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[Apply on Barry Callebaut’s careers site →](https://jobs.barry-callebaut.com/job/Lebbeke-Wieze-Director%2C-Engineering-Global-Cocoa-9280/1448526400/) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [Barry Callebaut](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/barry-callebaut/) / Director, Engineering Global Cocoa ## Job description About the Role The Director Engineering Global Cocoa, leads the Cocoa Engineering Center of Expertise and oversees engineering project execution across Europe and Africa. This role is responsible for defining and deploying cocoa processing standards, shaping the technical scope of major capital projects, and ensuring successful delivery of a significant project portfolio. Working closely with Operations, Engineering, Digitalization, Sourcing, Quality, SHE and Finance leaders, the role drives operational excellence, safety, sustainability and long-term asset performance across Barry Callebaut's cocoa manufacturing network. ### Key Responsibilities Include Lead the global Cocoa Engineering Center of Expertise and define process standards, asset standards and technical specifications for cocoa manufacturing equipment and processes. Drive cocoa engineering projects during the pre-investment phase and provide technical support throughout project execution and implementation. Manage and develop a team of project engineers and technical experts while ensuring effective resource planning across global engineering teams. Lead engineering footprint studies, masterplan development and basic process design activities for cocoa manufacturing sites. Establish and align user requirements, technical specifications and design reviews for cocoa capital investment projects. Ensure all projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget and in accordance with Barry Callebaut engineering, quality and SHE standards. Provide functional leadership for project execution activities across cocoa sites in Europe and Africa. Oversee CAPEX investments from concept through commissioning, coordinating multidisciplinary engineering activities including process, mechanical, automation, civil, energy and digital disciplines. Partner with Technical Sourcing to develop strategic supplier relationships and ensure effective procurement of equipment and services. Collaborate with Operations, Finance and Engineering stakeholders to manage project governance, reporting, budgeting and cash flow. Promote continuous improvement, knowledge sharing and adherence to engineering standards, regulations and best practices across the organization. ### About You Master's degree in Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering or a related discipline, or equivalent experience. 10+ years of experience in engineering, food processing, consumer packaged goods or related process industries. Proven experience leading engineering functions, technical departments and large-scale capital projects in a multinational environment. Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes, factory flows, cocoa and/or chocolate processing equipment, and industrial infrastructure. Experience with process automation, technical sourcing and managing OEM partnerships. Solid financial acumen with experience developing business cases, feasibility studies, budgets and investment plans. Demonstrated ability to lead through influence and effectively engage senior stakeholders, including Directors and Executive Leadership. Strong communication, negotiation, change management and team development skills. Advanced English is required; French is considered an advantage. Willingness to travel approximately 30-50% globally and operate effectively within a matrix organization ## At a glance - Posted by the employer: Not stated - First seen by OpenNash: Nov 9, 2026 - Last checked: Nov 9, 2026 - Listed for: Under a day - Location: Lebbeke-Wieze, BE, FR, Łódzkie, PL[Apply on Barry Callebaut’s careers site →](https://jobs.barry-callebaut.com/job/Lebbeke-Wieze-Director%2C-Engineering-Global-Cocoa-9280/1448526400/) ## Hiring at Barry Callebaut - Open jobs: 192 - New in the last 7 days: After two weekly collections - Tracked since: Oct 12, 2026 [All Barry Callebaut jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/barry-callebaut/) · [Weekly hiring report](/reports/hiring/) ## More jobs at Barry Callebaut ### [Director Engineering Major Project Execution, North America Mid West](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/barry-callebaut/jobs/74d2056c9131dfe922c8/) Chicago, US ### [Director, Global Corporate Accounts](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/barry-callebaut/jobs/e7f7e5b6a3f9ad87f6c9/) Chicago, US ### [Director, Sugar Sourcing](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/barry-callebaut/jobs/c8cc1386c487505b433d/) Chicago, US ### [Head of Collaboration Management](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/barry-callebaut/jobs/0f46ce8f8b1a5b063785/) Hyderabad, TG, IN ### [SC Transformation PMO Director](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/barry-callebaut/jobs/42cd24203bf824d49782/) Chicago, US ## Similar jobs at other companies ### [Cocoa & Chocolate Commercial Leader](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/cargill/jobs/0afbcfd46e16d740fd12/) Cargill · Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia ### [Cocoa Powder Product Specialist](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/cargill/jobs/5408fb86e47bdfa1b534/) Cargill · Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia +2 more ### [Associate Specialist - Regenerative Agriculture (Coffee & Cocoa)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/nestle/jobs/db9c10cac9de47f35912/) Nestlé · Lausanne, CH ### [Technical Executive - Cocoa \[Karnataka\]](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/mondelez-international/jobs/cae3dfff39c11b5c5079/) Mondelez International · Dharapuram, India ### [Mac UI Frameworks Engineer,Cocoa](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/apple/jobs/45ce6230d31a5be4b21d/) Apple · London, United Kingdom OpenNash lists jobs from employers’ own careers sites and does not handle applications. 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