Packaging Start-up & Validation Lead

Mars; Veghel; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discount on Mars brands

Employee Assistance Program

Pension scheme

Development plans

Job summary

Mars Veghel, Netherlands, seeks a CVS Lead (Commissioning, Validation & Start-up) to drive successful asset and process changes. You will oversee commissioning, validation and start-up, ensuring smooth handover to operations and alignment with packaging initiatives.

You will partner with project teams, manage resources and timelines, and promote a vertical start-up mindset to deliver KPIs while maintaining safety and compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Economics.
• 3-5 years of experience in TPM or manufacturing, operations, maintenance or project lead roles.
• Experience leading projects with cross-functional stakeholders.
• Ability to design and deliver training programs.
• Understanding of food manufacturing hygiene and safety standards.
• Proficiency with planning tools and budget tracking.

Responsibilities

• Lead CVS projects from early engineering to handover to operations.
• Collaborate with Project Operations Pillar and Project Manager.
• Support with operational input in meetings and reviews for decisions.
• Partner with CVS Manager to build operational competencies and improve CVS tools.
• Plan resources, schedules, and activities during commissioning, validation, and start-up.
• Apply change management and engineering processes for compliance and safety.
• Flex hours for commissioning/start-up activities; occasional weekend work.
• Travel domestically and internationally as required.
• Be part of the Region CVS Community of Expertise to share tools and practices.

Skills

Communication skills

English proficiency

Project leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Operational planning

Education

Bachelors or Masters in Engineering

Tools

Planning tools

Budget tracking

Digital shopfloor tools

Job description

Mars Veghel, Netherlands, seeks a CVS Lead (Commissioning, Validation & Start-up) to drive successful asset and process changes. You will oversee commissioning, validation and start-up, ensuring smooth handover to operations and alignment with packaging initiatives.

You will partner with project teams, manage resources and timelines, and promote a vertical start-up mindset to deliver KPIs while maintaining safety and compliance.