Vacature Project Manager Industrial Automation

Project Manager Industrial Automation in Zoetermeer

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Project Manager Industrial Automation

  • Posted: 11 Jun 2024
  • Operations
  • Zoetermeer
  • Netherlands
  • Hybrid

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Project Manager Industrial Automation(Zoetermeer - Fulltime)

Are you looking for an exciting role in an international Manufacturing FMCG environment? Do you want to work at our Nutricia Factory (500+ employees) where the brand started 125 years ago?

Then join us as a Project Manager Automation at Danone! You will be part of the Industrial Automation Team, within the Engineering and Transformation Department. This position reports directly to the Automation Manager and is based in the factory in Zoetermeer.


As a Project Manager Automation, you will initiate, lead, and participate in multi-disciplinary projects. You will be the central point of contact between different local departments such Production, Engineering, Maintenance and Digital Manufacturing and PCM-DQ&V. You get energy from sifting through project proposals, budget offers, and technical data sheets, as well as coordinating activities with your fellow automation experts, technicians from the shop floor, and external parties such as system integrators. You implement projects, from small modifications to large projects with completely new process parts in our factory, in a sustainable and well documented way.

In this pivotal position within Nutricia's Supply Point you will be responsible for:

  • being the expert and go-to person on the Liquid Processing DCS (ABB 800xa) and its infrastructure
  • automation resource coordination and planning for the Liquid Processing projects
  • defining key projects that contribute to the plant strategy and further strengthen plant continuity and system uptime
  • liasoning with stakeholders form other departments (such as DMA, Engineering, PCM-DQ&V, Production) for multidisciplinary projects with IA aspects
  • being first point of contact for project-related suppliers, contractors, and system integrators
  • ensuring adherence to both internal and external quality, safety, and process standards
  • compiling budget proposals based on negotiations with external project partners
  • reporting project progress to the Plant Leadership Team.

About you

We are looking for a passionate candidate who has extensive project management experience (PMP / V-model) in a production environment. You are no stranger to automation and engineering projects, and know what procedures to follow to deliver such projects within time, quality, and budget constraints. You have an affinity for process and information management. You can engage stakeholders from operators to plant management, and use your experience to steer processes, make recommendations, and escalate when needed.

In addition, you ideally bring:

  • 3 years of experience in working with operation technology systems in a Food, Pharma, or FMCG environment
  • A curious, problem-solving mindset with great attention to detail
  • Leadership, influencing and networking skills
  • Familiarity with process control systems and networking/communication protocols
  • Experience with contract management, RFQs, and budgeting
  • Extensive experience with project and validation methods such as FAT, SAT, and the associated documentation
  • Fluency in Dutch and English ( must have ).

About us

Working at Danone is a unique experience. It's fast-paced and complex and, at times, it can get a little challenging. But it's packed with opportunities to learn and grow working with some of the best-known brands in the world, like Evian, Alpro, Nutricia, Activia and Nutrilon. Bring your unique perspective, ambitions and entrepreneurial ideas to the table - the impact you could make might just surprise you. One Planet. One Health - BY YOU.
We're proud to be a B-Corp certified company. That means we meet the highest verified standards of social and environmental performance, transparency, and accountability in everything we do. We're committed to building a diverse and inclusive team. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we base our hiring decisions on merit, job requirements and business needs.**
* all applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status

We Offer
It's an exciting time to join Danone as a Project Manager Industrial Automation. You'll build meaningful relationships and networks working with large, dynamic brands. And the best part? You'll be supported to grow an impactful career that you can be proud of. Together, we'll build a healthier world.
All Danoners receive a complete package of benefits. This includes a competitive salary and yearly bonus, a premium free pension and great discounts on health insurance and Danone products. We understand the importance of flexibility and offer 30 days of annual leave (with the opportunity to purchase more).
It's simple - hit the "apply" button before the application deadline of 2 weeks. In order to comply with GDPR we can't process your personal data without your given consent, so please apply directly via this website. Good luck! We can't wait to meet you.
Need more information? Please contact me: Sigrid van der Poel-Kreike, Talent Acquisition Manager on



Functie:project manager industrial automation
Startdatum:11-06-2024
Ervaring:Ervaren
Educatielevel:HBO
Contracttype:Vast
Salaris:onbekend – onbekend
Uren per week:1 – 40

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