Product Manager Dairy

• Jan 2021 - Present

I am responsible for• planning, developing and managing projects of your products portfolio/category.• the portfolio improvement / analysing the market/customers/category.• the technical project management (recipe development, quality, design, packaging).• preparing and developing product concepts, managing innovation projects.• maximising profitability of the product portfolio.• leading contact with production and suppliers, planning of packaging.• all technical aspects of product design and deliver developments to market, meeting the quality, cost and timings.• processing of customer and sales requirements.What is expected from me?• Pro-active with a hands-on doer mentality• Negotiating skills and assertiveness• Stress restistant, dealing with conflicts, multitasking• Assumption of responsibility and able to manage uncertainty• Passion for products, processes and food• Relationship builder (from plant to top management)• Natural structured and organized• Curious to learn new thingsCompetencies• Good communications skills to influence stakeholders (e.g. production, suppliers, sales team,…)• Strong in relationship building / connecting / cooperative (customer oriented)• Flexible and agile mindset, quickly learning attitude• Project management skills: organisational and planning skills/hitting deadlines and structured working style• Market understanding with focus to your portfolio in order to optimize• Process thinking, thinks holistically and cross-divisional• Used to work independently, problem solver qualities• Market, export and category know-how• Local language and English basic knowledge Show less

Junior Product Manager

• Jan 2020 - Jan 2021

Shift Manager

• Nov 2014 - Jan 2020

I am responsible for• the efficient running of production.• the technical leadership and coordination of the assigned employees during the shift.• adherence to plant-wide processes and their quality standards.what is expected of me• On-the-job training• technical expertise• Knowledge of office programs and local ERP• Leadership experienceCompetencies• appropriate communication when handing over shifts.• redistribute tasks according to the situation and the employees' skills.• Continue to develop new processes and knowledge. Show less

Plant Operator

• Jul 2012 - Nov 2014

• Setting and guiding the production machines• Operational deputy of the shift leader• Quality control of the products• Supervision of the filling process• Service work on the machines• Working with MES/SAP• Troubleshooting• Compliance with the various regulations (HACCP, label etc.)

Plant operator / BRC auditor

• Apr 2009 - May 2012

Baker / Confectioner

• Aug 2005 - Aug 2008