REO Manager EMENA

Position Title: REO Manager EMENAPosition Type: Regular - Full-TimeGrade: Grade 06Requisition ID: 42733

In every role, McCainers are ambitious, curious, and passionate about creating exceptional work experiences - together. With a customer-first mindset, we make doing business with McCain easy.

About The Role.

The REO (Resources Efficient Operations) Manager EMENA plays a key role in driving the sustainability agenda across the EMENA/GB&I manufacturing network. This role ensures the effective deployment of environmental standards related to CO₂ emissions, energy consumption, water usage, renewable electricity, and waste reduction. Working closely with plant, engineering, and regional teams, you will align processes, simplify ways of working, and ensure consistency in environmental performance across all sites. You will also foster a strong sustainability culture and support continuous improvement initiatives while ensuring full compliance with regulatory requirements.

What You’ll Be Doing.

• Drive the REO roadmap implementation across all manufacturing sites in the region
• Ensure compliance with environmental regulations, permits, and company policies
• Monitor and analyze sustainability KPIs (CO₂, water, energy, waste) to meet targets
• Develop and coordinate sustainability roadmaps aligned with company objectives
• Lead and facilitate the REO Plant Managers community
• Standardize processes and governance to improve operational consistency
• Conduct internal audits and support relations with regulatory authorities
• Promote best practices and continuous improvement culture across plants
• Support waste reduction initiatives and environmental performance improvement
• Collaborate with global, regional, and site teams on key sustainability projects

What You’ll Need To Be Successful.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Science, or equivalent (Master’s/MBA preferred)
• Minimum 10 years’ experience in Manufacturing, Engineering, or R&D
• Strong understanding of manufacturing operations and performance metrics
• Proven project management experience and successful delivery track record
• Experience working with multicultural and cross-functional teams
• Knowledge of environmental systems (e.g., ISO 14001 / 50001) is a strong asset
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Fluent in English; additional language (French, Polish, or Dutch) depending on location
• Strong problem-solving and continuous improvement mindset (Lean / Green Belt is a plus)
• Ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive change

Benefits Of The Role.

• Competitive salary package aligned with experience and market benchmarks.
• Annual bonus opportunity.
• Comprehensive medical and wellness benefits.
• Retirement savings plan and employer contribution (where applicable).
• Generous paid time off and holiday entitlement.
• Maternity, paternity, and parental leave programs.
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements.
• Professional development and leadership training opportunities.
• Employee assistance and wellbeing programs.
• International career growth opportunities within a global organization.

Our purpose is grounded in building meaningful relationships. We’re big believers in the power of working together in person—it helps us stay connected, collaborate more effectively, and grow as a team. At the same time, we recognize the importance of flexibility. Most office-based roles follow a hybrid model, with the option to work remotely two days a week. There may be exceptions depending on the role and location, so we encourage you to speak with your recruiter for more details.

Leadership principles.

At McCain, our leadership principles guide how we engage with customers, collaborate as a team, and achieve success. We focus on understanding customer needs, driving innovation, empowering people, and taking ownership to clear obstacles and deliver results.

The McCain Experience.

We are McCain. This statement is a testament to our collective strength and our individual value. Your contributions play a vital role in our success. Our winning culture is rooted in authenticity and trust, empowering us to bring out the best in one another. Here, you’ll find opportunities to learn, grow, and thrive. Join us and experience why we’re better together.

McCain Foods is an equal opportunity employer. As a global family-owned company, we strive to be the employer of choice in the diverse communities around the world in which we live and work. We recognize that inclusion drives our creativity, resilience, and success and makes our business stronger. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

McCain is an accessible employer. If you require an accommodation throughout the recruitment process (including alternate formats of materials or accessible meeting rooms), please let us know and we will work with you to find appropriate solutions.

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Job Family: Manufacturing

Division: Continental Europe

Department: REO GBI and EMENA

Location(s): FR - France : Pas-de-Calais : Harnes

Company: McCain Alimentaire SAS