R&D Director
Core
Leading site activities and managing a European innovation center for food innovation with ~200 R&D colleagues.
Role type
Senior IC R&D Director (Site Operations)
Builds
Food innovation products and R&D facilities
Domain
Food industry + R&D infrastructure
Required skills
Site operations management, safety and food safety compliance, budget management, operational planning, team leadership, investment portfolio management, stakeholder coordination
Preferred skills
3+ years in a leadership role, Dutch and/or French language proficiency
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Lead site activities and ensure safety, food safety, quality, reliability, and cost efficiency; Ensure buildings, technical infrastructure, and support services meet legal and internal environmental/safety standards; Implement improvement programs to optimize site operations; Manage investment portfolio for infrastructure and R&D facilities; Set operational site budget and monitor expenditures; Oversee safe execution of investment projects and external contractors; Coach a team of experienced professionals and leaders; Align staffing and site operations with changing needs and future ambitions
