Overview

In this role you will lead packaging automation engineering and design for PepsiCo’s Foods network in EMEA, guiding capital projects from greenfield to debottlenecking. You’ll drive CoE standards, supervise design and scoping, and partner with manufacturing, commercialization, and JV partners to deliver efficient, scalable packaging solutions. The role combines strategic thinking with hands-on engineering leadership to unlock productivity and sustainable improvements at scale. You’ll operate across multiple plants and travel internationally to meet business needs.

Responsabilidades

- Lead design and scoping of major Foods capital projects across ~75 plants and multiple operating units
- Provide engineering design expertise and ensure adherence to PepsiCo standards
- Support execution teams to deliver strategic projects and optimize packaging operations
- Collaborate with Co-Manufacturers and Joint Ventures on project design and implementation
- Liaise with commercialization on new go-to-market initiatives (e.g., canister and e-commerce)

Requisitos principales





- Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical discipline
- Minimum 5 years in product/process development and programme/project management in FMCG
- Deep knowledge of packaging technologies
- Strong understanding of process flow and end-of-line technologies
- Business acumen across the broader business environment
- Excellent interpersonal, presentation, and communication skills
- Analytical ability to interpret complex data and convey it clearly to non-technical audiences
- Cultural sensitivity and flexibility for international work
- Self-starter and able to manage uncertainty and complexity
- LEAN knowledge advantageous
- International travel ~30-60%
- desired_soft_skills([

- Interpersonal and communication skills
- Influence at senior levels
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Packaging technologies
- Process engineering knowledge
- Project management methodologies

📌 Packaging Automation Manager - EMEA Engineering Design - Pepsico (Vitoria-Gasteiz)
🏢 PepsiCo
📍 Vitoria-Gasteiz