Purina Operations Young Talent Program - Production & Method Engineer
At Nestlé Purina, we’re on a mission to enrich the lives of pets, the people who love them, and the planet we share. Join us, and you’ll discover a world where your skills, knowledge, and passion can flourish. As part of our supportive and dynamic environment, you’ll be encouraged to challenge norms, experiment with new ideas, and drive meaningful change. At Purina, you’re not just part of a team; you’re part of a movement to create a better world for pets and people alike.
PASSION, PACE, PROGRESS, PIONEERING, PURPOSE, POSSIBILITY, PRIDE : That’s the Power of PURINA
POSITION SNAPSHOT
- Permanent position, full time
- Nestlé PURINA, Marconnelle (62), France
- Master’s degree in Engineering or equivalent
- 2-3 years of previous experience in a technical field in the factory environment
- Good level of English
- Attractive package and caring management, allow you to evolve in a pleasant environment. You benefit from training throughout your career, aimed at promoting your development towards different roles within the Group
- This position is part of our Purina Operations Young Talent Program “GLOW” (Growing Leaders Operations Worldwide). This program offers a job rotation every 1-2 years for functional and then leadership development.
- Areas: NCE (Nestlé Continuous Excellence), Project Engineering, Method Maintenance, Production, PAT, Quality
- Mobility around Europe will be a strong advantage
WHAT WE OFFER
Nestlé Purina Europe is looking for its future leaders through the Young Talent Program a fast-paced, multicultural journey designed to empower high-potential individuals with hands-on experience, deep exposure across the business, and the opportunity to grow into impactful roles within our organization
Throughout the program, you will evolve in a dynamic and team spirited environment. A mentor will follow you and support your progression. You will also benefit from a range of trainings, which will allow you to develop deep knowledge in the business, acquire coaching competencies, project management skills, and much more.
And you will be part of a group of talents into the Operations Zone Europe that will allow you to build your network.
To be mobile is an advantage, as you will be assigned to different positions that will be offered to you according to your background, after the selection process. If you have a Technical background (Continuous Improvement, Project Management or Total Productive Maintenance) and you are willing to develop your leadership competencies (managing changes through others and inspiring the team), apply and join our program.
A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A PRODUCTION & METHOD ENGINEER ROLE:
Champion of Safety and Compliance
Each day begins with a strong focus on safety, hygiene, and environmental compliance. The Method & Production Engineer ensures that all site-wide and workstation-specific safety protocols are followed, including the use of personal protective equipment (PPE), lockout/tagout procedures, and hygiene standards to guarantee food quality and safety.-
Driving Operational Excellence
The engineer is responsible for achieving production targets related to safety, quality, hygiene, environment, quantity, and deadlines. This includes monitoring asset intensity and productivity metrics such as man-hours per ton and daily tonnage, while ensuring adherence to TPM (Total Productive Maintenance) milestones. -
TPM Deployment and Operator Autonomy
A key part of the role involves deploying TPM tools and fostering operator autonomy in using them. The engineer builds and maintains the TPM roadmap, ensuring it is followed and updated regularly, and supports operators in mastering these tools to drive continuous improvement. -
Continuous Improvement and Problem Solving
The Method & Production Engineer co-leads the continuous improvement roadmap, aligning factory goals with local pillar and committee objectives. They apply structured problem-solving methodologies (e.g., DMAIC, Six Sigma) and lead improvement projects in quality, hygiene, and process efficiency. -
Operational Leadership and Coaching
Daily responsibilities include leading and coaching operational meetings, ensuring data accuracy, and tracking performance indicators. The engineer also acts as a backup to the area manager, reinforcing leadership presence and decision-making on the floor. -
Expertise and Collaboration
With a background in food or technical engineering and experience in team management, the engineer brings expertise in TPM, coaching, auditing, and change management. Proficiency in tools like SAP and Microsoft Office, along with strong interpersonal and leadership skills, supports effective collaboration across teams and functions.
WHAT WILL MAKE YOU SUCCESSFUL
- You have prior career experience in Operations (2-3 years ideally).
- You demonstrate flexibility and willingness to learn.
- You have excellent communication skills and you are able to work in a multicultural and fast-paced environment.
- You are willing to interact with people at all levels in the organization, from the shopfloor to European Management team.
- Your team spirit, international mobility and open-mindedness will be highly appreciated!
- Your English is fluent, plus one other European language preferable.
YOUR RECRUITMENT PROCESS
After applying, if your application is selected, we will contact you to offer:
- an interview with Audrey from the recruitment department
- if your application is successful, an interview with your future manager
- a second round of interview with the Program Sponsor and with HR
- A personality questionnaire and/or a scenario will be offered to you.
Is that all you? We are made to get along!
Interested in this offer and our career prospects? So let's take action! Apply now, for today and tomorrow.
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