Global SN Engineering Manager

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.

Coordinate workload, support and debottleneck project preparation and execution for your cluster

Make sure Engineering teams on site are using right standards and tools, identify gaps if any and follow up corrective actions

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

Market Intelligence new technologies plus market and competition development

Job Qualifications:

Experience and working knowledge in:

Integrated automation and controls technology

High speed packaging systems design

SN process and powder engineering 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

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

Previous people management experience required

Willingness to travel up to 50% of the time

At Danone, we offer a complete package of benefits, with a competitive primary salary and yearly bonus, but also benefits like a premium free pension, 30 days annual leave and several discounts on a collective health insurance and 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.

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.

The salary range for this role is between €100,000 – €130,000 gross annually (including 8% holiday allowance). Your final offer will reflect your skills and experience while also ensuring alignment with our internal equity and salary framework.​

At Danone we are committed to our mission “bringing health, through food to as many people as possible”. We are working together to make sure that our brands, like Nutricia and Nutrilon, create real benefits for people, communities and the planet. You will be part of one of the largest Certified B Corps™ in the world. Being B Corp means to be part of a select movement of companies verified to be meeting the highest standards of social and environmental criteria and using business as a force for good. One Planet. One Health.

Our state-of-the-art research and innovation center builds bridges between food and science and is global in reach, founded on over 125 years of experience in life & food science, technology and user experience and is at the forefront of pioneering advances in specialized nutrition.