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Join us and celebrate the beauty of human experience. Create for happier, healthier lives, with love for nature. Together, with kindness and humility, we deliver food innovations, craft inspired fragrances and develop beauty and wellbeing solutions that make people look and feel good. There’s much to learn and many to learn from, with more than 16,000 employees around the world to explore ideas and ambitions with. Dive into varied, flexible, and stimulating environments. Meet empowered professionals to partner with, befriend, and stretch your skills alongside. Every day, your energy, your creativity, and your determination will shape our future, making a positive difference on billions of people. Every essence of you enriches our world. We are Givaudan. Human by nature. Site Engineering Manager - Your future position? As the Site Engineering Manager , you will lead the Engineering and Maintenance function for the Pune plant, ensuring optimal plant availability and reliability. You will play a critical role in fostering a culture of excellence, building capabilities, and driving continuous improvement, with a strong focus on the development of our people. You will be based in Ranjangaon, Pune and will report to the Head of Operations SAMEA. Sounds interesting? In this exciting role you also will be responsible in: Strategic Planning & Execution Align engineering and maintenance objectives with site business goals and global strategies. Lead the development and implementation of site master plans, including CAPEX and reliability initiatives. Engineering & Maintenance Excellence Ensure top-tier maintenance and engineering services through continuous improvement and the adoption of global best practices. Oversee routine maintenance and local CAPEX projects with a strong emphasis on safety, efficiency, and sustainability. Drive compliance with internal and external standards, particularly in EHS and regulatory frameworks. People Development & Leadership Actively mentor and coach team members, facilitating career development and upskilling across functions. Cultivate a high-performance culture centered on team learning, collaboration, and personal growth. Collaborate with HR and Operations to develop a robust internal talent pipeline and succession plans. Foster a safe, inclusive, and engaging work environment that promotes cross-functional development opportunities. Collaboration & Stakeholder Management Serve as a key liaison between global/regional engineering teams and site-level operations. Ensure effective coordination with cross-functional teams and external vendors to achieve seamless project execution. You? Are you someone who wants to grow and shape your own world? Who needs a new challenge and bring excellent contribution to the company? Then come and join us - and impact your world. Your professional profile includes: University degree in Engineering, with an additional post-graduate degree such as MBA. 15+ years in manufacturing or plant operations, including strategic and hands-on engineering/maintenance experience. Minimum 3–5 years of people management with a proven track record in talent development. Plant Engineering/Maintenance certification would be advantageous. Experience in multicultural and matrixed organizational environments. Strong knowledge of TPM, Lean, Six Sigma, and project management tools. Proven capability in continuous improvement methodologies. Familiarity with CAPEX/OPEX management, SAP, and EHS regulatory compliance. Expertise in stakeholder management and good communication skills, with the ability to effectively convey messages across various levels of the organization. Ability to design and implement technical training programs and multi-skilling initiatives. Encourage idea-sharing, innovation, and knowledge transfer across teams. Champion a learning organization mindset to future-proof skills and capabilities. Able to travel Our Benefits Attractive package with benefits Excellent opportunities for progressive learning and development A creative team environment that will inspire you Comprehensive healthcare and retirement plan At Givaudan, you contribute to delightful taste and scent experiences that touch people’s lives. You work within an inspiring teamwork culture – where you can thrive, collaborate and learn from other talented and passionate people across disciplines, regions and divisions. Every essence of you enriches our world. Diversity drives innovation and creates closer connections with our employees, customers and partners. Givaudan embraces diversity and is committed to building an inclusive environment where everyone impacts our world. Show more Show less
