Vice President / Managing Director (m/f/d)
At GEA TDS GmbH and GEA Brewery Systems GmbH, we don’t just build machines - we create cutting-edge process solutions that power the food, beverage, dairy, and chemical industries, with a strong focus on the rapidly growing New Food segment. From lab-scale prototypes to full-scale production lines, we help shape the future of sustainable food production.To strengthen our leadership team, we are looking for a Vice President – Managing Director who will take full responsibility for our business at both companies and drive strategic growth globally.The position can be based in Ahaus, Büchen, Kitzingen or Sarstedt.
Your Impact:
Strategic & Operational Leadership
* Lead GEA TDS GmbH and GEA Brewery Systems GmbH with full P&L responsibility, ensuring strategic alignment within the global GEA Group.
* Represent the company internally and externally, including legal duties under German corporate law.
* Take ownership of the business unit’s performance
* Actively shape the direction of the global Business Unit Liquid Fermentation and Filling Technologies (BU LFF) as a key member of the extended leadership team.
* Drive growth by developing Centers of Competence (CoCs) into global technology and solution hubs.
* Foster innovation across product platforms, focusing on scalable, high-efficiency solutions tailored to customer needs.
Leadership & Culture
* Inspire and lead a high-performing team also in a matrix environment.
* Promote a culture of collaboration, transparency, and accountability, aligned with the GEA Leadership Signature.
* Build trust across functions and regions while developing internal talent and attracting top performers.
Your Profile:
Education & Experience
* A university degree in engineering, business administration, or a related discipline.
* Proven success in executive leadership roles within international industrial or process technology environments.
* Demonstrated ability in managing P&L, leading complex organizations, and implementing change.
Leadership & Mindset
* Entrepreneurial thinker with strong strategic acumen and hands-on execution ability.
* Authentic leader with excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
* Fluent in both German and English.
What We Offer:
* A highly visible leadership role in a globally active company with strong growth potential.
* The chance to shape the future of food and process technologies—especially in the sustainable New Food space.
* A competitive executive compensation package and attractive development opportunities within the GEA Group.
Ready to Lead the Future of Food?
We’d love to hear from you. Please send us your detailed application, including your salary expectations and earliest possible start date.
GEA - Engineering for a better world.
For reasons of readability, no gender-specific differentiation is made in the job advertisement. However, the job advertisement is explicitly aimed at all persons, regardless of gender or lack thereof.
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