Capital Governance Expert

Nestle

Solon, OH

Estimated pay: Est. $21–$30/hr (market estimate, not employer-stated)

Foods you love. Brands you trust. And a career that empowers you to grow. At Nestlé USA, we’re all working towards the same goal – to delight and deliver for our consumers. With a rich portfolio of beloved brands, including DiGiorno, Toll House, and Coffee mate, in 97% of U.S. households, we have a unique opportunity – and responsibility – to be there for every moment in our consumers’ lives. Joining Nestlé means becoming part of an inclusive workplace that inspires innovation, encourages strategic thinking and creativity, and celebrates your achievements. No matter where you work within the organization, you are empowered to challenge the status quo, embrace risk-taking, and pioneer new ideas. Our supportive and collaborative environment encourages bold ambitions and continuous learning so that everyone can grow and thrive. This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Capital Engineering Manager serves as the capital governance leader and technical CAPEX expert for the assigned business category. This role is responsible for driving capital portfolio performance, project governance, compliance, capability building, and capital execution support across assigned factories. The position acts as the primary integration point between Factory Engineering, Category Engineering, Corporate Engineering, Finance, Operations, Procurement, Quality, and Hub resources to ensure capital investments are aligned with business priorities, Master Plans, Market Business Strategy (MBS), and Nestle engineering standards. The Capital Engineering Manager provides leadership, coaching, and direction to Factory Engineering teams while ensuring all capital projects are executed with excellence in safety, quality, cost, schedule, compliance, and business results. Role focus: Strengthen capital portfolio governance, forecast accuracy, stage-gate discipline, and factory/category execution alignment.

JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

Capital Portfolio Governance Own capital portfolio visibility and governance for assigned factories and categories. Support the development and prioritization of annual, three-year, and long-range capital plans. Drive alignment of capital investments with factory Master Plans, MBS priorities, and category growth strategies. Monitor capital envelope performance and proactively identify risks, constraints, and resource gaps. Provide recommendations on project prioritization and capital allocation to maximize business value. Project Governance & Compliance Serve as the technical CAPEX expert and maintain expertise in all current CAPEX policies, procedures, standards, and systems. Drive strong stage-gate governance and EFCA compliance throughout project lifecycles. Ensure project charters, financial justifications, cost estimates, risk assessments, schedules, and project management plans meet required standards before project approval. Conduct regular reviews of capital projects to ensure compliance with engineering standards, financial controls, and governance requirements. Ensure lessons learned and best practices are captured and shared across supported factories. Factory Engineering Support Partner with Factory Engineering Managers to support concept development, feasibility studies, option analysis, design reviews, design freeze, and change management. Assist factories in resolving complex technical and operational challenges that impact safety, quality, reliability, cost, or business continuity. Ensure engineering resources, SMEs, technical competency units, vendors, and external experts are effectively leveraged. Support implementation of category, corporate, and cross-functional initiatives. Maintain an understanding of factory processes, technologies, utilities, constraints, and business drivers. Financial & Capital Performance Management Support development and management of capital budgets and forecasts. Monitor project cash flow, estimate-at-completion (EAC), and capital spending performance. Identify and escalate budget, schedule, and scope risks in a timely manner. Partner with Finance to improve forecast accuracy and capital performance. Ensure projects meet approved financial objectives and deliver expected business benefits. Safety, Quality & Regulatory Compliance Promote an attitude of absolute intolerance toward unsafe conditions and behaviors. Ensure all capital projects comply with Nestle safety requirements, food safety standards, GMPs, environmental regulations, and engineering standards. Support risk assessments and mitigation plans throughout project lifecycles. Support audits, regulatory requirements, and compliance initiatives including NCE, NEE, ammonia safety, and related engineering programs. Ensure no capital project is implemented without appropriate consideration of product safety, people safety, quality, and environmental impact. Contractor & Supplier Management Support procurement and contractor management processes. Ensure compliance with bidding requirem