Europe Technology Center Manager

Europe Technology Center Manager

Global leader in agri- business. Through innovative research and technology the organisation aims to protect the environment and improve health and quality of life.

The Europe Technology Center Manager will be responsible for the development of organizational capability within the European region. The focus is to deliver production, processing and quality efficiency improvements in accordance with the defined global Production and Processing Technology (PPT) leads and crop strategies. He/she is used to working in an international organisation. The position will establish and develop Center of Expertise capabilities defined for the region including providing global support and maintaining governance processes.
The position will report directly to the company’s Head of PPT and will functionally lead a team of 5-10 employees. He/ she will be a member of the PPT leadership team and Asset Manager leadership team.
The Europe Technology Center Manager will contribute to the strategic direction for the business unit. By creating and sharing vision, he/ she should strengthen the relationships and bringing together production and technology teams which will result in synergies to deliver production, processing and quality efficiency improvements. 
 

Profile of the candidate:

• University level, preferable in Agronomy, Biology, Chemical engineering or Horticulture
• Min. 5 years of experience in a production/ processing technology management role
• Proven experience in the processing industry, preferably in Crop or Seeds 
• Successful track record in improvement experience utilizing Six Sigma and Lean Manufacturing principals
• Proven change management experience 
• Excellent Leadership/People management skills
• Strong communication skills and the ability to operate on all levels within the organization
• Fluent in English, preferably Dutch

Interested?

You can apply by using the form below. For more information you can contact: Anneke Blaauw, Office Phone: +31 (0) 73 615 47 00, Mobile Phone Anneke Blaauw: +31 (0)6 25 08 26 12