Engineering Project Manager

GBfoods; Lérida; Presencial; EUR 50.000 - 70.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A leading food company is seeking an experienced engineer to manage technical projects in a multicultural environment. The role involves project management, defining specifications, and supporting digitization processes, with a focus on sustainability. Candidates should hold an engineering degree, have at least 2 years of relevant experience, and be proficient in English and Spanish. This is a fantastic opportunity for professional growth within a supportive and innovative team.

Servicios

Health and sustainability initiatives

Opportunities for career development

Multicultural working environment

Formación

• At least 2 years of experience in engineering projects.
• Professional proficiency in English and Spanish.
• Experience in Food & Beverage industry is a plus.

Responsabilidades

• Manage technical projects following project management processes.
• Define technical specifications for projects.
• Support ongoing digitization processes in factories.

Conocimientos

Project management methodology

Engineering design

Continuous improvement methodologies

Digitalization of production processes

Negotiation

Educación

Engineering Degree (mechanical, electrical, industrial or electromechanical)

Herramientas

SCADA

MES

Descripción del empleo

The role

Based in Ballobar, Spain, the selected candidate will be responsible for:

• Defining, managing and executing the budget for technical investments of the factories of Ballobar and Alcañiz and being part of the African Engineering department.
• Manage projects in other African factories as for business needs or professional opportunities.
• Designing and implementing the industrial structure responding to business strategy and aligned with industrial management.
• Being a technical guide and part of the digitalization processes of production processes, implementing the environmental and energy sustainability strategy defined by the Engineering & Sustainability departments.
• Identifying and implementing efficiency projects in a continuous improvement process initiated in the Operations area.

Key duties & responsibilities

• Manage the technical projects assigned by the direct manager with the use of specific processes and tools of the project management methodology to achieve the performance objective in terms of quality, budget, and timing.
• Define the technical specifications and requirements of each project you are involved in, in order to request offers from suppliers and analyze them from a technical and economic point of view.
• Manage commercial negotiations of technical systems (with the support of the purchasing department if needed).
• Manage administrative tasks of projects in terms of CAPEX request, purchase order, billing verification, etc.
• Operate with a continuous improvement perspective when defining and implementing efficiency projects and/or waste reduction personally identified or assigned by the direct manager, as well as technically support efficiency projects of other functions.
• Support factories in the implementation of the ongoing digitization process and manage OT (operational technology) issues.
• Design new and modify existing plants for sustainable engineering in terms of environmental impact and energy efficiency (reduction of consumption and CO2 footprint) as for CO2 zero emission roadmap of our Sustainability department.
• Manage or be part of cross-functional project teams with a project organization and not a matrix organization structure.
• Participate in the development of a multi-year plan to ensure the performance of existing industrial assets and the technical and technological development of African factories.

What can you expect from us?

This is a great opportunity to join a big team in a multicultural and modern environment. We foster innovation and team work, and we care for health and sustainability, which is at the center of our strategy. At GBfoods we don't just accept our differences but we fully support and celebrate them. You will be able to grow and develop your skills and career in a consolidated company in the industry and also enjoy all our benefits!

Requirements:

• Engineering Degree (mechanical, electrical, industrial or electromechanical).
• Previous experience in engineering projects, with at least 2 years in a similar position.
• Experience in Food & Beverage is a plus.
• Mastery of project management methodology.
• Experience in digitalizing production processes and being familiar with the world of SCADA and MES for traceability and performance measurement (OEE) activities will be valued.
• Knowledge of methodologies related to continuous improvement (TPM -Lean-Six Sigma) is a plus.
• Availability to travel across Africa (Algeria and Senegal).
• Professional proficiency level in English and Spanish.

What do we expect from you?

Our values define us and we expect you to show Authenticity, Proximity, Ownership and Joy to create true GBhood!