Development and establishment of the New Food activities within GEA Systems North America, following the strategy of the Global New Food organization
Responsibilities / Tasks
Active participation in strategy development together and in alignment with the BL New Food
Prepares and delivers budgets and mid-term plans for Global NF OI including business development, order intake and sales
Accountable for delivering targets for - including but not limited to - Order Intake, Sales, Gross Margin, EBITDA for GEA NF
Develops and executes business plan for NF
Assures the filing of all legal and regulatory documents and monitors compliance with relevant laws and regulations
Develops and implements standards and controls, systems and procedures and regular evaluation
Responsible for sales, process engineering and sales support as well as a seamless handover to engineering
Assures a work environment that recruits, retains and support quality staff
Specifies accountabilities for management personnel and evaluates performance regularly
Aligns targets and ambitions and secures support across business units, competence centers, divisions and functions
Contributes to the development of GEA NF strategic direction and initiatives
Implements business unit strategic direction and initiatives relevant for BL NF
Supports other strategic and corporate initiatives as required (including other GEA functions and business)
Ensures approval processes follow GEA guidelines - CRM, E-approval, PADB (and others where applicable)
Ensures compliance processes follow GEA guidelines - project management, procurement, QSHE and business compliance
Engages and champions the values, aspirations and objectives of GEA and LPT NAM
Your Profile / Qualifications
Interprets and adapts regional strategies to his/her BU. Align with country responsible on development and strategic initiatives (divisional, corporate and country).
Responsible for strategic alignment, mid-term planning, setting and prioritizing strategic initiatives in his/her BU
Monitors and reviews performance and compliance and adjusts capacity and capabilities across his/her BU
Engineering and Business-related qualification is preferred and should be supported by work experience
Biotechnology or Mechanical Engineering degree or similar degree required.
Min. 2 years' experience in similar functions in biotech or food manufacturing
Experience in matrix organizations, especially influencing and leading without direct authority is an advantage
Preferred experience in international negotiation & contracting
Experience in sales and budget planning
Experience in change management is beneficial
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GEA is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will therefore receive consideration for employment without regard to age, sex, race, color, religion, world view, national origin, genetics, disability, gender identity, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other protected characteristic required by applicable law. Applicants with disabilities are welcome and will be given special consideration if they are equally qualified.
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