Process Lead

Position Title: Process Lead
Requisition ID: 34090
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We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Process Design Lead M/F/X for our Greenfield Project in Germany. You will be responsible to the project lead for all aspects of the project within limits assigned by the project lead, ensuring adherence to McCain standards and successful project execution.
This is a remote role for the first months (until beginning of July 2025), where you will be working from home. Afterwards, you will work with the project team on-site. You will report to the Engineering Lead. Join this exciting assignment for a permanent contract. A relocation bonus is offered if a move is necessary.
If you are a proactive and detail-oriented professional with a strong engineering background and excellent project management skills, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. Join us in leading the process design for our Greenfield Project and contribute to our continued success.
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, 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 will include setting expectations, reviewing progress, and assigning additional resources as required.

• You ensure with the project lead, the design review coordination and participation.

• You lead McCain representation for the 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 for the role.
• 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 responding with professionalism in both verbal and written form, with all levels of internal stakeholders.
• Ability to influence others towards a common goal, active listening, and managing upwards.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in German and English.

Benefits of the role.

• 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)
• Friendly atmosphere.

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Job Family: Engineering & Technical
Division: Continental Europe
Department: Engineering Project October MEHRUM
Location(s): DE - Germany : Lower Saxony : Hannover || DE - Germany : Hesse : Eschborn || DE - Germany : Lower Saxony : Mehrum || DE - Germany : Other : Reference job description
Company: McCain GMBH