Nestlé Purina PetCare - Packing Engineer - Mantova

Nestlé; Assago; On-site; EUR 57,150 - 69,850; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Access to training and certifications

Private health insurance

Corporate welfare benefits

Career growth opportunities

Inclusive culture

Job summary

Join Nestlé Purina as a Packing Engineer to support the launch of a modern manufacturing site in Assago, Italy. This role involves managing capital investment projects and ensuring compliance with quality standards.

You will contribute to project definitions, organize project execution, and mobilize resources while working in a dynamic and collaborative environment. Nestlé offers a competitive compensation package and values an inclusive culture where everyone can thrive.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years experience in capital investment projects in the food industry.
• Experience in manufacturing projects management.
• Ability to determine methods to minimize likelihood of injuries.

Responsibilities

• Ensure implementation and start-up phases of capital investment projects.
• Organize project execution and mobilize resources.
• Coordinate contractors’ activities and ensure compliance with Nestlé standards.

Skills

Manufacturing projects management

Determination of methods to minimize injuries

Factory operations experience

Fluency in English

Italian knowledge

Education

University Degree in Engineering

Job description

Overview

At Nestlé Purina we are committed to creating richer lives for pets and the people who love them, providing high quality nutrition for cats and dogs and doing more of what matters for pets, people and planet.

We are looking for passionate technical talents who will support the installation, start-up and operation of modern and highly automated production systems during the launch of a new manufacturing site. You will contribute to a project within a global organization committed to quality, safety and continuous improvement.

Position Snapshot

• Nestlé Purina Italy
• Permanent and full-time role
• Nestlé welcomes people with disabilities
• University Degree in Engineering
• Manufacturing projects management (”making it happen”): 3-5 years experience in capital investment projects development and implementation in food industry
• Fluency in English is required. Italian knowledge would be a plus.
• Compensation Package: CCNL Industria Alimentare, 1° Level, Gross Annual Base Salary €63.500,00.

Position Summary

Ensure implementation and start-up phases of capital investment projects on the manufacturing site, following the project brief, design specifications and Nestlé standards.

A day in the life of a Packing Engineer

• Take site constraints into account in the project definition and design
• Fulfill "engineering" project concept
• Organize project execution
• Mobilize resources (internal & external)
• Ensure the coordination with plant design
• Select and qualify contactors
• Coordinate contractors’ activities
• Ensure Nestlé standards are applied
• Help the Vertical Project Manager to review the Vertical Project brief
• Promote development of environment-friendly and sustainable solutions.

What will make you successful?

• Manufacturing projects management (”making it happen”): 3-5 years experience in capital investment projects development and implementation in food industry.
• Determination of methods to minimize the likelihood of injuries or damages to people and/or equipment (HSE)
• Factory operations experience.

What we offer

At Nestlé we believe that success is driven by people. That’s why we offer a well-rounded benefits package designed to support well-being, growth, and quality of life:

• Work-life balance – flexible working arrangements and hybrid options
• Continuous learning – access to training, certifications, and development programs
• Health & well-being – private health insurance and wellness initiatives
• Corporate welfare – flexible benefits platform
• Career growth – internal mobility and development opportunities
• Inclusive culture – collaborative and people-first environment.

What does it mean working at Purina?

At Purina, we’ve worked hard to create a high-performing and caring environment where everyone belongs, and where everyone can push themselves. When you join our mission to create richer lives for pets, the people who love them and the planet we share, you’ll find lots of opportunities to develop your skills, knowledge and expertise, both at Purina and across the wider Nestlé community. You’ll become part of a passionate and successful international team who, as industry pioneers and leaders in their field, are continually striving for better, who feel safe and supported to challenge, to experiment, to drive change and to be their true selves at work. We’re committed to ensuring the whole team can experience the power of Purina, pushing their limits and realising their full potential. That’s the Power of Purina. Are you ready to discover what’s possible?

Purina is part of Nestlé Group.

Kindly submit your CV in English to be considered for this position.