Global Automation Engineering Manager

at  Flora Food Group

ABOUT FLORA FOOD GROUP

We offer consumers a compelling choice in four growing categories: butters and spreads, creams, liquids and cheeses. We hold leadership positions in many of the 100 countries we operate in, with iconic brands including Flora, Becel+ProActiv, Blue Band, Country Crock, I Can’t Believe It’s Not Butter, Rama, and Violife, together with our local brands and Professional business.
Global branded food champion Flora Food Group, offers the next generation of delicious, natural, nutritious food. Our products are more affordable and more sustainable than their dairy equivalents.
Location: Wageningen, Netherlands

You are a highly experienced professional with a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation Engineering, or a related field, bringing over 10 years of expertise in leading global automation engineering projects, particularly within the food and beverage industry. You possess deep subject matter expertise in Siemens and Allen Bradley control systems, SCADA environments, and have hands-on experience with other leading automation OEMs like Schneider, Danfoss, and GE. Your proficiency extends to factory automation systems, digital OT, MES, and cybersecurity, coupled with a proven track record of delivering complex projects on time and within budget across diverse regions. While familiarity with food process technology is an advantage, your exceptional leadership and communication skills enable you to collaborate effectively with global teams. You thrive in fast-paced, ever-changing work environments, demonstrating a fearless approach to asking questions and solving problems creatively. Additionally, you are adaptable and willing to travel for project deployments and monitoring.