About this role
At Tetra Pak we commit to making food safe and available, everywhere; and we protect what's good – protecting food, protecting people, and protecting the planet. By doing so we touch millions of people's lives every day. And we need people like you to make it happen. We empower you to reach your potential with opportunities to make an impact to be proud of – for food, people and the planet.
Job Summary
The APAC PMS Early Management & Engineering Manager is responsible for driving engineering excellence, Early Management capability and investment/project execution across APAC PMS. The role ensures global mandatory and local engineering projects are properly planned and executed, aligned with business strategy, and deliver expected return on investment. With strong knowledge of manufacturing equipment, processes and WCM Early Management , the role will also develop local EM capabilities, bring external technology and innovation into PMS, and promote the application of AI and digital solutions to improve manufacturing performance and competitiveness.
What you will do
- 1. Engineering & Early Management Lead and develop WCM Early Management across APAC PMS. Provide technical support and leadership related to manufacturing equipment, processes and engineering solutions. Apply Early Management principles to new equipment, processes and technology introduction. Capture and apply lessons learned to achieve faster start-up, fewer losses and sustainable performance. Drive standardization and sharing of engineering best practices across APAC factories.
- 2. Project & Investment Management Secure the planning and execution of global mandatory and local engineering projects across APAC PMS. Build and maintain the APAC engineering and investment roadmap in line with strategic priorities and factory needs. Ensure investment proposals have clear business justification and alignment with strategic planning. Drive return on investment and benefit realization through effective scope, technical solution, cost and project management. Monitor key projects from concept and approval through implementation, commissioning and ramp-up.
- 3. Capability Development Grow the competence of local Early Management leaders and strengthen factory ownership. Coach local Engineering and EM teams in applying WCM Early Management methodology. Build a strong APAC EM and Engineering network to share knowledge, standards, lessons learned and best practices. Support continuous improvement of factory EM maturity.
- 4. Innovation & Outside-In Bring outside-in perspectives by identifying relevant new technologies, equipment and manufacturing solutions. Benchmark external best practices and collaborate with suppliers, technology partners and other external networks. Encourage innovation, experimentation and implementation of new solutions that create measurable business value.
- 5. AI & Digitalization Promote an AI and digital mindset within Engineering and Early Management.
Identify opportunities to apply AI, data analytics, automation and digital tools to manufacturing and engineering.
- Drive practical use cases supporting areas such as process optimization, quality, reliability, troubleshooting and productivity.
- Support development of digital and AI competence within the engineering community.
- We believe you have Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering or a related technical field.
- Solid experience in manufacturing engineering, process engineering, equipment or project management.
- Strong knowledge of manufacturing machines and processes.
- Good understanding and practical experience of WCM, with Early Management knowledge strongly preferred.
- Experience in CAPEX/investment projects, equipment implementation and industrialization.
- Strong interest in innovation, digitalization and AI.
- Experience working across multiple factories or in a regional/international environment is preferred.
- Key Competencies Strong engineering and technical knowledge.
- WCM and Early Management mindset.
- Project and investment management.
- Strategic and business thinking.
- People development and coaching.
- Innovation and outside-in mindset.
- Digital and AI mindset.
- Strong collaboration and influencing skills.
- Result-oriented with strong ownership.
We Offer You A variety of exciting challenges with ample opportunities for development and training in a truly global landscape A culture that pioneers a spirit of innovation where our 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 This job posting expires on [ 11 February, 2027] . If you have any questions about your application, please contact Alaia Gu . 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.