Head of Engineering - Evian

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 an SeniorEngineering Manager for our Evian Fcaility. In this role, you will join the plant leadership team and be responsible for supporting all strategic, operational, and policy-related aspects of the plant, with a focus on safety, quality, performance, management, and organizational objectives. You will act as the primary point of contact for all capital projects within the plant, overseeing technical execution, timeline management, and financial oversight for each project.

The Danone Evian site, located in Haute-Savoie on the shores of Lake Geneva, is globally recognized for its production of natural mineral water. For over 230 years, Evian water—resulting from a 15-year journey through the glacial rocks of the French Alps—has stood out for its purity and unique taste.

The Evian site is a model of innovation and sustainability, with initiatives such as the use of 100% recycled and recyclable plastic bottles, and the protection of the local environment through the Association for the Protection of the Evian Mineral Water Impluvium (APIEME).

With more than 300 quality tests carried out every day, the site guarantees exceptional water while committing to a sustainable future. It employs around 1,200 people across a wide range of roles, from bottling and water resource quality to environmental management, as well as safety and logistics.

Job Responsibilities

• Project execution for all current Processing, Packaging, Building and Utility projects
• Work with cross functional plant leadership team to align on project priorities
• Create technical specifications, preliminary budgets and project justification for new projects
• Work with CAPEX analyst and plant controller to manage the plant’s capital forecast and budget
• Coordinate and lead multi-functional teams (several engineering project managers and project engineers)
• Create, design and evaluate initial call for tender documents
• Work with Regional Engineering teams during bidding processes and technical alignment
• Work with the CAPEX procurement team to align on priorities and contract negotiations
• Edit and advise and implement Danone’s Standards
• Serve as a technical and leadership resource for Danone initiatives
• Build capabilities within engineering team
• Occasional project specific travel required
• Work with cross functional team to develop and update site masterplan
• Manage plant engineering team (several engineering project managers and project engineers)

Job Qualifications

• Experience and working knowledge in
• Integrated automation and controls technology
• High speed packaging systems design
• 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
• 5 years of relevant Engineering experience required, preferably in CPG beverage/food manufacturing
• Previous people management experience required

We are proud to promote diversity and equal opportunity within our teams. We believe that our differences will make a difference, and that an inclusive work environment will drive our growth as a company, as a team, and as individuals. We will therefore consider all applications by fostering an inclusive work culture where everyone can feel at home.

Our four core values "HOPE" HUMANISM, OPENNESS, CLOSENESS and ENTHUSIASM serve as our compass. Every day, you will take decisions that impact our economic and societal performance, as well as our ability to achieve our ambitions.

At Danone, you can just be yourself. We are convinced that it is up to YOU to define how you work, develop and progress.

With us, you will work in a challenging, authentic, and caring environment.

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