Technical Manager Group Lead - Dairy Category

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Job Purpose

Contribute to formulation and implementation of Creation & Application technical strategy and animate knowledge sharing among all func-tions to drive organisation’s effectiveness, according to business goals and within budget.

Core Responsibilities

Budget and Strategy 
•    Provide direction from the local applications and/or creation standpoint for the development of Science & Technology strategies 
•    Manage the lab/pilot plant equipment needs within the capital budget to improve the ability to execute technical projects within the Segment Group, Creation Group and/or Country Technical team
•    Coordinate with all functional areas the overall needs of the department and manage the approach and tools need-ed to improve the technical execution of the Segment Group, Creation Group and/or Country Technical team 

Job Purpose

Contribute to formulation and implementation of Creation & Application technical strategy and animate knowledge sharing among all func-tions to drive organisation’s effectiveness, according to business goals and within budget.

Core Responsibilities

Budget and Strategy 
•    Provide direction from the local applications and/or creation standpoint for the development of Science & Technology strategies 
•    Manage the lab/pilot plant equipment needs within the capital budget to improve the ability to execute technical projects within the Segment Group, Creation Group and/or Country Technical team
•    Coordinate with all functional areas the overall needs of the department and manage the approach and tools need-ed to improve the technical execution of the Segment Group, Creation Group and/or Country Technical team 

Technical Expertise 
•    Act as main technical contact at selected key accounts to develop relationships at the customer to better execute at all levels of project requirements as well as leading customer visits and product presentations at the customer when required 
•    Serve as technical expert and advisor to marketing, sales, flavour creation, application, sensory and customers for multiple applications and creations 
•    Consistently participate as a local champion for new Technologies 

People Management 
•    Manage the performance of a an Application Team ( more than 4-6 members) on a Dairy Segment Group.
•    Proactively take responsibility to build a diverse and inclusive environment and leverages differences in styles, thinking and approaches

Academic Background
•    Polytechnic or Bachelor's Degree in Food Science, Chemistry, or related area or
•    M.S. in Food Science , Chemistry, or related area 
•    Ph.D. in Food Science, Chemistry, or related area

Professional experience
•    Polytechnic or Bachelor's Degree: minimum 10+ years of experience in a food applications lab, flavorist lab, pro-duction or related area preferred 
•    M.S.: minimum 7+ years of experience in a food applications lab, flavorist lab, production, or related area pre-ferred 
•    Ph.D.: minimum 4+ years of experience in a food applications lab, flavourist lab, production, or related area pre-ferred

Technical Skills
•    Project management skills with excellent, proven success record to develop a broad set of relationships for all func-tional areas inside of Givaudan and at several key accounts 
•    Complete ability to effectively interface with customers and provide technical solutions for all issues and to engage the correct technical team at Givaudan 
•    Ability to supervise and manage all levels of the technical team and routinely provide guidance for their knowledge and technical skill development 
•    Ability to prepare and present a broad variety of innovative technical presentations within Givaudan and to cus-tomers 
•    Ability to communicate with all functional groups to effectively align resources and successfully execute technical objectives

At Givaudan, you contribute to delightful taste and scent experiences that touch people’s lives.
You work within an inspiring teamwork culture – where you can thrive, collaborate and learn from other talented and passionate people across disciplines, regions and divisions.
Every essence of you enriches our world.
Diversity drives innovation and creates closer connections with our employees, customers and partners.
Givaudan embraces diversity and is committed to building an inclusive environment where everyone impacts our world.