Global CAPEX Project Leader (Manufacturing & Growth)

Barry Callebaut Manufacturing Iberica SA.; Gurb; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Barry Callebaut Manufacturing Iberica SA in Catalunya is seeking a Regional Project Manager to lead major CAPEX projects across the manufacturing network, from initiation to completion, ensuring safety, on-time delivery and budget adherence.

You will coordinate stakeholders across sites, manage risks, apply project management methodologies, and drive engineering excellence to improve manufacturing performance and long-term growth in an international environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering (Food, Chemical, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering).
• Minimum 10 years of experience in engineering, food manufacturing or consumer packaged goods (CPG) environments.
• Proven track record of delivering major CAPEX projects in international manufacturing environments.
• Strong expertise in project management, including scope management, budgeting, scheduling, stakeholder management, change management and risk mitigation.
• PMI certification or equivalent project management qualification is highly preferred.
• Strong technical understanding of food manufacturing processes and industrial engineering solutions.
• Advanced problem-solving, performance management and business acumen skills.
• Advanced English proficiency, including technical and industrial communication.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence stakeholders from shop floor to senior leadership.
• Strong transversal leadership skills, capable of leading multidisciplinary and international teams.
• Experience coordinating contractors, engineering firms and construction or installation teams.
• Collaborative mindset with a passion for sharing knowledge and learning from others.
• Comfortable working in dynamic, matrix and international environments.
• Decisive, resilient and comfortable managing ambiguity.
• Strong ownership mindset with a commitment to delivering results.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office tools (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Teams and MS Project).
• Experience with SAP and AutoCAD is considered an advantage.
• Willingness to travel internationally, up to approximately 40% depending on project requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead CAPEX projects from initiation through execution and closure, ensuring successful delivery against scope, timeline and budget.
• Partner with Project Leaders and cross-functional teams to deliver project objectives and business value.
• Apply Barry Callebaut project management methodologies and engineering standards throughout all project phases.
• Manage project risks, develop mitigation plans and proactively address potential deviations.
• Monitor, report and escalte project progress with transparency and accuracy.
• Continuously seek opportunities to optimize cost, schedule, scope and overall project value.
• Ensure the highest standards of health, safety, environment and food safety throughout project execution.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously within a dynamic and international environment.
• Support project peer reviews, value engineering initiatives and continuous improvement activities.
• Contribute to root cause analyses when required.
• Collaborate closely with site leadership teams, engineering experts, procurement, finance and external suppliers.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional leadership

Risk mitigation

Advanced English

Problem solving

Decisive leadership

Education

Engineering degree (Food/Chemical/Mechanical/Electrical)

Tools

SAP

AutoCAD

Job description

Barry Callebaut Manufacturing Iberica SA in Catalunya is seeking a Regional Project Manager to lead major CAPEX projects across the manufacturing network, from initiation to completion, ensuring safety, on-time delivery and budget adherence.

You will coordinate stakeholders across sites, manage risks, apply project management methodologies, and drive engineering excellence to improve manufacturing performance and long-term growth in an international environment.