Nestlé Purina PetCare - Project Engineer Packing (Greenfield Project) - Mantova

About the role

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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
• University Degree in Engineering

Manufacturing projects management (”making it happen”): 3-5 years experience in capital investment projects development and implementation in food industry

Fluency in English is required. Italian knowledge would be a plus.

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Industria Alimentare, Impiegato 1° Livello, Gross Annual Base Salary €57.500,00 + 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

Ensure implementation and start-up phases of capital investment projects on the manufacturing site, following the project brief, design specifications and Nestlé standards.

A day in the life of a Packing Engineer

• Take site constraints into account in the project definition and design
• Fulfill ""engineering"" project concept
• Organize project execution
• Mobilize resources (internal & external)
• Ensure the coordination with plant design
• Select and qualify contactors
• Coordinate contractors’ activities
• Ensure Nestlé standards are applied
• Help the Vertical Project Manager to review the Vertical Project brief
• Promote development of environment-friendly and sustainable solutions.

What will make you successful?

• Determination of methods to minimize the likelihood of injuries or damages to people and/or equipment (HSE)
• Factory operations experience.

What we offer?

At Nestlé we believe that success is driven by people. That’s why we offer a well-rounded benefits package designed to support well-being, growth, and quality of life:

• Work-life balance – flexible working arrangements and hybrid options
• Continuous learning – access to training, certifications, and development programs
• Health & well-being – private health insurance and wellness initiatives
• Corporate welfare – flexible benefits platform
• Career growth – internal mobility and development opportunities
• Inclusive culture – collaborative and people-first environment.

What does it mean working at Purina?

• At Purina, we’ve worked hard to create a high-performing and caring environment where everyone belongs, and where everyone can push themselves.
• When you join our mission to create richer lives for pets, the people who love them and the planet we share, you’ll find lots of opportunities to develop your skills, knowledge and expertise, both at Purina and across the wider Nestlé community.

You’ll become part of a passionate and successful international team who, as industry pioneers and leaders in their field, are continually striving for better, who feel safe and supported to challenge, to experiment, to drive change and to be their true selves at work.

• We’re committed to ensuring the whole team can experience the power of Purina, pushing their limits and realising their full potential.
• That’s the Power of Purina.

Are you ready to discover what’s possible?

• Purina is part of Nestlé Group.
• Kindly submit your CV in English to be considered for this position.