About the role

As part of Next Level footprint strategy and supply network optimization, BC has approved recently to build a new Greenfield Chocolate Manufacturing site in West Java (Indonesia). The engineering execution director will be responsible for overall engineering execution of the project:  Cost, Schedule, Safety, Permitting, Technical Readiness and others.  He will be guiding both the internal and external engineering team, developing engineering scope, estimates and schedule, applying stage-gate project management process, interfacing with external authorities regarding permit applications, executing construction and installation activities, collaborating with the start-up team, and reporting/ tracking engineering deliverables with key stakeholders which include senior leadership.  The critical delivery of the role is on the creation of a new high-performance and fully capable greenfield site that achieves Vertical Start Up (VSU) status and within budget, adherence to schedule, zero TRIR, in line with corporate strategies, targets and objectives. In principle fully allocated to West Java greenfield project, also expected to travel for global meetings – 30% average travel depending on project cycle. 

 

Key responsibilities include

It is expected that the candidate has extensive experience in major capex project execution at blue chip companies and have also experienced initiative/ project start-ups applying TPM Early Management methodologies including CQV/ IQOQPQ. He/she will provide guidance on setting up and driving an engineering project team (internal & external) that have as end goal the delivery of VSU and other critical KPIs., with support of start-up teams and program director, to deliver a smooth start-up of the West Java greenfield site, covering SC balanced score cards across Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, People and Environment. Typical deliverables are: Zero TRIR and compliance process safety/people safety standards Zero quality defects and compliance with BC and local Food Safety Standards Meeting Ram-up curve up to OEE +85% Adherence to schedule (no delay) Adherence to both Capex budgets (no overruns) People engagement survey +90% Compliance to energy/CO2 reduction targets Compliance to BC and local Environmental requirements. Overall Manage and deliver West Java greenfield brownfield project from an engineering standpoint Manage/ guide the engineering teams (internal & external), interface with other internal & external stakeholders, report/ track progress of the engineering execution, organize and lead regular technical steering team meetings and other including senior leadership. Be member and contributor to Global Eng Community, a part of global engineering leadership team and setting and agreeing directions to be deployed as part of his/her role Cross- function collaboration with Food Safety/ Quality, SHE, Sourcing and Manufacturing

 

About you

Bachelor/Master degree required in Engineering (Chemical, Mechanical or Electrical) Advanced level of English 12+ years of experience in an engineering environment, food process or CPG industry Extensive experience in major greenfield development, execution and start-up Experience in managing engineering department or different technical departments Team leadership and development experience Technical skills to understand and develop all core processes Accounting & budgeting skills Knowledgeable in MS Office Suite, SAP and engineering software In depth expertise in methodologies, such as: TPM, IM (Imitative Management) and Stage-gate Project Management Ability to work with ambiguity, breakthrough thinking, keep people accountable and directing them to right paths Strong leadership skills in leading a diverse engineering teams across multiple functions. Experience in leading external engineering teams and construction/ installation crew Excellent communication skills with both project team members and also up to senior leadership.