Responsibilities:

• Department leader and managing 5 direct reports
• Responsible for keeping and advancing application know how for existing and new applications
• Responsible for proactive technology scouting for  technology in close collaboration with internal (BUZ Corporate Technology, VN management and other BAs) as well as external partners (startups, universities)
• Responsible for successful commissioning activities at customers’ sites and reaching contractual parameters.
• Responsible for content and organization of training seminars for customers (in house and at customers).
• Responsible for accurate product testing to assure proper sizing of our offering.
• Initiates timely requests for additional staff or other personnel as needed
• Responsible for comprehensive reports upon team’s activities internally or with customers
• Ensures closeout processes of all POs with proper allocation of costs
• Performs other duties as assigned as member of the site’s senior leadership team

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in engineering, natural science or food science. Master’s degree a plus, especially if within engineering/science field. Work experience in functions with similar responsibility/duty is a must and leadership experience is a plus.
• Microsoft Office required (Excel specifically); Experience in data analysis/statistics/IoT a plus.
• Leadership – works collaboratively with a group of employees in order to achieve a common  goal and provides guidance on how to strengthen knowledge and skills to improve personal and organizational performance. As supervisor, setting of challenging objectives and demanding their fulfillment is a core task.
• Teamwork – builds on strengths and looks for ways to build positive relationships within the organization, and demonstrates trust and respect for others; works collaboratively in order to achieve a common goal
• Curiosity/entrepreneurship: based on scientific educational background is fascinated by new process technologies, has capability to understand and discuss them as well as evaluate their potential for our applications technically and commercially.
• Project Management – defines outcomes and expectations based on customer requirements and ensures and measures customer satisfaction
• Planning/Organizing – methodically develops plans, prioritizes, organizes and manages resources in order to accomplish business goals within a defined timetable
• Judgment/Decision Making/Problem Solving – utilizes effective approaches for choosing a course of action or developing appropriate solutions
• Interpersonal – maintains composure, keeps emotions in check, and avoids aggressive behavior even in difficult situations
• Oral and Written Communication – presents information, analysis, and ideas in writing in a clear and concise manner internally and externally; speaks clearly so that others can hear and understand what is being said
• Speaks and understands English
• Domestic and international travel up to 30% of time which may include long hours and non-traditional work schedules