Nestlé Purina PetCare

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.

Compensation Package

• CCNL Industria Alimentare, Impiegato 1° Livello, Annual Base Salary: €62.500,00 + 7% Annual bonus.

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, Nestlé standards and local regulations. The role covers project controls, project 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 Filling & Packing area, it ensures that line design, equipment integration, operational line performance, sterilization‑process requirements, validation protocols, pressurized vessel, digital integration requirements and interfaces with AGV solutions are embedded from design through commissioning and ramp‑up.

A Day in the Life of a Project Leader Filling & Retorts:

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 Filling & Packing scope.
• Define technical requirements for the machines in the Filling & Packing area and collect the resources necessary to execute the project within scope.

During project design phase:

• Execute the basic and detailed design of the Filling & Packing scope based on Nestlé Corporate Business Principles, Nestlé standards, local regulations, URS and TPM characteristics (safety, quality, affordability, maintainability, operability and reliability).
• Develop line URS and ensure alignment with equipment integration, packaging quality, performance criteria, operability requirements, and the technical requirements related to Filling & Packing machines.
• Ensure that validation protocols, local requirements for pressurized vessels, and relevant AGV integration interfaces are considered where applicable, and that success criteria are correctly defined for FAT, SAT, start‑up documentation and line acceptance.

During project implementation phase:

• Ensure that filling and packing equipment are implemented in accordance with timing, cost, quality, URS and line requirements, including applicable sterilization‑process and pressurized‑vessel compliance requirements.
• Coordinate suppliers/contractors, technical reviews, FAT, SAT, action plans and risk analysis for the Filling & Packing area.
• Ensure all suppliers are trained on SHE and that machinery safety checks, validation readiness and line readiness are guaranteed during installation and commissioning.

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 line start‑up / ramp‑up, including readiness of validation protocols, sterilization‑related requirements, robustness of product orders propagation through DMO, and operational stability of any relevant AGV‑integrated production‑line interfaces.
• Lead follow‑up of line issues, documentation, budget/timing/r