Business Development & Engineering Manager

You will support the I2M and IIM process for site / cluster and ensure effective planning and execution of change as it relates to new and existing products, packaging and processes for a plant or cluster. At the plant level you will work on change management and innovation management capabilities.

How you will contribute

You will:

• Support Project Development / Execution: Support I2M/IIM (Innovation 2 Market; Initiative Management) within the site; Provide site AR write ups & prepare critical site inputs to the Regional BD, specifically for IIM Design Reviews (DR2 – DR6); Leads Project Verification (DR7); Design Reviews (DR4) onward lead Plant activities: Master data, Art Work, Raw/Pack Material availability, Track timings – and report to project team. Act as the source of internal and external information (contact for Commercial stakeholders and is the key interface between Category and Engineering / Manufacturing / R&D). Lead site post project evaluation and communication, planning and execution of promotional activities within the I2M process
• Support Site Strategic Plan / Annual Contract creation: Support the site director in developing the site strategy and plant road map. Be the key partner for Product Supply team on sourcing/capacity expansion – ensure full integration of Innovation/Renovation plans in 421 into site supply plans. Partner effectively with Engineering to build the site CAPEX budget. Ensure planning of the capital budget bottom up, including prioritization (i.e. integration with the full site agenda, specifically alignment of the annual timetable)
• Drive Ongoing business and Simplification: Integrate overall site change management agenda to ensure delivery of projects while maintaining service levels. Manage ongoing reprioritisation, De-complexity agenda and support the delivery of the site productivity and improvement agenda. Ensure execution of regional /global menu cards and ensure that manufacturing hurdle rates are met. Support Product supply for assessment of manufacturing solutions for current supply and demand gaps in the site
• Lead, coach and build Capability of the Business development change coordinator(s) within the plant and other Key stakeholders.

What you will bring

A desire to drive your future and accelerate your career. You will bring experience and knowledge in:

• Strong operational & manufacturing experience in CPG industry with experience in TPM-Total productive maintenance, 5s, LEAN, 6 sigma tools and concepts, Safety & GMP standard
• Good understanding of end-to-end processes in the manufacturing and business environment; working knowledge of commercialization process (I2M); project leadership / management skills and technical and financial aspects of the business
• Strategic thinking, while having ability to excel in leading tactical programs
• Highly action oriented, drive for results, innovative, challenging actual set-ups, entrepreneurial ability
• Excellent communication (verbal & written), coaching, and leadership skills in a team-based environment
• Demonstrated abilities in analytics, problem solving and team building
• Possess excellent interpersonal skills and be able to work effectively with colleagues at all levels of the organization

More about this role

What extra ingredients you will bring:

University education in Engineering, Economics, Finance or Foreign Trade, or Food Technology Fundamental know how and experience in food processes and products
At least 5 years of cross-category and cross-functional experience in Manufacturing, Engineering, Logistics
Experience in managing people and projects
Customer focus while working in service functions

We offer a highly competitive salary plus annual bonus payment based on your performance.
We also offer top attractive benefits, such as:

• Yearly salary review based on performance
• Supplementary pension fund
• Flexible working hours
• Extra holidays
• Paid days off (childbirth, wedding, etc.)
• Sick leave allowance
• Electronic meal voucher card
• Free drinks and company products in the workplace
• Company products with discount to please your family members and friends
• Contribution to well-being (sports, relax, culture, travelling, etc.) via vouchers
• Company gym
• Contribution to wedding, childbirth and retirement
• Life insurance
• Long terms sick leave and dread diseases insurance
• Service awards
• Company parties and team events
• International environment and further career progression
• Constant virtual and F2F learning opportunities

In case of selected positions also:

• Company notebook for private use
• Company car for private use
• Company cell phone for private use