As a Lead Engineer, RM Grading & Storage Facility you will be responsible for overseeing the design, construction, integration, and startup of a state-of-the-art potato receiving, grading and Dynamic Storage plant as part of a large greenfield project. Join this exciting assignment for our Greenfield Project in Germany for a permanent contract. A relocation bonus is offered if a move is necessary.
Project Management:
Collaborate with subject matter experts and stakeholders to meet project deliverables.
Coordinate with global teams to drive and track innovation progress, organize pilot testing, and ensure technology readiness to meet project timelines.
Maintain responsibility for quality, cost, and schedule of the grading station portion of the greenfield project.
Logistics Project Lead:
Warehouse Project Lead:
Digital Technology & Artificial Intelligence Implementation & Project Lead:
Evaluate, deploy, and maintain machine learning models for automated defect detection, grading accuracy, and predictive maintenance.
Liaise with IT and data science teams to pilot new technologies, ensuring seamless integration with existing systems.
Project Team Leadership & Training:
In partnership with digital manufacturing, lead and develop teams, focusing on upskilling teams in the use of digital tools, data systems, and AI-based platforms.
Quality Assurance & Compliance requirement implementation Lead :
Monitor product quality using data-driven dashboards and automated alerts powered by artificial intelligence.
Ensure compliance with digital data governance, cybersecurity, and industry regulations.
Analyze operational data to identify efficiencies using advanced analytics and AI insights.
Lead continuous improvement initiatives in automation, digital workflow, and lean management.
Coordinate maintenance requirements in collaboration with IT and engineering teams.
Operations Management Support
Provide support in overseeing day-to-day grading station operations, ensuring compliance with quality standards and engineering parameters.
Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, logistics, or a related technical field.
Direct experience in managing large capital projects, ideally with budgets exceeding €100 million.
Strong project experience in designing and maintaining complex logistics systems is considered a significant advantage.
Fluency in German and English; knowledge of French or Dutch is a plus.
Experienced in team management, training, risk assessment, hazard control, and incident investigation.
Deep understanding of regulatory compliance, digital governance, and ethical standards.
Benefits
Opportunity to be a part of a global iconic brand, fun and high performing team
Opportunity to be a part of 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 benefit (Health and Pension insurance)
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