Regional Process Engineering Manager

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We specialize in middle and senior management recruitment in various sectors and countless job functions.

We are looking for a

Regional Process Engineering Manager

for our client. Our client is a leading multinational FMCG company.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering; knowledge of hotmelt and water-based adhesives is a plus,
• 10–15 years of chemical manufacturing preferred, ideally across multiple sites and countries, with regular remote and cross-functional collaboration,
• Demonstrated track record in leading multiple process engineering initiatives, designing and/ or transforming process as a project Process Engineering Lead,
• Demonstrated expertise in process optimization using simulation and Lean tools, including structured problem-solving methodologies,
• Experience in process safety methodologies including HAZOP, FMEA, LOPA, SIL, and PSSRs,
• Proven ability to work as an individual contributor with high autonomy, owning priorities and deliverables,
• Strong influencing and collaboration skills across all organizational levels—from shop floor teams to senior executives,
• Passion for coaching and developing others, with a hands-on approach to technical mentorship,
• Fluent in English is a must, with experience communicating across multiple countries,
• Willingness to travel up to 50%, primarily across the IMEA region (Saudi Arabia, India), with occasional global travel.

Job Description

• Process Optimization \& Continuous Improvement: Lead and execute process improvement initiatives across regional manufacturing sites, focusing on safety, productivity, quality, and sustainability,
• Strategic Process Design \& Capital Project Leadership: Own the process design scope within strategic project teams—covering localization, brownfield/greenfield expansions, and new line installations. Co-lead equipment selection to ensure optimal performance, safety, and scalability,
• Process Safety Leadership: Champion process safety by leading and coaching risk assessments including PRAs, HAZOPs, FMEAs, PSSRs, and more. Role model best practices and build site capabilities,
• Automation \& Digital Solutions: Apply automation technologies to solve business challenges related to safety, quality, performance, and cost. Drive implementation of smart solutions that enhance operational efficiency,
• Technical Coaching \& Mentorship: Act as a subject matter expert to coach and mentor site Process Engineers, fostering technical growth and knowledge transfer,
• Technology Roadmap: Develop and drive the technology roadmap for your assigned technologies in alignment with regional and global standards,
• Cross-Functional Collaboration \& Influence: Collaborate across diverse functions such as Lean, SHE, Engineering, R\&D, and global PE to align priorities and deliver results. Influence without authority is key.