Project Engineering Management Lead

Qabird; Zuid-Holland; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Annual bonus

Premium pension

30 days annual leave

Health care allowance

Learning and development opportunities

Job summary

Danone’s Specialized Nutrition unit in Zoetermeer seeks a Project Engineering Management Lead to drive CAPEX project execution, coach a team of Project Leads and standardize project practices across SPZ. The role focuses on stakeholder alignment, cross-functional collaboration, and implementation of digital tools like Asana.

Successful candidates will have 5+ years in foods/medical manufacturing engineering, a track record delivering CAPEX projects, and strong people management skills; onsite

Qualifications

• 5+ years engineering experience in Foods/Medical manufacturing industry.
• Proven track record delivering CAPEX projects.
• Expertise in Sherpa project management.
• Strong people management skills.
• Line management of engineering/technical functions.
• Good knowledge of cross-functional interactions.
• Passion for improving processes and ways of working.
• Knowledge of digital project management tools (e.g. Asana).
• Be onsite for at least 4 days per week.

Responsibilities

• Owns CAPEX Project Management Process for Supply Point Zoetermeer, including standardization and incorporation of best practices through effective deployment of Sherpa and IWS Initiative Management;
• Lead a team of Engineering Project Leads and provide regular guidance on how to progress the Projects they are managing;
• Coach Project Leads on Stakeholder management in order to be able to get good alignment to the scope at the start of the Project and avoid later unjustified scope creep;
• Establish and maintain agreements on Project ways of working between P&E and other departments in SPZ/wider Danone Engineering Community;
• Defining effective (digital) tools to aid Project Leads in the Project Management process.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

People management

Cross-functional collaboration

Digital tools (Asana)

Tools

Sherpa

Asana

Job description

Project Engineering Management Lead

Job Locations NL-South Holland-Zoetermeer

Short Intro and About the Job

Project Engineering Management Lead
Zoetermeer – fulltime

This role is part of our Specialized Nutrition factory located in Zoetermeer. In this factory (with over 600 Danoners) we produce specialized liquid medical nutrition contributing to the well-being of vulnerable target groups (infants, elderly and sick) in over 55 countries.

Responsible for the CAPEX Project Execution process in Supply Point Zoetermeer, and ensuring the quality of the Project delivery of a team of Project Leads.

• Owns CAPEX Project Management Process for Supply Point Zoetermeer, including standardization and incorporation of best practices through effective deployment of Sherpa and IWS Initiative Management;
• Lead a team of Engineering Project Leads and provide regular guidance on how to progress the Projects they are managing;
• Coach Project Leads on Stakeholder management in order to be able to get good alignment to the scope at the start of the Project and avoid later unjustified scope creep;
• Establish and maintain agreements on Project ways of working between P&E and other departments in SPZ/wider Danone Engineering Community;
• Defining effective (digital) tools to aid Project Leads in the Project Management process.

About You

In order to be successful in the role of Project Engineering Management Lead, we expect you to have:

• 5+ years Engineering experience in Foods/ Medical manufacturing industry
• Proven track record of delivering CAPEX Projects to a high standard
• Expertise in Project Management methodologies such as Sherpa
• Strong people management skills and ability to develop talent
• Line management of Engineering / technical functions
• Good knowledge of other manufacturing functions and how cross-functional teams interact
• Passion for improving processes and ways of working
• Sound knowledge of digital Project Management Tools (e.g. Asana)
• Ability to manage stakeholders with different interests and communicate clearly key messages.
• Be onsite for at least 4 days per week

About Us, We offer and What's next

At Danone we are committed to our mission “bringing health, through food to as many people as possible”, and is B Corp certified. Our Supply Point in Haps is fully paperless and CO2 neutral, reflecting our commitment to sustainability. Our state-of-the-art factory in Haps is part of Danone Specialized Nutrition and is one of the world's biggest producers of baby formula, exporting to over 55 countries. The ambition of Danone Nutricia Haps is to provide the best quality food, in the right volumes, on time, through Operational Excellence.

We Offer

All Danoners receive a complete package of benefits. This includes a competitive salary and yearly bonus, a premium free pension, 30 days of annual leave (with the opportunity to purchase more) and you will receive a monthly health care allowance. In addition, you can get discount on your gym membership, and we offer initiatives focused on nutrition, physical, and mental health. We provide continuous learning opportunities through workshops, online courses and training sessions.

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.

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Need more information? Please contact Sigrid van der Poel-Kreike (Talent Manager) via [e-mail]