Do you have experience with designing food or processing plants and do you thrive with a mix of both management responsibility and operational tasks?
Then you might be our new colleague!
About the role
We are an international company in the food technology sector located in Vicenza area, and we are specializing in the design and supply of advanced processing plants for liquid food applications.
We are growing rapidly and wish to strengthen our Engineering Department with an experienced Technical Manager with both operational and managerial responsibilities for 9 employees. You will report directly to the Managing Director and will play a key role in defining and driving the company’s technical strategy in close cooperation with the total Management team.
As Technical Manager you will act as the main technical reference for plant design activities, ensuring efficient execution, high technical standards, and full alignment with the objectives of our international organization.
This while managing and coordinating the engineering team with focus on developing and mentoring the team members for professional growth and continuous improvement in a collaborative and productive working environment.
Besides the Managerial role your key responsibilities will, in collaboration with Project Management, Sales, and After‑Sales, include;
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Lead and actively contribute to plant design (pasteurization, heat exchange, product treatment, CIP)
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Perform and validate essential engineering calculations (heat transfer, piping/component sizing, mass & energy balances, verification of hygienic design and food-grade compliance)
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Review and approve complete P&IDs, ensuring safety, functionality, and compliance
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Support R&D activities for the development of new machines and innovative technological solutions
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Contribute to the standardization of technical solutions and documentation
Required Qualifications
We expect you to have a degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Food Engineering or related fields and solid proven experience (min. 5–8 years) in the design of food or process plants, ideally within the liquid food sector.
You probably have some management experience - perhaps in a minor management role such as team-leader and is now keen to develop your management skills to a higher level.
We expect you to have:
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Strong operational expertise within liquid processing plant design, including heat transfer & thermodynamic calculations, piping and component sizing, reading and developing complex P&IDs and hygienic design and applicable standards
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Proficiency in CAD (2D/3D), engineering calculation tools, and simulation software
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Fluent in written and spoken English
As a person, you are characterized by good interpersonal skills and a collaborative approach, which we believe is the starting point for a motivating leadership style. You have a strong problem-solving attitude, are technical visionary and have a strong commitment to quality.
What do we offer?
We offer an exciting position in an international company, where you will have a strategic role with real operational ownership and decision autonomy. You will join an unpretentious company culture with a high degree of employee satisfaction, and an organizational structure that allows for quick decisions. We are characterized by a highly specialized technical and dynamic work environment focused on innovation, excellence and continuous improvement.
The role is offered within a solid and structured organization that promotes professional growth and recognizes individual contribution over time.
Compensation will be evaluated based on the candidate’s skills and experience, with the possibility of salary increases for those who demonstrate strong performance and capability.
In addition, an on-site company canteen, access to a range of employee benefits and a corporate environment that encourages engagement through internal initiatives and social activities organized during the year.
Our everyday life can be hectic at times, but the community is a high priority - it should be fun to go to work, and we are good at celebrating our success.
SANOVO TECHNOLOGY GROUP employs more than 800 employees, of which 54 in Italy, and serves customers all over the world. We are known for our high quality and secure delivery of unique equipment within production lines for processing eggs and egg products. Headquartered in Denmark, with sales and service offices on six continents and equipment production in Denmark, Italy, the Netherlands, and Slovakia.
