Job Description
THIS IS A HIGHLY VISIBLE ROLE AT ONE OF KANSAS CITY'S MOST RESPECTED EMPLOYERS. THE MAIN SCOPE OF THIS ROLE IS TO ANALYZE AND IMPROVE MANUFACTURING OPERATIONS FOR AN INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS UNIT. THE ROLE WILL INVOLVE INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL. THE ROLE WILL INVOLVE MANAGING NEW CONSTRUCTION OF NEW BUILDINGS, RETROFIT OF EXISTING BUILDINGS AND IMPROVED EFFICIENCIES IN PRODUCTION LINES.
PROJECT DEVELOPMENT AND DESIGN:
- Identify and prioritize gaps between existing processes and world-class standards for cost, efficiency, and quality through site visits, review of operational results, and interaction with all levels of management
- Complete project conceptual designs which most efficiently meet business needs
- Identify equipment to meet the best combination of cost, quality, delivery, and service
- Select civil, millwright, electrical, and automation engineers and contractors capable of providing outstanding service in the country of concern
- Create specification documents and bid packages for multi-million-dollar projects
PROJECT EXECUTION
- Negotiation of major equipment purchases
- Negotiation for the purchase of applicable services
- Creation and management of the project schedule
- Conducting site visits to ensure adequate progress and quality of installed works
- Ensure project is executed on time and within budget
- Manage, implement, and develop projects in compliance with the required construction and safety standards
- Be present for commissioning and start-up to ensure installed assets meet required performance guarantees