Global Engineering Senior Manager – Packaging & Automation Technology

Kraft Heinz; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A global food company is seeking a Global Engineering Senior Manager for Packaging & Automation Technology in Amsterdam. This role involves defining global standards for packaging systems, leading innovation programs, and managing supplier partnerships. The ideal candidate will have deep knowledge of packaging machinery, strong project management capabilities, and excellent communication skills. This position offers an opportunity to influence global technology adoption in a forward-thinking environment.

Qualifications

• Deep knowledge of packaging machinery and materials.
• Experience leading global technology adoption and change.
• Strong background in project management and capital planning.

Responsibilities

• Define global standards for packaging systems and machinery.
• Lead innovation programs in packaging operations.
• Evaluate and qualify suppliers via structured technical assessments.

Skills

Knowledge of packaging machinery and materials

Project management

Strong communication skills

Collaboration in matrix organizations

Strategic and systems thinking

Job description

Direct and manage the development and control of the production plan by adapting it to the sales volume, distribution, and capacity of production. Propose inventory levels of materials and finished products in order to meet sales demands and production capacity.

Job Description

Global Engineering Senior Manager – Packaging & Automation Technology

As the Global Engineering Senior Manager – Packaging & Automation Technology, you will serve as the global technical subject matter expert for packaging systems, machinery & automation technologies. You will define global standards, lead innovation programs, and enable breakthrough improvements in packaging operations, while also driving the global savings agenda through the Global Automation Programme.

Key Ingredients

Global Packaging Technology Leadership

• Own and drive implementation of global packaging equipment standards, design criteria, and material–equipment compatibility guidelines.
• Lead global capability building for packaging systems including moulding (preform, blow) filling, labeling, cartoning, case packing, palletizing, and format changeover across rigid & flexible formats across a variety of materials.
• Evaluate new packaging technologies, materials, and machinery platforms for global adoption.

Automation, Robotics & Digital Systems Excellence

• Own global automation standards and drive the adoption of next‑generation automation technologies: AI-driven controls, AMRs/AGVs, vision systems, predictive monitoring.

Global Line Design, Simulation & Performance Optimization

• Define standard line layouts and ensure consistent deployment across Zones.
• Conduct value‑stream mapping to identify bottlenecks and automation opportunities.

Supplier & Technology Partner Management

• Oversee global packaging machinery OEM partnerships and along with Procurement negotiate standard platforms.
• Evaluate and qualify suppliers via structured technical assessment.
• Co‑develop automation and packaging innovations with OEMs.
• Support Global Procurement to drive supplier segmentation and establish best‑in‑class, cost‑accretive technologies.

Global Capex & Technology Roadmapping

• Define the Packaging & Automation capital investment pipeline.
• Guide long‑term equipment strategy to deliver a sustainable, resilient and future‑ready manufacturing base.

Recipe for Success: Apply if this sounds like you!

• Deep knowledge of packaging machinery and materials.
• Strong background in project management, capital planning, and major automation investments.
• Strategic and systems thinking.
• Ability to influence without authority across cultures and regions.
• Strong communication skills across technical and non‑technical audiences.
• Excellent collaboration in matrix organizations.
• Experience leading global technology adoption and change.

Location(s)

Amsterdam

Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Underrepresented Ethnic Minority Groups/Women/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity and other protected classes.