North American Director of Engineering & Strategic Projects Job at Diageo in Pla

The Director of Engineering will have overall responsibility for project, packaging, and process engineering for the company. They are accountable for Diageo North America’s capital budget, capital master planning (5-year), development, capital engineering, process/early engineering, project management standards and implementation/post-implementation support. Further, the role sets and supports Diageo’s diversity, sustainability (2030 ambition), and reliability standards.* Establish and effectively manage project budgets and objectives. Includes developing, supporting, and enforcing standardized project management requirements such as change control, training, construction management, scope development and consensus with partners on user requirements, justification, constraints and assumptions. Must be able to communicate project status, needs, and critical metrics to wide range of partners across the business.* Determine areas of opportunity for improvement in line efficiencies, safety, quality, food safety, cost, processes, and personnel* Coordinates, leads, and implements equipment qualifications, installation activities such as FAT’s, SAT’s, IQ’s, OQ’s, PQ’s and other process specifications as required. Requires technical writing skills for reports of packaging process and equipment design activities, test data, and other pertinent information* Work within established engineering policies/procedures and maintain quality of work in accordance with internal standards.* Travel to Vendors or Represent company at Trade Organizations as required.* Run or perform Field personnel supervision for work performed at the plants.* Develop and mentor talent across engineering and technical operations and instill a high-performance diverse work environment and a culture of accountability.* Lead through major installations in current facilities and greenfield/brownfield expansions of packaging and distillation.* Ensure all capital projects are accurately scoped, estimated and are technically feasible and meet business objectives.* Develop existing and new vendor and contractor relationships.* Partner with the procurement team to develop RFP for large programs and site builds. Actively partner in vendor selection and contract design to ensure appropriate risk management.* Communicate and collaborate with all partners and other functions (Operations, R&D, Quality, Finance) to ensure capital project objectives are clearly defined and achieved.* Lead partner input and rigor of project management consistent with the phase of development.* Provide guidance and support to the engineering community for sites regarding design concepts, specifications, and requirements to best employ equipment and manufacturing process.* Responsible for financial control, delivery, and management of project schedules of all capital projects* Reputation of the team, i.e., how the project was achieved* Responsible for understanding the manufacturing processes of the company and identifying areas where the cost/ benefit favors technology and automation.* Effectiveness of team, build team, lead interpersonal opportunities* Keeps abreast of best-in-class practices and procedures, and current or emerging manufacturing technologies to determine options and recommend improvements.With over 200 brands sold in more than 180 countries, we’re the world’s leading premium drinks company. Every day, over 30,000 talented people come together at Diageo to create the magic behind our much-loved brands. From iconic names to innovative newcomers – the brands we’re building are rooted in culture and local communities. Our ambition is to be one of the best performing, most trusted and most respected consumer products companies in the world.Our founders, such as Arthur Guinness, John Walker, and Charles Tanqueray, were visionary entrepreneurs whose brilliant minds helped shape the alcohol industry. And through our people, their legacy lives on. Join us, and you’ll collaborate with talented people from all corners of the world. Together, you’ll innovate and push boundaries, shaping a more inclusive and sustainable future that we can all be proud of.With diversity at our core, we celebrate our people's unique passions, commitments and specialist skills. Because when varied voices, mindsets, and personalities come together, great ideas are born. In our supportive culture, your voice will be heard and you’ll be empowered to be you. Just bring your ambition, curiosity and ideas, and we’ll celebrate your work and help you reach your fullest potential.**DRINKiQ** #J-18808-Ljbffr