AGV Automation Project Lead - Intralogistics

Nestle SA; Italia; Remote; EUR 56,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Disability-friendly employer

Job summary

Nestlé Purina Italy in Mantova seeks a Project Leader - Automation Systems (AGVs) to drive capital investment initiatives from design to start-up. This permanent, full-time role focuses on delivering end-to-end AGV solutions within intralogistics and end-of-line integration.

You will lead cross-functional teams, manage budgets, schedules and risk, and ensure compliance with Nestlé standards while promoting safe, efficient operations and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of leadership in capital investment project development and implementation in the food industry.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams with direct/indirect reports.
• Factory operations exposure with end-of-line integration and intralogistics.
• Proficiency in written and spoken English is mandatory; Italian knowledge is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Manage and execute capital investment projects from design to start-up, ensuring compliance with the project charter and Nestlé standards.
• Oversee AGV systems coverage from design through commissioning and ramp-up, including intralogistics and end-of-line integration.
• Coordinate suppliers/contractors, reviews, FAT/SAT, risk analysis and project controls.
• Support start-up and handover to operations, tracking budget, timing and risks throughout the life of the project.

Skills

Project leadership

Cross-functional teams

AGV automation

Capital investment

English language

Job description

Nestlé Purina Italy in Mantova seeks a Project Leader - Automation Systems (AGVs) to drive capital investment initiatives from design to start-up. This permanent, full-time role focuses on delivering end-to-end AGV solutions within intralogistics and end-of-line integration.

You will lead cross-functional teams, manage budgets, schedules and risk, and ensure compliance with Nestlé standards while promoting safe, efficient operations and continuous improvement.