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A part of Colgate-Palmolive since 1976, Hill's Pet Nutrition offers the highest-quality pet nutrition available through product lines Prescription Diet and Science Diet. Veterinarians worldwide recommend and feed their own pets Hill's products more than any other brand of pet food. Available in approximately 80 countries around the world, our extensive line of products includes more than 60 Prescription Diet brand pet foods and more than 50 Science Diet brand pet foods. We believe all animals should be loved and cared for during their lifetimes. That is why we are proud our pet foods can make a difference in your pet's life. A career at Hill’s Pet Nutrition or Colgate-Palmolive is an excellent opportunity if you seek a global experience, constant challenge, and development opportunities in an environment that respects work/life effectiveness.

Job Title: Project Engineer

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# 158166 - Castiglione delle Stiviere, Lombardia, Italy Who We Are
Colgate-Palmolive Company is a caring, innovative growth company that is reimagining a healthier future for all people, their pets and our planet. Focused on Oral Care, Personal Care, Home Care and Pet Nutrition, we sell our products in more than 200 countries and territories under brands such as Colgate, Palmolive, elmex, hello, meridol, Sorriso, Tom’s of Maine, EltaMD, Filorga, Irish Spring, PCA SKIN, Protex, Sanex, Softsoap, Speed Stick, Ajax, Axion, Fabuloso, Soupline and Suavitel, as well as Hill’s Pet Nutrition. We are recognized for our leadership and innovation in promoting sustainability and community wellbeing, including our achievements in decreasing plastic waste and promoting recyclability, saving water, conserving natural resources and improving children’s oral health. If you want to work for a company that lives by their values, then give your career a reason to smile and join our global team!

Job Summary:

Are you a skilled engineer with a passion for innovation and excellence? As a Project Engineer at Hill's Pet Nutrition, you will play a crucial role in planning, developing, and implementing improvements in our production processes and working methods. You will manage multiple projects of varying scopes and timelines, ensuring optimal asset utilization, operating efficiency, and safety. Additionally, you will drive ideation, evaluation, prioritization, and implementation of Capital Expenditure (CEB) and Continuous Improvement (CI) projects.

Key Responsibilities:

• Project Management: Lead the execution of major capital investment projects from conceptual engineering to final completion, applying Project Management techniques.
• Budget Management: Develop and implement project Capital Expenditure Budgets, providing return on investment, savings, and investment analysis.
• Technical Oversight: Manage all technical and administrative aspects of investment projects, including Manufacturing Work Orders, project cost monitoring, and adherence to budgets and timelines.
• Vendor Coordination: Develop technical scopes and prepare bid packages for potential vendors, overseeing site preparation, equipment installation, control systems, and associated utilities.
• Training and Support: Oversee startup and training of key personnel for new projects, perform follow-ups, and take corrective actions as needed.
• Process Improvement: Identify and specify process or packaging equipment, develop technical specifications and layouts, define electrical and controls requirements, and compile project documentation.
• Knowledge Transfer: Effectively communicate and transfer skills and knowledge through developing project specific validation documentation, electronic bundle books Continuous Improvement Reviews (CIRs), and training.
• Operational Excellence: Establish and leverage structured systems and processes to drive improvements in the plant’s Operational Excellence performance.

Qualifications:

• Educational Background: Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or similar is required; a Master degree is a plus.
• Experience: Minimum of 5 years of experience in project management/engineering, preferably in the food industry.
• Skills: Knowledge and experience in leading and deploying CEB projects to improve plant Operational Excellence performance. Trained and experienced in using Continuous Improvement tools. Experienced in Safety management
• Languages: Fluent in Italian and English.

What We Offer:

• Competitive Salary: Attractive compensation package with performance-based incentives.
• Professional Growth: Opportunities for continuous learning and career advancement within a global organization.
• Innovative Environment: Work in a cutting-edge facility with the latest technology and equipment.
• Supportive Culture : Join a team that values collaboration, diversity, and a shared passion for pets.

Our Commitment to Sustainability
With the Colgate brand in more homes than any other, we are presented with great opportunities and new challenges as we work to integrate sustainability into all aspects of our business and create positive social impact. We are determined to position ourselves for further growth as we act on our 2025 Sustainability & Social Impact Strategy. Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Achieving our purpose starts with our people — ensuring our workforce represents the people and communities we serve —and creating an environment where our people feel they belong; where we can be our authentic selves, feel treated with respect and have the support of leadership to impact the business in a meaningful way. Equal Opportunity Employer
Colgate is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, marital status, veteran status (United States positions), or any other characteristic protected by law. Reasonable accommodation during the application process is available for persons with disabilities. Please contact [email protected] with the subject "Accommodation Request" should you require accommodation. #LI-On-site

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