Senior Vice President Operations Division Farm Technologies (m/f/d)

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Bönen, Nordrhein-Westfalen, DEU
In-Office
Industrial • Manufacturing
The Role
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 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.

Responsibilities / Tasks

  • Lead the global operations organization as a trusted member of the extended division board

  • Shape and execute a high-impact global production strategy and optimize footprint

  • Drive productivity gains and embed lean excellence across production and logistics

  • Streamline the supply chain while maximizing capital efficiency

  • Make strategic Make-or-Buy decisions and enhance order fulfillment processes

  • Cut quality costs by advancing robust quality systems and culture

  • Optimize inventory management to strengthen working capital performance

  • Champion and enforce QHSE (Quality, Health, Safety, Environment) standards globally

  • Collaborate with excellence functions, leveraging analysis to refine and elevate processes

Your Profile / Qualifications

  • Master’s degree in Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field

  • Proven ability to lead international and diverse teams

  • Extensive experience in Production, Supply Chain, and Change Management

  • Deep expertise in supply and demand planning, warehousing, and logistics within multi-site environments

  • Strong business process and lean excellence knowledge across production and supply chain functions

  • Extensive experience with industry-standard ERP systems, including implementation and operational use

  • Fluent in English and German

What happens after your application has been submitted?

You will receive an email as soon as your application has been processed. One of our HR Business Partners will review your application and ensure that you meet the qualification criteria. Once your application has been successfully reviewed, you will be invited to an initial online interview.

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The Company
HQ: Düsseldorf
13,872 Employees
Year Founded: 1881

What We Do

GEA is one of the largest technology suppliers for food processing and a wide range of other industries. The global group specializes in machinery, plants, as well as process technology and components. GEA provides sustainable solutions for sophisticated production processes in diverse end-user markets and offers a comprehensive service portfolio

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