Manager Engineering Europe - End Making

Trivium Packaging; Deventer; On-site; EUR 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Trivium Packaging seeks an experienced Manager Engineering – End Making to lead and grow our End Making technology platform across Europe. You will own the engineering strategy, roadmap, standards, and performance improvements, guiding teams through major projects with cross-functional stakeholdership.

The role requires a strong track record in manufacturing excellence, leadership of multidisciplinary teams, and the ability to drive change across diverse locations while delivering sustainable

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Technical Sciences, or Business.
• 10+ years of experience in industrial manufacturing environments (packaging/metals/process industries).
• Experience with high-speed manufacturing processes and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Proven track record in project management, change management, and operational improvement.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams across multiple locations.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop high-performing teams across Europe.
• Drive technology strategy and innovation for End Making operations.
• Deliver business impact through strategic projects and capital investments.
• Standardize and optimize End Making operations, equipment, tooling, and processes.
• Lead change across Europe and align stakeholders to strategic priorities.

Skills

Leadership

Engineering

Project management

Change management

Stakeholder management

Continuous improvement

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Engineering/Technical Sciences/Business

Job description

Manager Engineering Europe – End Making

Location: Flexible within Europe

Travel: Yes – extensive travel required (>3 days/week)

Reporting to: Director Engineering Europe

Lead the Future of End Making Technology in Europe

At Trivium Packaging, we are shaping the future of sustainable metal packaging. To support our continued growth and operational excellence, we are looking for a Manager Engineering – End Making to lead and further develop our End Making technology platform across Europe.

This role has ownership of the End Making engineering strategy, technology roadmap, technical standards, and performance improvement initiatives across our European manufacturing network.

This is a strategic leadership role for an experienced engineering professional who thrives in complex industrial environments and is passionate about driving innovation, operational excellence, and high‑performing teams.

What You'll Be Doing

Lead and Develop High-Performing Teams

• Build, inspire, and develop a world‑class engineering team.
• Strengthen technical expertise, accountability, succession planning, and talent development across the organization.
• Create a culture of collaboration, continuous learning, and knowledge sharing.

Drive Technology Strategy and Innovation

• Define and execute the technology roadmap for End Making operations across Europe.
• Identify emerging technologies and best practices to improve operational performance.
• Drive the future development and standardization of End Making technologies across our European manufacturing sites.

Deliver Business Impact

• Lead strategic projects and capital investments from concept through implementation.
• Partner with Business Units and Plant Leadership to prioritize initiatives that improve operational and financial performance.
• Ensure successful project delivery through effective governance, resource allocation, and stakeholder management.

Standardize and Optimize Operations

• Establish engineering, maintenance, quality, and operational standards for End Making operations.
• Drive standardization of End Making equipment, tooling, and processes to improve reliability, maintainability, quality, and efficiency.
• Define performance benchmarks and KPIs while translating improvement opportunities into actionable plans.

Lead Change Across Europe

• Influence and align diverse stakeholders across functions, cultures, and locations.
• Support Trivium Business System (TBS) initiatives and drive adoption of best‑in‑class manufacturing practices.
• Mobilize teams and build commitment around strategic priorities.

What We're Looking For

You are an experienced engineering leader who combines strategic vision with hands‑on execution and has a strong passion for manufacturing excellence and technology development.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Technical Sciences, or Business.
• 10+ years of experience in industrial manufacturing environments, ideally within packaging, metals, or process industries.
• Experience with high‑speed manufacturing processes and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Proven track record in project management, change management, and operational improvement.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams across multiple locations.

Leadership Skills

• Strong people leadership and coaching capabilities.
• Ability to create and communicate a compelling vision.
• Skilled at influencing without formal authority and building engagement across complex organizations.
• Strong stakeholder management and decision‑making abilities.

Personal Attributes

• Results‑oriented and highly organized.
• Collaborative and able to navigate complexity.
• Passionate about continuous improvement and operational excellence.
• Excellent communication skills in English; German is considered an advantage.

Why?

At Trivium, engineering is at the heart of our success. Our Engineering teams are trusted advisors to our manufacturing operations and play a critical role in advancing technology, driving innovation, and delivering sustainable business results.

You Will Have The Opportunity To

• Influence major manufacturing and investment decisions across Europe.
• Lead high‑impact projects with executive visibility.
• Work with some of the industry's leading technical experts.
• Drive meaningful improvements in safety, quality, productivity, and sustainability.
• Grow your career within a truly international organization that values teamwork, passion, and excellence.