This hybrid role will be based at one of our sites in the US, Brazil or Europe with the possibility to work remote up to two days per week. For an overview of our locations, click here.
At Corbion, we exist to champion preservation in all its forms, preserving food and food production, health, and our planet.
Corbion is a global leader in sustainable food-ingredient solutions focused on advancing natural preservation and nutrition with science and innovation. By harnessing its deep expertise in fermentation and application development, Corbion empowers customers to create safe, sustainable, and longer-lasting food products. Corbion has manufacturing sites in The Netherlands, the United States, Brazil, Spain and Thailand.
The Role
We are looking for a Director Global Digital Manufacturing to lead the practical digital transformation of our global manufacturing network. This role is about turning digital ambition into measurable operational results.
You will shape and drive a focused portfolio of digital initiatives that improve productivity, reliability, cost efficiency, and decision‑making across production sites. Success in this role comes from a strong manufacturing foundation, a pragmatic mindset, and the ability to influence across functions and geographies in a matrix organization.
This is not a pure strategy role. It is a hands‑on leadership position for someone who understands manufacturing realities and knows how to translate them into scalable digital solutions.
This hybrid role will be based at one of our sites in the US, Brazil or Europe with the possibility to work remote up to two days per week, and reports to the Global Head of Asset Management.
What You Will Do
Drive Manufacturing Digitalization with Impact
Translate the manufacturing digital vision into a clear, actionable roadmap focused on value creation.
Work directly with operations, maintenance, and technology teams to identify high‑impact digital opportunities.
Balance long‑term direction with short‑term execution and learning.
Own the Global Digital Portfolio
Lead the end‑to‑end manufacturing digitalization portfolio, including pipeline management and prioritization.
Ensure initiatives are scalable across sites while allowing pilots where learning is required.
Align funding through close collaboration with sites, IT, CAPEX, and global value programs.
Influence Across the Organization
Act as the connector between manufacturing, IT, data, automation, and finance.
Lead through influence rather than hierarchy in a global, multi‑site environment.
Build strong relationships with site leaders and functional experts to ensure ownership and results.
Ensure Value Realization
Define and track clear KPIs linked to operational performance and financial outcomes.
Ensure digital initiatives move beyond pilots into sustained, daily use.
Continuously adjust priorities based on performance and business needs.
What You Bring
A strong background in manufacturing, operations, engineering, maintenance, or a closely related field.
10+ years of experience in industrial or manufacturing environments, ideally across multiple sites or regions.
Proven experience driving digital or technology‑enabled improvements in manufacturing settings.
Solid understanding of manufacturing processes and how data and digital tools can improve them.
A pragmatic, hands‑on mindset with persistence and resilience.
Strong stakeholder management skills and the ability to influence without direct authority.
Comfortable operating in a global, matrix organization.
Why This Role
High‑visibility, global role with direct impact on manufacturing performance.
Opportunity to shape how digitalization is embedded into daily operations, not just strategy decks.
Freedom to build, test, and scale solutions that make a real difference on the shop floor.
A role suited for manufacturing leaders ready to apply their experience in a digital context.
About Corbion
Corbion is a sustainable ingredients company dedicated to preserving what matters, including food and food production, health, and the planet. We specialize in lactic acid, lactic acid derivatives, food preservation solutions, functional blends, and algae ingredients, using our deep application and product knowledge to propel nature’s ingenuity through science. With more than a century of experience, we continue working side-by-side with our customers to make our cutting-edge technologies work for them. Leveraging our advanced capabilities in fermentation and preservation technology, we help customers differentiate their products in diverse markets ranging from food and animal nutrition to home & personal care, pharmaceuticals, electronics, medical devices, and bioplastics.In 2025, Corbion generated annual sales of €1,267.4 million and had a workforce of 2,408 FTE. For more information: www.corbion.com
Corbion is an equal opportunity employer and committed to a diverse workplace. All applicants will be considered equally.
Corbion does not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third party recruiting agencies in response to job postings. No fee will be paid to third parties who submit unsolicited candidates directly to our hiring managers. All candidates must be submitted by approved Corbion vendors who have been expressly requested to make a submission by our Talent Acquisition team for a specific job opening. No placement fees will be paid to any firm unless such a request has been made by the Corbion Talent Acquisition team and such candidate was submitted to the Corbion Talent Acquisition Team.
