Short Intro and About the Job :
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.
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.
Experience and working knowledge in:
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Integrated automation and controls technology
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High speed packaging systems design
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SN process and powder engineering and PMO, 3A standards
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Manufacturing plant utility systems
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Must be organized and self-disciplined to accommodate the management of concurrent projects
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Excellent conflict resolution and interpersonal skills
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Excellent verbal and written communication skills
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Ability to work flexible hours, including weekend or late shifts, during installation/startup periods
About You:
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
Experience with large scale projects > 25 Mio
Previous people management experience required
Willingness to travel up to 50% of the time
About Us, We offer and What's next:
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.
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.
What's next:
It’s simple – hit the “apply” button before the application deadline of 25th 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 [email protected], 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.
