Industrialization Project Manager

illycaffè is an Italian company founded in Trieste in 1933 with the mission to offer the best coffee to the world. We are looking for an Industrialization Project Manager to join our Industrial Department.

The Industrialization Project Manager supports the industrialization of manufacturing plants by coordinating project activities across different business functions, ensuring an effective transition from development to production. The role ensures that projects are delivered in line with timelines, costs, quality standards and safety requirements, while contributing to the continuous improvement of industrial performance.

What will you do as an Industrialization Project Manager:

• Analyze production processes and plant equipment, identifying and implementing industrialization and improvement initiatives.
• Contribute to the definition of industrialization plans for assigned projects, ensuring alignment with cost, timing and quality targets.
• Define technical requirements and specifications for equipment required to support production start-up.
• Contribute to the identification and evaluation of technical solutions throughout the specification and design phases.
• Manage assigned project budgets, evaluating and aligning suppliers’ proposals from both a technical and financial perspective.
• Coordinate internal cross-functional teams and external partners, ensuring project activities progress in line with agreed objectives and milestones.

Your Requirements:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering or equivalent.

• 2/3 years of experience in similar roles within industrial environments, preferably in the Food & Beverage sector or related industries.

• Good knowledge of AutoCAD 2D.

• Knowledge of industrial automation.

• Ability to independently manage small-scale industrial projects.
• Strong planning and organizational skills, combined with a collaborative and cross-functional mindset.

The company applies the National Collective Labor Agreement for the Food Industry (CCNL Alimentare Industria). The gross annual salary ranges between € 35.000 and € 40.000 and is determined according to objective and neutral criteria, linked to the requirements of the role and the candidate’s profile, in line with the principles of fairness, transparency, and equal opportunities.

This job posting is open to candidates of all genders, pursuant to Italian Laws 903/77 and 125/91, and to individuals of all ages and nationalities, pursuant to Legislative Decrees 215/03 and 216/03. Personal data will be processed in accordance with the privacy policy published on our website at illy.com.

illycaffè is a Certified B Corp and is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace that generates a positive impact on people, communities, and the planet.