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:
Experience and Education Requirement:
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.
What's next:
It’s simple – hit the “apply” button before the application deadline of 7th Aug 2026. In order to comply with GDPR we can’t process your personal data without your given consent, so please apply directly via this website. Good luck! We can’t wait to meet you.
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.
Need more information? Please contact Talent Manager Fariha Samad at fariha.samad@danone.com, OR Hiring Manager Sijmon Hage, Global SNu Engineering Director.
* All applications will be considered for a vacancy without discrimination based on ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, nationality, disability, or any other protected status.