Location: On-site at our New Century, Kansas Plant
In your first year, you will deliver capital expenditure projects worth between €5 million and €20 million, ensuring they are completed on time, in full, and within budget. This role is critical to driving transformation and continuous improvement at our New Century manufacturing plant. By leading engineering projects that enhance manufacturing efficiency, decarbonization, and business continuity, you directly impact the quality and reliability of the food we help bring to tables. Your work enables stronger operations and supports our commitment to better food through innovation and operational excellence.
You will own the delivery of capital projects that directly improve plant efficiency and operational excellence. Your data-driven approach will ensure 100% of projects meet cost, schedule, and quality targets, supporting continuous improvement and value creation. Your leadership will enable the plant to meet its production goals while advancing decarbonization and innovation efforts.
This role reports to the Global Engineering Director and works within the Global Engineering Team, partnering with Manufacturing, Supply Chain, R&D, Finance, and Procurement. You will foster collaboration across multiple functions and regions, ensuring projects are executed responsibly and sustainably. Your decisions will balance short-term delivery with long-term impact, supporting a culture of accountability and care for our people and communities.
You bring a genuine passion for food manufacturing and engineering innovation. Your curiosity about process technologies, food safety, and sustainability drives you to raise the bar in every project. You understand how engineering improvements translate into better food quality, nutrition, and reliability for consumers worldwide.
You have a strong engineering background, ideally in chemical, mechanical, or electrical disciplines, with experience in food and beverage manufacturing. You demonstrate excellent project management skills and a deep understanding of food safety and good manufacturing practices. You work confidently both independently and collaboratively, influencing diverse teams across cultures. You thrive managing multiple complex projects, adapting to changing priorities, and delivering results under pressure.
You are genuinely interested in food culture and curious about how consumer behaviour and future food trends shape innovation. You understand that strong brands are built by anticipating what’s next in taste, nutrition and functionality, and by translating insight into meaningful consumer experiences.
This role typically leads to senior leadership positions within global engineering or operations management. Over time, you could shape broader capital investment strategies and influence manufacturing excellence across multiple sites, expanding your impact on Flora Food Group’s growth and innovation.
If this opportunity sounds exciting, we'd love to hear from you.
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