Senior Manager Digital Manufacturing Europe

Job Description
About the position
The Digital Manufacturing Execution Lead drives the implementation of digital manufacturing initiatives across regional factories, aligning with global strategies to enhance efficiency and innovation. They manage end-to-end project execution, foster stakeholder engagement, and support change management to ensure successful adoption. Using data-driven insights, they identify opportunities for continuous improvement and operational excellence.
In brief, you are responsible for:

• Lead the execution of digital manufacturing initiatives within factories across Europe, ensuring alignment with global strategy and local objectives.
• Collaborate with factory leadership and operations teams to assess current digital capabilities and identify improvement opportunities.
• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of digital implementations, providing recommendations for continuous improvement.
• Develop and execute tailored change management plans to ensure smooth adoption of digital solutions.
• Conduct workshops and training sessions to enhance digital literacy among factory teams.
• Act as a liaison between regional and global digital manufacturing teams, sharing insights and aligning priorities.
• Build trust and foster collaboration with factory leadership to promote a digital-first mindset.
• Manage the full lifecycle of digital projects, including planning, execution, monitoring, and closure.
• Ensure project timelines, budgets, and deliverables are met while maintaining high-quality outcomes.
• Identifying potential issues that may arise during the implementation process and developing contingency plans to address issues before they become problems.

Qualifications
Please kindly note that you need to have an EU Working Permit (Orientation Year Visa not included) in order to proceed for this position.

• Relevant degree
• At least 8 years of work experience, where you developed relevant skills to be successful in the role
• Industry Experience preferred
• Fluent in English

Professional Attributes

• Communication Skills - People are easily be exposed to senior management, no matter their level. Therefore, it's important to have excellent interpersonal skills, to take care of all kinds of different collaborators.
• Ability to Simplify - We like to keep it simple. And to implement fast. Your simplification skills will be highly appreciated, when providing simple solutions dealing with sophisticated challenges.
• Result driven - You don't only focus on your own results, but always do what's best for the company.
• Project management skills - Time management has no secrets for you. You're organized, structured and always have an overview of all the deliverables. You know how to bring multiple projects to a successful ending within the given timeframe.
• Empathy - listening to the customer - You're known for your emotional intelligence. You listen more and talk less, and therefore truly understand your customer. With that demeanor you build commercial chances to optimize the customer experience.

What we offer you

• An ambitious employer; we only want the best for you.
• A fast career track like only few other companies can match.
• A competitive salary and excellent bonus structure (above market); at KraftHeinz we strongly believe and live by ownership and meritocracy.
• A hybrid working model; because we believe the future of work is based on a building modern, adaptable, and agile workplace culture. 3 days from our office in Amsterdam and 2 days from home with additional 20 days per year to work from anywhere you want!
• Additional benefits such as Commuting Allowance, Hybrid Work Allowance & Reimbursements, Bicycle & Gym Discount Plan, Employee Assistance Program and Supplemental Health Insurance.
• A wide range of discounts with KraftHeinz's partnerships on fashion, electronics, travels and many more!
• Last and not least; there are always room for new insights: If you have an idea, please let us know, and we can set it in action!

Our Hiring Process
After the application and CV screening, you are invited to complete our Cognitive Assessment and will have an introductory telephone call with the Talent Acquisition Team. If positive, you will interview with:
1. Hiring Manager and HR Business Partner
2. Cross-functional Interviewer
3. All positive? Job offer!
Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer that prohibits discrimination or harassment of any type. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Location(s)
Amsterdam
Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Underrepresented Ethnic Minority Groups/Women/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity and other protected classes.