At Nestlé Purina we are committed to creating richer lives for pets and the people who love them, providing high quality nutrition for cats and dogs and doing more of what matters for pets, people and planet. We are looking for passionate technical talents who will support the installation, start-up and operation of modern and highly automated production systems during the launch of a new manufacturing site. You will contribute to a project within a global organization committed to quality, safety and continuous improvement.

Position Snapshot

- Nestlé Purina Italy, Greenfield Project Mantova
- Permanent and full-time role
- Nestlé welcomes people with disabilities
- Manufacturing projects management ("making it happen"): about 3 years of experience as leader / senior engineer in capital investment project development and implementation in the food industry.
- Previous experience in leading and developing cross-functional teams, including direct and/or indirect reports, in a project or manufacturing environment.
- Factory operations exposure with emphasis on end-of-line integration, material handling and intralogistics.
- Proficiency in written and spoken English is mandatory; knowledge of Italian is an advantage.

Relocation Support:

Joining us from over 80 km away from Mantova? Our Welcome Relocation Package will make your move smoother, so you can focus on your new adventure from day one.

Position Summary:

Manage and execute the technical delivery of capital investment projects within the assigned scope, from design to implementation and start-up, ensuring compliance with the project charter, design specifications and Nestlé standards. The role covers project controls, schedules, cost estimates, installation,



testing and commissioning of new equipment and production lines, while monitoring progress, resolving operational issues and mobilising the resources needed to deliver the project. Within the Automated Packing area, it ensures that packing lines, end-of-line integration and safety concepts are embedded from design through commissioning and ramp-up.

A Day in the Life of a Project Leader – Automated Packing:

1. Before project design phase:

- Support the Project Engineering Manager and End-to-End Project Manager in developing the investment project charter and ensure it is strictly followed throughout the project.
- Prepare project controls, timing assumptions, cost estimates and technical design inputs for the Multipack scope.
- Define system scope, constraints and collect the resources necessary to execute the project within scope.

2. During project design phase:

- Execute the basic and detailed design of the Multipack scope based on Nestlé Corporate Business Principles, Nestlé standards, local regulations, URS and TPM characteristics (safety, quality, affordability, maintainability, operability and reliability).
- Develop URS for AGV systems, end-of-line and multipack solutions and ensure alignment with interfaces, material flows, controls and safety requirements.




- Ensure success criteria are correctly defined for integration tests, FAT, SAT and operational readiness.

3. During project implementation phase:

- Ensure that equipment, conveyors, controls and material-flow interfaces are implemented in accordance with timing, cost, quality, URS and operational requirements.
- Coordinate suppliers/contractors, technical reviews, FAT, SAT, action plans and risk analysis for the Multipack area.
- Ensure all suppliers are trained on SHE, Quality and Environmental policy and that safety, interface robustness and operational readiness are guaranteed during installation and commissioning.

4. During start-up and the whole project life:

- Support the Operations / Start-Up Leader to ensure a smooth transition to operations after commissioning and during operational readiness and start-up.
- Lead follow-up of interface and material-flow issues, documentation, budget/timing/risk tracking and elevate immediately to PEM / E2E when scope, cost, timing or system reliability are at risk.
- Deliver technical reporting, PDA / lessons learned and promote sustainable, environmentally friendly solutions.

What will make you successful?

- Experience delivering one or more projects successfully in packing, end-of-line or related technology areas.
- Experience proactively applying HSE requirements and risk-prevention methods to foster a zero-harm workplace and protect people and equipment.
- Experience with integrated system testing, FAT / SAT and start-up activities.
- Experience with financial follow-up, budget tracking and project reporting.
- Participation in advanced Project Management training is a plus.

📌 Nestlé Purina PetCare (Mantova)
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