Join the Founding Team of Our New Factory
Purpose of the Role
As a Production & HSE Engineer, you will play a key role in the construction, start-up, and operational ramp-up of our new factory. Following to successful ramp-up phase, you will take ownership of continuous improvement initiatives, process optimization, equipment reliability and long term sustainability of HSE and operational standards. From early equipment installation phases through full-scale production, you will ensure robust process design, production efficiency, and a strong HSE culture.
You will take ownership of production process optimization, mechanical systems and health & safety responsibilities, contributing directly to safe, efficient, and sustainable manufacturing operations.
Key Responsibilities
Process & Production Engineering
- Design, develop, configure, and optimize production processes from installation through start-up and certification.
- Support the selection, installation, and commissioning of machinery and production equipment, with a strong focus on mechanical systems.
- Monitor and continuously improve production performance, efficiency, and output quality.
- Own and monitor key production KPIs (OEE, yield, scrap rate, downtime) and drive corrective and preventive actions.
- Provide day-to-day process optimization support to production teams.
Troubleshooting & Operational Support
- Assist production teams in troubleshooting process and equipment-related issues.
- Perform root cause analysis for recurring production or equipment failures and implement preventive solutions.
- Monitor equipment performance through testing and process data analysis to ensure stable and reliable operations.
Projects & Start-up Activities
- Actively participate in new factory equipment installation, commissioning, and start-up activities.
- Contribute to or lead selected process improvement initiatives executed as CAPEX projects.
- Prepare and maintain process documentation, operating instructions, and technical guidelines.
Continuous Improvement
- Identify and implement improvements to production systems, workflows and practices to increase efficiency, quality, and sustainability.
- Develop and apply best practices to improve production rates, reduce waste and optimize cost of ownership.
Health, Safety & Environment (HSE)
- Provide leadership and accountability for take responsibility for HSE activities once the factory is operational, ensuring compliance with internal and external regulations.
- Perform risk assessments covering safety, environment, health, food safety, and HSE standards.
- Promote a strong safety culture, identify unsafe conditions, and take immediate action where required.
- Valid B Class OHS Certificate is strongly preferred.
Technical Leadership & Collaboration
- Work closely with Operations, Maintenance, and Technical teams to ensure an integrated approach to production and asset management.
- Act as a technical advisor on production processes and contribute to Nutreco technical standards.
- Stay up to date with developments in production engineering and HSE best practices.
- Support preventive maintenance, autonomous maintenance and reliability improvements initiatives to reduce unplanned downtime.
- Develop and standardize SOP’s, OPL and provide technical guidenca to production teams (Standardization & Operator Capability)
Who We Are Looking For
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering. Industrial Engineering, Mechantronic Engineering, Electronic Engineering.
- 2–4 years of experience in production, process engineering, or manufacturing environments.
- Solid knowledge of machinery, production equipment, and construction mechanics.
- Hands-on experience in production environments; start-up or greenfield factory experience is a strong plus.
- Willingness to travel, especially during equipment manufacturing and installation phases.
- Strong understanding of process engineering, equipment performance, and continuous improvement methodologies.
- Good command of English, both written and spoken.
- Strong ownership mindset, analytical skills, and the ability to balance production efficiency with safety excellence.
Our Organisation
Trouw Nutrition is the global leader in innovative feed specialties, premixes and nutritional services for the animal nutrition industry. Trouw Nutrition provides species-specific nutritional solutions consisting of feed concepts, products and nutritional know-how. The unique combination of products, models and services Trouw Nutrition offers, boosts productivity and supports animal health through all life stages, contributing to our customers' peace of mind. Trouw Nutrition's nutrition solutions have met the need of farmers and home-mixers, feed producers, integrators and distributors. Trouw Nutrition has locations in 25 countries and around 5000 employees. Our mission is Feeding the Future
Equal Opportunity Employer
Trouw Nutrition is an equal opportunity employer; applicants are considered for all roles without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, citizenship status, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, marital, parental, military status or any other status protected by applicable local law. Please advise us at any point during the recruitment and selection process if you require accommodation. Trouw Nutrition is committed to compliance with all applicable legislation, including providing accommodation for applicants with disabilities.
