Global SN Engineering Manager

Global SN Engineering Manager

At Danone, our commitment to manufacturing the highest quality products and meeting market demand is a fundamental driver for our plant teams. We are currently seeking a Senior Engineering Manager for our SNU Global. In this role, you will work with the SN Liquid and powder Director to support the engineering teams located in factories in definition, development, execution and start-up of capital projects for Global SNU. In your role, you will also contribute to the Global SNU Engineering team evolution, specifically by developing and implementing new tools, methods and systems.

Job Responsibilities:

• Contribute to preparation of the CAR documents by Plant Engineering teams by making sure the best practices, methods and ways of working are properly implemented
• Challenge engineering solutions to maximize use of assets and reuse of idle assets, also suggesting technological improvements when confirmed relevant and reliable
• Where needed you will support teams in project execution, commissioning and start up. You will upskill and strengthen the teams in the factory to secure best in class execution of CAPEX projects
• In cooperation with Engineering Category Director and with plant teams, develop the Strat Plan / Master plan of your cluster in terms of capacity evolution / LTO / Efficiency / Obsolescence / digitalization, for each factory.
• Coordinate workload, support and debottleneck project preparation and execution for your cluster
• Make sure Engineering teams on site are using the right standards and tools, identify gaps if any and follow up corrective actions
• Secure best in class project preparation, project execution, capex reporting and people workload owing to regular follow up on site with engineering teams
• Market intelligence on new technologies plus market and competition development

Job Qualifications:

Experience and working knowledge in:

• Integrated automation and controls technology
• High speed packaging systems design
• SN process and powder engineering and PMO, 3A standards
• Manufacturing plant utility systems
• Must be organized and self-disciplined to accommodate the management of concurrent projects
• Excellent conflict resolution and interpersonal skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work flexible hours, including weekend or late shifts, during installation/startup periods

About you

Experience and Education Requirement:

• Bachelor’s degree in an Engineering, Science or relevant degree from an accredited College or University
• 8 to 10 years of experience
• At least 5 years of relevant Engineering experience required, preferably in CPG beverage/food manufacturing
• Experience with large scale projects > 25 Mio
• Previous people management experience required
• Willingness to travel up to 50% of the time

About Danone

At Danone, we offer a complete package of benefits, with a competitive primary salary and yearly bonus, but also benefits like a premium free pension, 30 days annual leave and several discounts on a collective health insurance and even on some of our products.

In the Netherlands we also offer a hybrid working environment which enables each team to meet our people's desire for flexibility. Across our 3 office hubs in Hoofddorp, Zoetermeer and Utrecht this helps us create better opportunities for connection and synergies across our entities, teams, functions and categories.

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