Automation Project Leader - AGV & Intralogistics

Nestlé S.A.; Mantova; On-site; EUR 56,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Nestlé Purina Italy in Mantova seeks a Project Leader - Automation Systems (AGVs) to manage the technical delivery of capital investment projects, covering design through start-up and ramp-up of AGV-enabled production lines. You will lead cross-functional teams, coordinate suppliers, and ensure safety, quality, and operational readiness in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Proven experience delivering AGV projects, strong project controls, and knowledge of URS/TPM principles are required.

Qualifications

• Capital investment project delivery experience in food manufacturing or similar industry.
• Leadership of cross-functional teams in project or manufacturing environments.
• Exposure to intralogistics, end-of-line integration and material flows is desirable.
• English required; Italian knowledge is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage and execute the technical delivery of capital investment projects from design to implementation and start-up.
• Ensure AGV solutions are embedded from design through commissioning and ramp-up.
• Coordinate suppliers/contractors, reviews, FAT/SAT, and risk analysis for AGV scope.
• Ensure safety, quality, and environmental policies are followed during installation and commissioning.
• Support operations during start-up and ensure a smooth transition to operations.

Skills

Project leadership

Cross-functional leadership

AGV systems

Project management

Budget tracking

Safety & SHE

Tools

URS development

Job description

Nestlé Purina Italy in Mantova seeks a Project Leader - Automation Systems (AGVs) to manage the technical delivery of capital investment projects, covering design through start-up and ramp-up of AGV-enabled production lines. You will lead cross-functional teams, coordinate suppliers, and ensure safety, quality, and operational readiness in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Proven experience delivering AGV projects, strong project controls, and knowledge of URS/TPM principles are required.