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Alcott Global is retained by an international consumer goods company to search for a Global Head of Engineering based in Germany.
The Global Head of Engineering leads the worldwide capital-investment agenda for all factories, ensuring every innovation, expansion, upgrade, and greenfield build delivers best-in-class productivity, sustainability, and return on invested capital. You will own the full CapEx life-cycle from early business case to start-up, acting as the single point of accountability for a multi-million-dollar portfolio of projects across our global FMCG network.
Key Responsibilities:
* Develop and execute a global factory investment strategy aligned with long-term business, innovation, and sustainability goals
* Build and manage a 3–5 year capital expenditure (CapEx) roadmap for factory expansions, upgrades, and greenfield developments
* Oversee the full project lifecycle of major investments, from feasibility through to commissioning and performance tracking
* Lead the implementation of new processing, packaging, and manufacturing technologies across global facilities
* Ensure all investments contribute to sustainability goals, including energy efficiency, carbon reduction, waste minimization, and water stewardship
* Partner with regional and site leadership to prioritize and deliver CapEx projects that enhance capacity, resilience, and flexibility
* Monitor project performance, ensuring delivery on time, within budget, and according to agreed KPIs (IRR, ROI, payback, etc.)
* Establish and enforce global standards for engineering, project governance, and safety compliance
* Manage relationships and contracts with engineering firms, equipment suppliers, and construction partners
* Champion innovation and continuous improvement in factory design and project delivery processes
* Lead and develop a high-performing, cross-regional team of project managers, engineers, and investment planners
* Report regularly to senior leadership and the board on capital investment progress and outcomes
Qualifications:
* Bachelor’s or Master’s in Engineering (Mechanical, Chemical, Industrial) or related field; MBA desirable.
* 15 + years in multi-site manufacturing or engineering within FMCG/CPG; minimum 5 years at regional or global leadership level.
* Proven track record of delivering large-scale capital programmes (> US$ 100 m per year) across multiple countries.
* Deep knowledge of lean manufacturing, utilities, automation, and digital plant technologies.
* Demonstrated expertise in embedding sustainability targets into CapEx master plans
* Professional certifications such as PMP, PRINCE2 or IPMA are advantageous.
* Strategic & commercial acumen
* Influencing & stakeholder management across the C-suite and site level
* Cross-cultural leadership & team development
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Director
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Industries
Business Consulting and Services and Consumer Services
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