Global SN Engineering Manager

Danone; Hoofddorp; Hybrid; EUR 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Yearly bonus

Premium pension

30 days annual leave

Discounts on health insurance

Hybrid working environment

Job summary

Danone Netherlands seeks a Senior Engineering Manager for Global SNU to lead capital project definition, development, execution and startup across factories. You will collaborate with the SN Liquid and Powder Director to drive tools, methods and digitalization, ensuring best-in-class CAPEX delivery and asset optimization.

This role requires broad experience in automation, packaging, PMO, and large-scale projects (>€25M), with people leadership and travel up to 50%.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Science or a relevant field.
• 8–10 years of engineering experience.
• At least 5 years in engineering roles in CPG beverage/food manufacturing.
• Experience with large-scale projects (> €25 million).
• Previous people management experience.
• Willingness to travel up to 50% of the time.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to CAR documents by engineering teams with best practices.
• Challenge solutions to maximise asset use and drive improvements.
• Support project execution, commissioning and startup; upskill factory teams.
• Develop the Strat Plan / Master plan for capacity evolution, LTO, efficiency, and digitalization.
• Coordinate workload, support and debottleneck project prep and execution.
• Ensure on-site teams use standard tools and close gaps with corrective actions.
• Oversee capex reporting and people workload with regular site follow-ups.
• Monitor market intelligence and new technologies in the domain.

Skills

Automation & controls

High speed packaging

Powder engineering

PMO & 3A standards

Asset optimization

People management

Communication skills

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Science or relevant field

Job description

Short Intro and About the Job

At Danone, our commitment to manufacturing the highest quality products and meeting market demand is a fundamental driver for our plant teams. We are currently seeking a Senior Engineering Manager for our SNU Global. In this role, you will work with the SN Liquid and powder Director to support the engineering teams located in factories in definition, development, execution and start-up of capital projects in for Global SNU. In your role, you will also contribute to Global SNU Engineering team evolution, specifically contributing to developing and implementing new tools, methods and systems.

Job Responsibilities:

• Contribute to preparation of the CAR documents by Plant Engineering teams by making sure the best practices, methods and ways of working are properly implemented

• Challenge Engineering solutions to maximize use of assets and reuse of idle assets, also suggesting technological improvements when confirmed relevant and reliable

• Where needed you will support teams in project execution, commissioning and start up. You will upskill and strengthen the teams in the factory to secure best in class execution of CAPEX projects, pr

• In cooperation with Engineering Category Director and with plant teams, develop the Strat Plan / Master plan of your cluster in terms of capacity evolution / LTO / Efficiency / Obsolescence / digitalization, for each factory.

• Coordinateworkload,supportand debottleneck project preparation and execution for your cluster

• Make sure Engineering teams on site are using right standards and tools,identifygaps if any andfollow upcorrective actions

• Secure best in class project preparation, project execution, capexreportingand people workload owing to regular follow up on site with engineering teams

• MarketIntelligencenew technologiesplus market and competitiondevelopment

Job Qualifications:

Experience andworking knowledgein:

• Integrated automation and controls technology
• High speed packaging systems design
• SNprocessand powderengineering and PMO, 3A standards
• Manufacturing plant utility systems
• Must be organized and self-disciplined to accommodate the management of concurrent projects
• Excellent conflict resolution and interpersonal skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work flexible hours, including weekend or late shifts, during installation/startup periods

About You

Experience and Education Requirement:

• Bachelor’s degree in an Engineering, Science or relevant degree from an accredited College or University

• 8 to 10 years of experience

• • At least 5 years of relevant Engineering experience required, preferably in CPG beverage/food manufacturing

• Experience with large scale projects > 25 Mio

• Previouspeople management experiencerequired

• Willingness to travel up to 50% of the time

About Us, We offer and What's next

• competitive primary salary and yearly bonus
• premium free pension
• 30 days annual leave
• several discounts on a collective health insurance
• even on some of our products

In the Netherlands we also offer a hybrid working environment which enables each team to meet our people's desire for flexibility. Across our 3 office hubs in Hoofddorp, Zoetermeer and Utrecht this helps us create better opportunities for connection & synergies across our entities, teams, functions and categories.

We put people at the center of everything we do. Bring your unique perspective, ambitions and ideas to the table – the impact you could make might surprise you. We are committed to embrace diversity, nurturing an inclusive workplace where every individual is valued; Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) is deeply embedded in Danone's DNA.

Need more information? Please contact Talent Manager Fariha Samad [e-mail],OR Hiring Manager Sijmon Hage, Global SNu Engineering Director.

* All applications will be considered for a vacancy without discrimination based on ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, nationality, disability, or any other protected status.