F&B Site Engineering Manager

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F&B Site Engineering Manager - Your future position?

As an F&B Site Engineering Manager, you will lead the Engineering & Maintenance function to maximize plant availability, reliability, and operational efficiency while driving strategic site development in alignment with company vision. Ensure faster, higher-quality delivery to customers by optimizing engineering processes, maintenance strategies, and capital investments.

Your responsibilities will be as follows:

Strategy design and execution:

• Develop and execute the site engineering strategy to support operational goals, ensuring scalability, efficiency, and rapid response to customer demands.
• Define annual engineering & maintenance targets, aligning with company objectives to deliver more, faster, and better.
• Lead Capex planning and execution, ensuring investments enhance production capacity, reduce downtime, and improve long-term site performance.
• Drive continuous improvement (TPM, Lean, Six Sigma) to optimize processes, reduce waste, and enhance equipment reliability.

Operational Excellence & Site Development:

• Oversee maintenance & engineering activities, ensuring minimal downtime and maximum equipment efficiency.
• Develop site master plans (short/mid/long-term) for Capex, maintenance, and engineering projects to meet business needs.
• Implement predictive & preventive maintenance strategies to improve asset lifespan and reduce unplanned outages.
• Ensure compliance with EHS, legal, and company standards, while fostering a culture of safety and sustainability.
• Collaborate with global/regional engineering teams to adopt best practices and align with corporate strategies.

Project & Stakeholder Management:

• Lead local engineering projects (from design to handover), ensuring timely and cost-effective execution.
• Manage relationships with internal stakeholders (Operations, Supply Chain, Quality) and external partners (contractors, authorities).
• Optimize spare parts inventory and maintenance budgets to balance cost efficiency with operational readiness.

People & Talent Development:

• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing Engineering & Maintenance team, fostering technical expertise and leadership skills.
• Partner with HR to build talent pipelines and drive succession planning.
• Promote a culture of innovation, accountability, and continuous learning.

You?

Are you someone who wants to impact your world for the better? Who believes in the potential of business as a force for good in the world? Who wants to be a key part of the team who are driving this positive movement in Givaudan? Who excels being in a culture where you can express yourself in a creative team environment? Who wants to collaborate and learn together with teams that are as passionate as you are? Then join us.

You Have:

Academic Background:

• Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or related field).
• Certifications in Plant Engineering, Maintenance Management, or Project Management (e.g., PMP, TPM, Lean Six Sigma).

Professional Experience:

• 5+ years in manufacturing/plant operations, with exposure to engineering strategy, maintenance, and Capex projects.
• 2+ years in leadership/people management, preferably in a fast-paced production environment.
• Experience in stakeholder management, cross-functional collaboration, and working in multicultural settings.

Technical Skills

• Strong knowledge of industrialization, process design, and utilities management.
• Proficiency in project management (Agile/Waterfall), TPM, Lean, Six Sigma, and KPIs.
• Familiarity with EHS regulations, SAP, and financial concepts (OPEX/CAPEX).
• Ability to analyze data, drive decision-making, and implement scalable solutions.

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At Givaudan, you contribute to delightful taste and scent experiences that touch people’s lives.
You work within an inspiring teamwork culture – where you can thrive, collaborate and learn from other talented and passionate people across disciplines, regions and divisions.
Every essence of you enriches our world.
Diversity drives innovation and creates closer connections with our employees, customers and partners.
Givaudan embraces diversity and is committed to building an inclusive environment where everyone impacts our world.