Project Leader - II

Job Summary

The Project Leader – II is accountable for the end-to-end execution of assigned Site Minor Programs for one or more manufacturing plants.

The Project Leader – II is accountable for the end-to-end execution of assigned Site Minor Programs for one or more manufacturing plants.
• The total value of the Site Minor Programs being executed will be ≤ $2M.
• The typical range of a minor project being executed by Project Leader – II is ≤ $1M.
Working with leadership, technology, maintenance, operations, engineering, safety, and quality, the Project Leader-II is accountable to the site and Regional Engineering Manager or Site Engineering Manager for capital projects implementation, status reporting and optimal utilization of site team/external engineering in compliance with site and corporate work processes.

Responsibilities/Description:
• Detailed knowledge of engineering principles, concepts, industry practices and standards .
• Is familiar with Local and Industry Design Codes and requirements.
• Coordinates Basic Data development and identifies when to engage Process Engineers, Operations Manufacturing Technology and other functions as required.
• Works with team to identify appropriate design deliverables.
• Drives design deliverables for projects.
• Drives safety in design and execution of projects.
• Disciplined approach to executing IFF capital portfolio using the Minor Project Process (MPP).
• Disciplined approach to executing plans, and track progress of projects through design phases from inception to handover.
• Learning to provide direction and vision to the project team.
• Supports Readiness to Operations activities.
• Performs project close out activities including operational handover archiving, and financial project close.
• Works with internal site customers such as technology, maintenance, operations, engineering, safety, and quality.
• Works with high performing teams from an external engineering partner.
• Provides metrics required (Safety, Performance, Cost, Schedule).
• Drives with Site Leadership definition and prioritization of projects to be implemented for the next 3 years.
• Understands Discounted Cash Flow Models (DCF) for GR/IM projects.
• Provides monthly Cost Control and update Forecast according to real progress vs plans.
• Provides detailed status reports for the Monthly Capital Connect Meetings and EcoSys Dashboards
• Engages early and independently with Buyer.
• Drives the use of preferred vendors / suppliers and alliance partners.
• Learning to communicate project issues.
• Learning to build effective communication between the team and stakeholders.
Knows the fundamentals of manufacturing plants and departmental functions. Has a detailed knowledge of:
• Site manufacturing process.
• Process Equipment Trains, Utilities and DCS (Distributed Control System) Systems.
• Maintenance department functions and systems.
• Uses site Management of Change system.
• Participates in Process Improvement Initiatives.
• Understands the business justification (RP, MA, SF, EN, EL GR, IM, Quality) and provides input into development of the objectives of each Minor Project Request Form (MPRF).
• Basic knowledge of accounting practices systems (SAP, Accounts payable, Fixed Assets).
• Builds relationships with internal customers and partners with them to achieve project success.
• Responsible for the safe execution of all field construction activities leveraging, when needed, Construction Management through Engineering contractors.
• Prepares preliminary construction safety plan.
• Applies Life Saving Principles and applicable EHS (Environmental, Health & Safety) standards.
• Actively pursues continuous improvement in EHS and pursues the interdependent state of project team.
• Supports Job Safety Analysis/Safe Work Permit development and “toolbox” meetings prior to contractor work.
• Performs meaningful safety audits and tracks safety observations.
• Drives constructability reviews and integrates findings in Scopes of Work.
• Works with procurement to set up and execute bid meetings.
• Can develop and maintain a construction schedule
• Manages contractor adherence to scopes of work.
Requirements:
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or Equivalent technical experience in Engineering fields: Process / Chemical Engineering, Mechanical, Electrical, Bio-Tech, Food Technology Engineering
• Project Management
• Cost Control
• Scheduling and achieving schedules
• Able to self-manage and prioritize multiple minor projects in the Site Minor Program
• Demonstrated Ability to lead and work effectively with diverse Teams
• 2 - 5 years of experience in the related field and the ability to work independently<