Responsibilities / Tasks
GEA Farm Technologies is a global agricultural technology company specializing in the development and manufacture of innovative solutions for dairy farms. With a wide range of products and services, GEA Farm Technologies offers state-of-the-art technologies and systems to optimize milk production, animal health and farm management.
We are looking for a Senior Vice President Operations Division Farm Technologies for our team at the Boenen site.
Lead Global Operations at GEA Farm Technologies – Shaping the Future of Sustainable Farming
At GEA Farm Technologies, we are committed to advancing sustainable, efficient, and animal-friendly farming across the globe. As a leading supplier of smart technologies for milk production and livestock farming, we empower farmers to feed the world while safeguarding resources for future generations.
As Senior Vice President Operations (m/f/d) for our division, you will play a critical role in shaping our global operations strategy and ensuring we deliver excellence to our customers worldwide. You will lead a diverse, international team, driving operational efficiency, lean excellence, and quality while supporting our mission to advance sustainable agriculture.
Join us and bring your expertise to an organization where your leadership directly impacts global food production, sustainability, and animal welfare, helping us shape the future of farming together.
Roles and Responsibilities:
1. Lead the global operations organization as a trusted member of the extended division board
2. Shape and execute a high-impact global production strategy and optimize footprint
3. Drive productivity gains and embed lean excellence across production and logistics
4. Streamline the supply chain while maximizing capital efficiency
5. Make strategic Make-or-Buy decisions and enhance order fulfillment processes
6. Cut quality costs by advancing robust quality systems and culture
7. Optimize inventory management to strengthen working capital performance
8. Champion and enforce QHSE (Quality, Health, Safety, Environment) standards globally
9. Collaborate with excellence functions, leveraging analysis to refine and elevate processes
Your Profile / Qualifications
10. Master’s degree in Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field
11. Proven ability to lead international and diverse teams
12. Extensive experience in Production, Supply Chain, and Change Management
13. Deep expertise in supply and demand planning, warehousing, and logistics within multi-site environments
14. Strong business process and lean excellence knowledge across production and supply chain functions
15. Extensive experience with industry-standard ERP systems, including implementation and operational use
16. Fluent in English and German