Sr. Manager, Engineering (Product Development)

ROLE: Sr. Manager, Engineering

COMPENSATION:  $­­131,600 to  $154,800 annually + bonus eligibility (if applicable). This is the expected salary range for this position. Ultimately, in determining pay, we'll consider the successful candidate’s location, experience, and other job-related factors.

JOB PURPOSE: The position leads the engineering team and is accountable for the design, testing, commercialization, implementation and ongoing quality of all equipment, small wares, and associated programs while providing technical leadership to the business driving growth.

 

JOB RESPONSBILITEIS:

• Lead the Equipment Development Process (EDP) including prototype development, business case, lab testing, specifications and field testing. Maintains accountability for all functional specifications
• Support the national calendar implementation, Long-term Offers (LTOs) and test markets in the disciplines of equipment and small wares engineering
• Develops and builds supplier relationships to drive innovation, continuous improvement and quality
• Act as the liaison for technical and quality issues between the company, franchisees and the supply chain organization along with supplier partners
• Partner with franchisee leadership to drive strategy and develop one system solutions
• Ensures equipment and smallwares quality is maintained and leads any resolution of quality failures
• Support team in performance of simulations to model operating efficiencies and understand deeper business questions
• Actively engage in RFP process providing guidance on supplier performance and risk
• Responsible for Alternate Vendor Approval (AVA) ensuring secure supply chain
• Support development pipeline through restaurant layout reviews, back of house (BOH) flow optimization and RSCS distributor model revisions 
• Actively participate in the RMI process delivering margin improvement to the business while not impacting performance or quality 

WORKING RELATIONSHIPS: 

• This position regularly interacts with the KFC LT, CORE Team, franchisees, senior external vendor leadership and internal Cross-functional teams (Operations, Finance, Marketing, Information Technology, RSCS, Training, Communications and Legal).

SUPERVISION OF PERSONNEL: 

• Exempt – 2
• Non-Exempt –  2

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL REQUIRED: 

• Education/Certifications:  Bachelor of Science in Engineering (Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical, Industrial) MS/Eng. Preferred 
• Years of Experience:  5+ years career experience in Engineering/Packaging/Equipment related field 
  • Experience in the quick serve restaurant industry, or a strong interest in being a part of a global iconic brand QSR company; experience working in a franchisee model is also highly preferred
  • Extensive knowledge and track record of success in developing and commercializing new equipment 
  • Experience in project management and process development.  Desired experience working in the manufacturing/technology development environment
  • Demonstrates technical leadership, drives accountability, operates with integrity, inspires teamwork, fosters cross functional collaboration and coaches others
  • Demonstrated performance of people development 
  • Demonstrated ability to influence and inspire others of all levels of the organization 
  • Track record of successfully managing vendor relationships
  • Confidence, presence, and personal drive balanced with humility and ability to excel in a team-based approach to innovation while still maintaining a point of view and building followership
  • High level of accuracy and timeliness in completing assignments 
  • Strong analytical and critical thinking ability with the strategic ability to think “big picture” with an attention to detail
  • A sense of urgency and passion for turning knowledge and innovation into action 
  • Ability to act as an effective change agent while focusing on actions that are most critical for achieving step-change results
  • Self-starter and able to adapt to fast paced fluid work environment 
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills and interpersonal skills

Benefits: Employees (and their eligible family members) may enroll in the following types of insurance coverage: medical, dental, vision, legal, and accidental death and dismemberment, as well as FSA/HSA (depending on enrolled medical plan). Yum! also provides short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance. Employees may enroll in our 401(k) plan. Yum! provides 4 weeks of vacation, paid sick leave, 10 paid holidays, and 2 paid days for volunteer time each calendar year. To learn more about working at Yum! -Click here.

At Yum!, one of our core values is to Believe in ALL People. This means seeing the value in everyone and unlocking their full potential to be their best self. YUM! Brands, Inc. (including its subsidiaries Yum Restaurant Services Group, LLC (“YRSG”) and Yum Connect, LLC (“Yum Digital and Technology”)(collectively, “Yum”) is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to equity, inclusion, and belonging for all dimensions of diversity.  We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability status, age, or any other protected characteristic. Yum! is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities or special needs.

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KFC Corporation, based in Louisville, Kentucky, is one of the few brands in America that can boast about having a rich, 60-year history of success and innovation. In fact, KFC is the world's most popular chicken restaurant chain and a division of Yum! Brands, the world’s largest restaurant company.
 
Yum! Brands, Inc., based in Louisville, Kentucky, has over 45,000 restaurants in more than 135 countries and territories and is one of the Aon Hewitt Top Companies for Leaders in North America. In 2018, Yum! Brands was recognized as part of the inaugural Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index. The company’s restaurant brands – KFC, Pizza Hut and Taco Bell – are global leaders of the chicken, pizza and Mexican-style food categories. 
 
More important than our size is our commitment to breakthrough innovation and the success of our employees. We're proud of the unique culture we've built, one where everyone can be their best self, make a difference and have fun! We believe in our people, trust in their positive intentions, encourage ideas from everyone, and have actively developed a workforce that is diverse in style and background.The position leads the engineering team and is accountable for the design, testing, commercialization, implementation and ongoing quality of all equipment, small wares, and associated programs while providing technical leadership to the business driving growth.