Sr. Segment Industrial Engineer

Sr. Segment Industrial Engineer

The Sr. Segment IE role represents Supply on the PGT (Portfolio Growth Team) and is responsible for the appropriate allocation and utilization of capital, excellence in planning, making and delivering our products, which is critical to delivering customer value ahead of the competition. In addition, this position is responsible for recommending any efficient Supply solutions for an assigned segment (Dry, Wet, Treats, etc.) and is responsible for developing the overall Supply strategy to support segment and PGT growth and profit objectives.

This role also supports the Supply Network Design (SND) Pillar, to enable above category growth (value creation) through a more flexible and responsive End to End Supply Chain, delivering greater speed to market and ensuring we meet customer service needs.

What are we looking for?

• Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering or Business. Advanced degree preferred.
• Minimum of 7 years of similar engineering / manufacturing experience.
• Minimum of 2 years of people / team leadership.
• Proven ability to manage business financials & Performance
• Strong knowledge of Supply Change and Capital Management processes.

What would your key responsibilities be?

PGT and Segment Growth & Profit Strategy (2-5 Year Horizon)

Champion of S&OP+ (Sales and Operations Planning) representing the voice of Supply

Recommend Supply CSF’s (Critical Success Factors) on activities & projects

Develop Supply strategy that supports both the PGT and segment objectives

Translate PGT strategy into CAB (Capital Appropriations Budget) blueprint to facilitate growth

Communicate PGT strategies to SCLT (Supply Chain Leadership Team), sites and global counterparts

Supply PGT gatekeeper for new activities, screening for feasibility and financial viability

Assist with make versus buy analysis for new product launches to determine whether to manufacture in house or utilize co-manufacturing solution

Challenge all aspects of the P&L to identify opportunities for profitability improvement

Drive implementation of agreed priority efficiency projects

Support SKU optimization process

Monitor performance and timing of relevant items through Activity Management to ensure realistic execution

Segment Supply Strategies (2-5 Year Horizon)

Develop Supply and Network strategies that support innovation pipeline and CAB activities to facilitate planned growth, incorporating into SND roadmaps

Update and refresh site Masterplans based on 2-5 year segment and PGT growth strategies. This includes evaluating future capacity and technology requirements, OPEX benchmarking, role of site in the network, capabilities, infrastructure, and expansion timing

Tactical Supply Execution

Recommend and implement tools to monitor and optimize supply performance

Maintain accurate catalogue of process, product and packaging capabilities relevant to leveraging existing platforms for growth

Identify and recommend methods to alleviate constraints on equipment to increase output

Assist in tactical capacity and utilization scenarios

Coordinate with plants and operations planners to drive OPEX (Operational Excellence) improvements

Provide Project Engineers with target line metrics for capital installations

·Coordinate and author the writing of CAB projects and justifications whilst ensuring the alignment of all stakeholders to gain timely approval

Provide supporting information for CAB and Annual Review submissions

Assist plants in developing and monitoring project start-up curves

Provide input to cooperate business reports and Operating Plan

In cooperation with S&F, track “Value Leadership” progress and project timelines

Provide feedback to PGT representatives

Maintain central site metrics repository

Associate Development

Coordinate IE info sharing both inside and outside the IE sphere

Provide input related to IE functional competency development

Train IE community in areas of IE expertise.

Support Personal Development