Purina Operations Young Talent Program - Production & Method Engineer H/F

Nestlé; Marconnelle; Sur place; EUR 40 000 - 60 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A leading pet food company in Marconnelle is seeking a Production & Method Engineer for its Young Talent Program. The role demands a Master's degree in Engineering and 2-3 years of experience. Candidates should demonstrate strong communication skills, flexibility, and team spirit in a dynamic environment. This permanent role includes various responsibilities aimed at driving operational excellence within the organization. Competitive benefits and career development opportunities are offered.

Prestations

Attractive package

Training throughout career

Mentorship program

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of previous experience in a technical field in the factory environment.
• Willingness to interact across all organization levels.
• Fluency in English and preferably another European language.

Responsabilités

• Ensure adherence to safety, hygiene, and environmental compliance.
• Responsible for achieving production targets and monitoring metrics.
• Lead and coach operational meetings and track performance indicators.

Connaissances

Communication skills

Flexibility

Team spirit

Formation

Master's degree in Engineering or equivalent

Outils

SAP

Microsoft Office

Description du poste

Purina Operations Young Talent Program - Production & Method Engineer

At Nestlé Purina, we’re on a mission to enrich the lives of pets, the people who love them, and the planet we share. Join us, and you’ll discover a world where your skills, knowledge, and passion can flourish. As part of our supportive and dynamic environment, you’ll be encouraged to challenge norms, experiment with new ideas, and drive meaningful change. At Purina, you’re not just part of a team; you’re part of a movement to create a better world for pets and people alike.

PURPOSE, PACE, PROGRESS, PIONEERING, PURPOSE, POSSIBILITY, PRIDE: That’s the Power of PURINA

Position snapshot

• Permanent position, full time
• Nestlé PURINA, Marconnelle (62), France
• Master’s degree in Engineering or equivalent
• 2-3 years of previous experience in a technical field in the factory environment
• Good level of English
• Attractive package and caring management, allow you to evolve in a pleasant environment. You benefit from training throughout your career, aimed at promoting your development towards different roles within the Group
• This position is part of our Purina Operations Young Talent Program “GLOW” (Growing Leaders Operations Worldwide). This program offers a job rotation every 1-2 years for functional and then leadership development.
• Areas: NCE (Nestlé Continuous Excellence), Project Engineering, Method Maintenance, Production, PAT, Quality
• Mobility around Europe will be a strong advantage

What We Offer

Nestlé Purina Europe is looking for its future leaders through the Young Talent Program, a fast-paced, multicultural journey designed to empower high-potential individuals with hands-on experience, deep exposure across the business, and the opportunity to grow into impactful roles within our organization.

Throughout the program, you will evolve in a dynamic and team-spirited environment. A mentor will follow you and support your progression. You will also benefit from a range of trainings, which will allow you to develop deep knowledge in the business, acquire coaching competencies, project management skills, and much more.

You will be part of a group of talents into the Operations Zone Europe that will allow you to build your network. To be mobile is an advantage, as you will be assigned to different positions that will be offered to you according to your background, after the selection process. If you have a Technical background (Continuous Improvement, Project Management or Total Productive Maintenance) and you are willing to develop your leadership competencies (managing changes through others and inspiring the team), apply and join our program.

A day in the life of a Production & Method Engineer

• Champion of Safety and Compliance – Each day begins with a strong focus on safety, hygiene, and environmental compliance. The Method & Production Engineer ensures that all site-wide and workstation-specific safety protocols are followed, including the use of personal protective equipment (PPE), lockout/tagout procedures, and hygiene standards to guarantee food quality and safety.
• Driving Operational Excellence – Responsible for achieving production targets related to safety, quality, hygiene, environment, quantity, and deadlines. This includes monitoring asset intensity and productivity metrics such as man-hours per ton and daily tonnage, while ensuring adherence to TPM milestones.
• TPM Deployment and Operator Autonomy – Deploy TPM tools and foster operator autonomy. Build and maintain the TPM roadmap, ensuring it is followed and updated regularly, and support operators in mastering these tools to drive continuous improvement.
• Continuous Improvement and Problem Solving – Co-lead the continuous improvement roadmap, aligning factory goals with local pillar and committee objectives. Apply structured problem-solving methodologies (e.g., DMAIC, Six Sigma) and lead improvement projects in quality, hygiene, and process efficiency.
• Operational Leadership and Coaching – Lead and coach operational meetings, ensure data accuracy, and track performance indicators. Act as a backup to the area manager, reinforcing leadership presence and decision-making on the floor.
• Expertise and Collaboration – Background in food or technical engineering with experience in team management. Bring expertise in TPM, coaching, auditing, and change management. Proficiency in SAP and Microsoft Office, with strong interpersonal and leadership skills to support collaboration across teams and functions.

What will make you successful

• You have prior career experience in Operations (2-3 years ideally).
• You demonstrate flexibility and willingness to learn.
• You have excellent communication skills and you are able to work in a multicultural and fast-paced environment.
• You are willing to interact with people at all levels in the organization, from the shopfloor to European Management team.
• Your team spirit, international mobility and open-mindedness will be highly appreciated!
• Your English is fluent, plus one other European language preferable.

Your recruitment process

• After applying, if your application is selected, we will contact you to offer:
• An interview with Audrey from the recruitment department
• If your application is successful, an interview with your future manager
• A second round of interview with the Program Sponsor and with HR
• A personality questionnaire and/or a scenario will be offered to you.

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Interested in this offer and our career prospects? So let\'s take action! Apply now, for today and tomorrow.

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