31 Mar 2026

Global Engineering Senior Manager – Packaging & Automation Technology

Kraft Heinz

Amsterdam

31 Mar 2026

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Global Engineering Senior Manager – Packaging & Automation Technology role at Kraft Heinz in Amsterdam. Responsible for leading global packaging and automation technology standards, innovation programs, and driving savings through automation. Requires deep knowledge of packaging machinery, project management, and experience in global technology adoption.

On-siteFull-timeSeniorPackaging MachineryAutomation Technologies

Global Engineering Senior Manager – Packaging & Automation Technology

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On-siteFull-timeSeniorPackaging Machinery

Salary

Not specified

Work Location

Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands, NL

Work Model

On-site

Employment Type

Full-time

Experience Level

Senior Manager

Core Qualifications

Technical (Must-have)

packaging machineryautomation technologiesmouldingfillinglabelingcartoningcase packingpalletizingAI-driven controlsAMRs/AGVs

Soft Skills

strategic thinkingsystems thinkinginfluence without authoritycommunication skillscollaboration

Key Responsibilities

•Direct and manage the development and control of the production plan by adapting it to the sales volume, distribution, and capacity of production.
•Propose inventory levels of materials and finished products in order to meet sales demands and production capacity.
•Serve as the global technical subject matter expert for packaging systems, machinery & automation technologies.
•Define global standards, lead innovation programs, and enable breakthrough improvements in packaging operations.
•Drive the global savings agenda through the Global Automation Programme.
•Own and drive implementation of global packaging equipment standards, design criteria, and material–equipment compatibility guidelines.
•Lead global capability building for packaging systems across rigid & flexible formats across a variety of materials.
•Evaluate new packaging technologies, materials, and machinery platforms for global adoption.
•Own global automation standards and drive the adoption of next‑generation automation technologies.
•Define standard line layouts and ensure consistent deployment across Zones.
•Conduct value‑stream mapping to identify bottlenecks and automation opportunities.
•Oversee global packaging machinery OEM partnerships and along with Procurement negotiate standard platforms.
•Evaluate and qualify suppliers via structured technical assessment.
•Co-develop automation and packaging innovations with OEMs.
•Support Global Procurement to drive supplier segmentation and establish best-in-class, cost-accretive technologies.
•Define the Packaging & Automation capital investment pipeline.
•Guide long-term equipment strategy to deliver a sustainable, resilient and future-ready manufacturing base.

EngineeringPackagingAutomationFood and Beverage ServicesSenior ManagerGlobalProject ManagementTechnology LeadershipManufacturingAmsterdam

Key Responsibilities

•Direct and manage the development and control of the production plan by adapting it to the sales volume, distribution, and capacity of production.

•Propose inventory levels of materials and finished products in order to meet sales demands and production capacity.

•Serve as the global technical subject matter expert for packaging systems, machinery & automation technologies.

•Define global standards, lead innovation programs, and enable breakthrough improvements in packaging operations.

•Drive the global savings agenda through the Global Automation Programme.

•Own and drive implementation of global packaging equipment standards, design criteria, and material–equipment compatibility guidelines.

•Lead global capability building for packaging systems across rigid & flexible formats across a variety of materials.

•Evaluate new packaging technologies, materials, and machinery platforms for global adoption.

•Own global automation standards and drive the adoption of next‑generation automation technologies.

•Define standard line layouts and ensure consistent deployment across Zones.

•Conduct value‑stream mapping to identify bottlenecks and automation opportunities.

•Oversee global packaging machinery OEM partnerships and along with Procurement negotiate standard platforms.

•Evaluate and qualify suppliers via structured technical assessment.

•Co-develop automation and packaging innovations with OEMs.

•Support Global Procurement to drive supplier segmentation and establish best-in-class, cost-accretive technologies.

•Define the Packaging & Automation capital investment pipeline.

•Guide long-term equipment strategy to deliver a sustainable, resilient and future-ready manufacturing base.