- Job area
- Industrial
- Activity
- Baking
- Location
- Valladolid, Spain
- Contract type
- VIE
- Experience
- Graduate
Contribute to an exciting mission
What will your daily life look like?
Ready to take your career international ? ๐
Do you want to work on cutting-edge industrial digitalization projects while exploring Spain and Italy? Join Lesaffre as a VIE – Industrial Digitalization Project Coordinator and lead the implementation of a historian system across our plants in Valladolid (Spain) and Parma (Italy)! ๐
Your Mission ๐ฏ
๐ Lead the deployment of a historian system in our plants
๐
Coordinate the project phases, from initial study to commissioning
๐ Report regularly to the Region and Group on project progress
๐ค Work closely with internal teams and external suppliers
๐ Support & train local teams during the implementation phase
Make a personal impact
That makes you the ideal candidate
Your Profile ๐ฉโ๐ป๐จโ๐ป
๐ Engineering or Master’s degree in Sciences & Technologies
๐ Project management experience in industrial environments
โ๏ธ Knowledge in automation (a plus, but not mandatory)
๐ฃ Fluent English is a must ; Spanish and/or Italian are a plus!
๐ค Strong communication & teamwork skills
Grow in a Global Network
What We Bring to You
VIE Eligibility Criteria ๐
โ
Aged between 18-28 years old
โ
Citizen of the European Economic Area (EEA)
โ
You have not previously completed a VIE assignment
๐ More info on VIE eligibility: mon-vie-via.businessfrance.fr
Why Join Us?
๐ก Hands-on experience in industrial project management
๐ Two incredible locations โ Start in Spain (2025), then move to Italy (2026)
๐ Work on digital transformation in manufacturing
๐ค Collaborate with multicultural teams across Europe
The VIE Experience โจ
๐ 1st year in Valladolid, Spain ๐ช๐ธ
๐ Final 6 months in Parma, Italy ๐ฎ๐น
๐
Contract: 18 months, starting Q2 2025
โ๏ธ Round-trip flight covered (per 12-month assignment)
Whatโs next after your VIE? ๐
At Lesaffre, we strongly believe in developing young talent, and our goal is to recruit VIEs into long-term positions within the company. This project is a key strategic initiative for the Group, and after successfully completing your 18-month VIE, you could have the opportunity to extend your impact beyond Western Europe and contribute to similar projects in other regions such as OCEA, MEA, ASIA, USA, or LATAM. This experience will allow you to capitalize on your expertise and take on new challenges within an international and dynamic environment. ๐
Letโs take on tomorrowโs challenges together

๐ As a global key player in yeasts and fermentation, Lesaffre designs, manufactures, and markets innovative solutions for Baking ๐, Food taste & pleasure ๐ฝ๏ธ, Health care ๐ฅ, and Biotechnology ๐งช.
๐จโ๐ฉโ๐งโ๐ฆ A family group born in northern France in 1853, now a multi-national and multicultural company, Lesaffre is committed to working with confidence to better nourish and protect the planet ๐ฑ๐.
๐ค In close collaboration with its clients and partners, Lesaffre employs 11,000 people ๐ทโโ๏ธ๐ฉโ๐ฌ in nearly 80 subsidiaries ๐ based in 50+ countries.
๐ฐ Lesaffre achieves a turnover of 3 billion euros ๐ถ.