Process Lead (m, w, x)

Overview

Position Title: Process Lead
Location: Germany (Greenfield project) – remote for initial months; on-site thereafter
Requisition ID: 34090

McCain Foods is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Process Design Lead M/F/X for our Greenfield Project in Germany. You will report to the Engineering Lead and be responsible to the project lead for all aspects of the project within the limits assigned, ensuring adherence to McCain standards and successful project execution. This is a remote role for the first months (until early July 2025), after which you will work with the project team on-site. A relocation bonus is offered if a move is necessary. This assignment is for a permanent contract.

If you are proactive and detail-oriented with a strong engineering background and excellent project management skills, we encourage you to apply for this opportunity and contribute to leading the process design for our Greenfield Project.

What You’ll Be Doing

• You ensure all McCain standards are understood and followed by module owners, consultants, contractors, and OEMs.
• You utilize outside consultants and ensure that all designs meet applicable codes and standards.
• You ensure lessons learned are incorporated into project design.
• You interface with OEMs, project personnel, and consultants to ensure all process design parameters are met.
• You ensure module owners are properly supported throughout the design phases of the project, including the NOC and RFI processes during construction. This includes setting expectations, reviewing progress, and assigning additional resources as required.
• You ensure, with the project lead, design review coordination and participation.
• You lead McCain representation for clash detection meetings.
• You interface for the Project Lead.
• In conjunction with the project lead, you prioritize and schedule design efforts to meet both the design deliverables and the overall project timeline.

What You’ll Need To Be Successful

• Strong engineering and technical background.
• Good knowledge in potato processing and FMCG background would be an advantage.
• Strong project and change management skills, familiar with project management approaches and tools.
• Ability to negotiate between conflicting stakeholders and anticipate their needs.
• Strong organizational skills, ability to manage priorities, and handle multiple tasks with frequent, tight deadlines.
• Attention to detail with excellent judgment and ability to work with confidential documents and information.
• Ability to lead and work independently in a team environment with minimal supervision.
• Strong communication skills, capable of professional verbal and written responses with all levels of internal stakeholders.
• Ability to influence others toward a common goal, active listening, and managing upwards.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in German and English.

Benefits

• Opportunity to be part of a global iconic brand, with a fun and high-performing team.
• Opportunity to be part of a Greenfield Project in Germany.
• A varied and responsible job in an effective and international team with flat hierarchies.
• Competitive salary.
• A relocation bonus is offered if a move is necessary.
• Local benefits (Health and Pension insurance).
• Friendly atmosphere.

About McCain

McCain Foods is an equal opportunity employer. We strive to be the employer of choice in the diverse communities around the world in which we live and work. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

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