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Job Summary
Our mission within Processing Solutions & Equipment is to manage and deliver Commercial Capital Equipment projects on time, in full, within budget and with a quality level that meets or exceeds our customers’ expectations. We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Site Manager to join our Project Centre CE&D (Cheese, Evaporators and Dryers). The chosen candidate will work in this center, responsible for managing the integration of all site‑based activities during installations, leading a professional team, overseeing the entire installation process and ensuring project completion within time, budget and quality while maintaining strong customer relationships.
The position is based in Paris, France and requires extensive travel (up to 80%) across Europe to customer sites.
What You Will Do
* Provide site leadership to deliver project results with responsibility for site activities, including planning and follow‑up of daily activities at the installation site, working with a cross‑functional team of highly committed colleagues from Tetra Pak as well as customer and third‑party suppliers.
* Manage and take responsibility for occupational health and safety site activities covered by the scope of the project; mental well‑being, heavy lifting, working at height, hot works, etc.
* Communicate and coordinate site activities with internal and external stakeholders.
* Manage and monitor project plans on quality, time and cost for site activities.
* Support and review pre‑project activities from a site perspective during the sales phase.
* Drive improvement or development of processes and tools around site management.
* Coach and mentor future colleagues within site management.
We Believe You Have
* Appropriate educational background with a proven track record.
* More than 5 years of experience in leading installation activities with commissioning management experience being advantageous.
* Proven ability to interact and challenge the customer and/or their building contractor regarding building completion schedule and readiness.
* Leadership, communication, technical negotiation and change management skills.
* Excitement in navigating large installation projects on customer sites.
* Positive and strong leadership and organized way of working and delivering under time and pressure.
* Excellent communication skills to work cross‑functionally with people on all levels and cultures.
* Self‑driven, decisive, highly motivated and independent.
* Structured, proactive and well‑organized approach to project tasks.
* Ability to travel extensively within Europe (up to 80%) with extended stays.
* Full EU driving license required.
* Fluency in French required.
* Fluency in English required.
* Knowledge of additional languages is a plus.
* Project management certification is a plus.
We Offer You
* A variety of exciting challenges with ample opportunities for development and training in a truly global landscape.
* A culture that pioneers innovation where industry experts drive visible results.
* An equal opportunity employment experience that values diversity and inclusion.
* Market‑competitive compensation and benefits with flexible working arrangements.
Apply Now
If you are inspired to be part of our promise to protect what’s good—for food, people, and the planet—apply through our careers page at https://jobs.tetrapak.com/. This job posting expires on 20th October 2025.
Contact
Rita Necsei, phone +36 23 88 5380.
Diversity, equity, and inclusion is an everyday part of how we work. We give people a place to belong and support to thrive, an environment where everyone can be comfortable being themselves and has equal opportunities to grow and succeed. We embrace difference, celebrate people for who they are, and for the diversity they bring that helps us better understand and connect with our customers and communities worldwide.
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