We are looking for a Senior Director Sustainability & Innovation (m/f/d/x) based in Berlin or s'-Hertogenbosch to support the Heating & Refrigeration Technologies (HRT) Division in meeting the defined sustainability targets.
The HRT Division of GEA provides refrigeration and heating solutions for processes, distribution, district Heating/cooling and other industries. In this way we help our customers to de-carbonize their processes using only Natural zero-warming potential Refrigerants - we're at the forefront of industrial de-carbonation!
Recently GEA was ranked the 33th most sustainable company in the world according to TIME Magazine, 3rd in Germany, and 2nd the category "Manufacturing & Industrial Production" - We are Engineering for a better world!
Responsibilities / Tasks
- Translate GEA’s sustainability strategy into divisional concepts and initiatives as a member of the division boards contributing to achieve GEA’s groupwide sustainability targets
- Define and lead the implementation of GEA’s comprehensive sustainability strategy from division and business unit’s centricity point of view
- Coordinate and monitor objective achievement of divisional concepts and initiatives
- Facilitate alignment and support across our organization, the division and business units
- Ensure that sustainability reporting and regulatory requirements are fulfilled
- Lead and facilitate innovation initiatives within the division, ensuring alignment with the corporate innovation strategy, with a focus on driving sustainable innovation
- Act as the primary interface with global and corporate innovation campaigns, fostering collaboration and knowledge sharing across the organization.
- Develop and implement innovative solutions to drive business growth and operational efficiency within the two business units
- Identify and evaluate emerging trends and technologies, and integrate them into the division's innovation roadmap
- Mentor and inspire cross-functional teams to cultivate a culture of creativity and continuous improvement also by facilitating workshop at divisional and BU Level
Your Profile / Qualifications
- University degree in Business administration or mechanical engineering – or the equivalent by experience
- Relevant professional experience (5-8 years)
- Fluently spoken and written in English and German is a plus
What We Offer
- Mobile working possible
- Attractive remuneration
- Social benefits, such as a company pension scheme
- Flexible working hours
- Collaborative working environment
- Day off for voluntary work
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 interview, either virtually or in person, depending on the position.
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