Process Engineer

Join to apply for the Process Engineer role at Barilla Group . About Barilla At Barilla, we believe that every great journey begins with passion and a bold vision. From our humble beginnings in 1877 in a small shop in Parma, Italy, we’ve blossomed into a global leader in the food industry, guided by our commitment to progress and excellence. Today, Barilla is an international group present in more than 100 countries and we are proud to be recognized as the world’s top food company by reputation. With 22 beloved brands in our portfolio, we are world leader for pasta, the number one choice for ready-made sauces in Europe, leader for bakery products in Italy, and for crispbread across Scandinavia with Wasa. Our success story is written by a passionate team of almost 9,000 dedicated employees across 30 plants and offices worldwide, all united by a shared mission to nourish the future with purpose and passion. Job Purpose Implement, promote and encourage, for the competence area/line, a continuous improvement environment in order to improve efficiency and effectiveness in terms of production performance, Quality, Safety and Environment/Energy, involving all the functions related to the production processes and stimulating the engagement of line personnel. Key Accountabilities Efficiency and Continuous Improvement: As change agent, intercept opportunities for improvement by analyzing reporting systems and field evidence, activating and managing a specific team to define improvement solutions. Based on ongoing projects, provide input to the planner and shift leaders for special production requests. Participate in budget definition for Capex, KPIs, Quality, Safety and Environment, highlighting needs or saving opportunities to ensure financial coverage for the following year. Analyze results for the competence line/area, manage recurring issues regarding efficiency, quality and safety, coordinating the technical area for long-term resolution and, if needed, revising procedures and verifying effectiveness. Collaborate with Technical Area, Safety and Quality to define new layouts/installations of new machines and tools, involving shift leaders and line operators for a thorough assessment. Produce and share reports (test reports, start-ups, project status, meeting minutes). Suggest benchmarking activities related to projects and processes with other Barilla sites or external companies. Compliance to Quality and Safety Standards: In collaboration with shift leaders ensure compliance with Quality, Safety and Environmental standards, supporting external audits. Perform root cause analysis for complaints/non-complaints and accidents/non-accidents with Quality, HSEE and shift leaders, defining preventive and/or corrective actions to prevent recurrence. Report to the appropriate contact in case of an emergency. Technology: In collaboration with the plant Technologist monitor process standards (KPIs, recipes, cooking diagrams) and tools on the lines, and define adjustments to ensure product standard compliance. Ensure resources during technological tests to support pilot phases. Operating Environment: Local scope (Plant). Manage relationships across blue-collar staff, plant leadership, and headquarter functions, developing non-hierarchical collaboration with multiple stakeholders in the plant. Requirements Degree in Management Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Electronic Engineering 1-2 years of experience in industrial environments with focus on quality, safety, production, lean, or Six Sigma Knowledge of basic Lean techniques (SMED - 5S - VSM, etc.) Understanding the management logic of an industrial warehouse Team management Problem solving Leadership & communication skills Results-driven approach Enthusiasm Flexibility Ascoli Piceno, Italy — Permanent, Full-time Seniority level Entry level Employment type Full-time Job function Management and Manufacturing Industries: Food and Beverage Manufacturing Inclusion and equal opportunity statement: Barilla is committed to creating an inclusive and equitable workplace where diversity in all its forms is valued and embraced. Our employment policies and practices are designed to ensure equal employment opportunities for all, regardless of age, race, color, citizenship, faith, religion, creed, gender, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or characteristics of expression, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, medical condition, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. J-18808-Ljbffr

Location: Ascoli Piceno, Marche, IT

Posted Date: 10/6/2025