leadership to plant leadership team and plant employees to ensure consistent quality of work.
- Travel anticipated – occasional (25%).
- Master’s degree or bachelor’s degree and +10 years of experience.
