We are SGS – the world's leading testing, inspection and certification company. We offer a dynamic work environment in a leading global company with high professional standards and a sustainability approach. We invest in our employees for the long term and are committed to supporting their development within the company.
Requirements
- 10+ years of food industry experience
- 5+ years Testing, Inspection & Certification (TIC) sector experience
- Min. bachelor’s degree in food science, microbiology, chemistry or related scientific discipline
- Broad experience of food safety principles, food safety and quality management systems, food manufacturing processes with understanding of food industry trends and challenges facing the sector across different segment categories
- Experienced people leader in a global food role with a commercial mindset
- Product development experience using digital platforms, digital applications and digital solutions (from concept to market)
- Leadership and people management (experience in leading technical teams)
- Ability to execute a global strategy and translate it into defined actions
- Strong project management experience (with ability to manage conflicting priorities across multiple countries or projects)
- Thought leadership, innovative mindset and ability to work with ambiguity, thinking outside the box
- Strong commercial and business acumen driving growth initiatives
- Ability to use artificial intelligence tools and applications
- Leverage digital platforms to manage, analyze, and interpret data across global food supply chains
- Pragmatic and strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Analyze financial and operational data to support prioritization, and performance improvement.
- Ability to assert influence and expertise when required
- Strong interpersonal and collaborative style
- Strong verbal and written communication and presentation skills
- Ability to manage multiple and conflicting priorities across countries (in different time zones) and projects
- Fluent in English language (other languages will be an advantage)
Benefits
- Total Rewards for a global division operating in 90 countries
- High-impact reward strategies in a business undergoing transformation and growth
- Close working relationship with Group Total Rewards
- Exposure to executive stakeholders, global complexity, and meaningful transformation
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