Senior Director leading process engineering and automation for CHEP in Europe. Driving transition to automated systems, enhancing operational performance, and leading cross-functional initiatives.
Responsibilities
Lead Process Engineering, Automation and Technical Systems across CHEP Europe, acting as the most senior technical leader in the region
Define and execute Europe’s automation and Plant of the Future roadmap, translating strategy into a deliverable portfolio of programmes
Own the end-to-end delivery of capital and automation projects, from business cases through installation, start up and handover
Drive equipment reliability, MTBF and maintenance effectiveness, embedding standard practices and performance metrics across the network
Champion a Zero Harm culture, ensuring all engineering and automation initiatives meet the highest safety and compliance standards
Build technical capability through upskilling, talent development and apprenticeship programmes
Partner closely with Supply Chain, Operations, Finance, IT, Quality and Health & Safety leaders to deliver productivity and cost out initiatives
Lead key relationships with automation suppliers and engineering service providers, while supporting global standardisation efforts
Requirements
Senior leadership experience in Process Engineering, Automation or Technical Operations in industrial, manufacturing or supply chain environments
Proven delivery of large scale automation and capital programmes across multi site networks
Strong background in reliability engineering and operational performance improvement
Experience influencing senior stakeholders in matrixed, international organisations
Commercial, pragmatic mindset with strong capital governance and financial discipline
Clear communicator, change-ready leader and visible champion of Zero Harm
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, Structural or related Engineering discipline
MBA or equivalent experience; Lean / Six Sigma certification desirable
English essential; additional European language desirable
Benefits
Certified Top 17 Global Employer
Competitive senior leadership reward package (base, bonus and long-term incentives)
Significant capital ownership and executive exposure
Strong focus on wellbeing, development and long-term career progression
The opportunity to leave a real engineering and automation legacy across CHEP Europe
Job title
Senior Director, Process Engineering, Automation – Technical Systems
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