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Sr. Engineering Manager

Kraft Heinz · Muscatine, IA

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Level
Manager
Team
Manufacturing
Base pay
$121k–$151k
Degree
Preferred
Experience asked
5+ years
Industry
Food & beverage
Posted
30+ days ago

The role in 30 seconds

A management manufacturing role at Kraft Heinz (food & beverage) in Muscatine, IA.

They ask for
5+ years · degree preferred
Tools it names
Lean, Six Sigma, TPM, FMEA, Automation, EHS / safety
Base pay
$121k–$151k

Read from the posting. The full description is below.

From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026

Manufacturing Engineer roles in Iowa: typical posted base $100k–$121k. This one lists $121k–$151k.

Median of the low and high ends of 5 live postings that list pay, out of 11 manufacturing engineer openings in Iowa, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.

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How this role compares

Against 10 other live manufacturing postings in Iowa.

Skills these teams ask for most

  • ✓ Lean 55%
  • ✓ Six Sigma 36%
  • Team leadership 27%
  • New product launch 27%
  • ✓ EHS / safety 27%
  • SolidWorks 27%

✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.

Stands out: this posting asks for TPM, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.

It asks for 5+ years. If you're close, apply anyway: requirements are a wish list. Talk to someone doing this work there first.

At a glance

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How to get in at this plant

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  1. 1

    Pick 2–3 people on the Manufacturing team at Kraft Heinz

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  2. 2

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  3. 3

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    Questions worth asking about this team:

    • What does a normal week look like on your team?
    • Is the work mostly new product launches or sustaining existing lines?
    • How much time do you spend on the floor versus at a desk?
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  4. 4

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  5. 5

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This plant: Kraft Heinz in Muscatine

1 other open role at this site.

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Responsibilities

Comprehensive Strategy Development: Create and execute an investment strategy to transform the site into the factory of the future addressing food and safety compliance, risk management, growth strategies, cost reduction and equipment replacement integrating automation and digital solutions to maximize operating income and factory efficiency.

Cross-Functional Leadership and Collaboration: Lead cross-departmental initiatives by collaborating with finance, maintenance, operations, supply chain, and other stakeholders to identify inefficiencies, streamline processes, and align organizational efforts towards achieving financial recovery, operational excellence, and automation.

Enhanced Risk Management Framework: Establish and oversee a robust risk management framework that assesses and mitigates both operational and financial risks, ensuring that all capital investments and project decisions align with the facility's long-term sustainability and profitability goals.

Strategic Capex Planning and Oversight: Lead the development and execution of a strategic capital expenditure (Capex) plan that prioritizes high-impact projects and aligns with the facility's recovery objectives, effectively managing budgets and resource allocation.

Performance Monitoring and Reporting: Implement advanced performance monitoring systems that provide real-time insights into project execution, financial metrics, and operational efficiency, enabling timely decision-making and accountability across the organization.

Budgeting and Cost Management: Develop, monitor, and control the annual capital budget, maintenance expenses, and utility budgets. Identify opportunities to reduce utility and energy costs.

Asset Management: Oversee maintenance of plant equipment, buildings, and other assets to protect these assets and reduce equipment-related downtime, while managing capital and facility maintenance projects and resources. Process Improvement and Innovation: Research and develop new processing techniques to improve product quality and production efficiencies and assist in implementing process improvement initiatives (Six Sigma /Lean /TPM/KHMS) in partnership with business leaders.

EHS & Quality and Food Safety: Integrate quality, food safety, and personal safety considerations into the design planning and execution of capital projects, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and company

requirements

and regulations, while prioritizing ergonomic issues and employee safety.

Qualifications

  • ✓Strong understanding of reliability engineering principles, maintenance practices, and process safety management, including knowledge of PSM, mechanical integrity, and FMEA methodologies.
  • ✓Analytical, Problem-Solving Skills & Digital literacy: Strong analytical capabilities to assess project performance, identify opportunities for improvement, and develop effective strategies that enhance operational efficiency and productivity. Familiarity with digital tools enhances continuous improvement.
  • ✓Interpersonal Leadership, Coaching & Team Development: Demonstrated ability to motivate. coach and empower team members, fostering a positive and collaborative work environment while effectively managing conflict and promoting teamwork and engagement.
  • ✓Project Management: Strong project management skills to effectively oversee reliability initiatives, budget management, and resource allocation.
  • ✓Communication, Change Management & Collaboration: Excellent verbal and written communication skills for effectively conveying information and engaging with employees at all levels. Ability to lead change and foster a culture of continuous improvement and employee engagement. Ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams, stakeholders, and leadership, ensuring alignment and support for initiatives.
  • ✓Continuous Improvement and Growth Mindset: A commitment to fostering a culture of continuous improvement and a growth mindset, encouraging team members to embrace change and seek innovative solutions for operational challenges.
  • ✓Strategic Planning & Thinking: Ability to champion continuous improvement and lead cross-functional teams towards achieving operational excellence. Ability to develop and implement comprehensive strategies that align with organizational goals and drive capacity expansion and transformation initiatives.
  • ✓Bachelor of Science in Engineering or related field is preferred
  • ✓Minimum of 5+ years of increasing responsibility in plant engineering and project management in manufacturing
  • ✓Minimum of 5 years of experience with full cycle capital project management from appropriation preparation to field start up
  • ✓Minimum 5 years’ experience working with process and high speed/automation equipment
  • ✓Previous experience managing a long-term capital project plan
  • ✓Clear understanding of engineering economics and project justification
  • ✓Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices, OSHA safety regulations, EPA regulations, and other related codes and regulations applying to the operation of a food products factory
  • ✓Working knowledge of boiler and compressed air operations to evaluate operating efficiencies

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Job Description

The Sr. Engineering Manager will play a critical role in transforming the site into the factory of the future by developing and executing a comprehensive investment strategy that addresses food and safety compliance, risk management, growth strategies, cost reduction, and equipment replacement. This role will lead cross-functional initiatives, establish a robust risk management framework, develop and execute a strategic capital expenditure plan, and implement advanced performance monitoring systems to drive operational excellence and automation.

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