Teamlead Powders/Dry Systems (m/f/d)

Reference ID: 41234

Are you interested in high-quality, natural, and tasty nutrition? We are! It’s our ambition to shape the future of nutrition.

Döhler is a leading global producer of natural ingredients and solutions for the food, beverage, lifestyle and nutrition industries. We use innovative technology to process plant-based raw materials and enrich products such as lifestyle drinks, cereals, dairy, and confectionery goods for almost every well-known brand. Close to 10.000 dedicated employees in more than 70 countries share one common goal - to ensure that millions of people around the world enjoy the products created by us.

We strive to inspire and empower our employees in everything we do, and we invite you to join our team – together WE BRING IDEAS TO LIFE.

The location of this role is Darmstadt.

Your Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the business strategy including the product portfolio, business development, supply chain, pricing, innovation and the overall growth initiatives
• Lead and develop a global team of product managers
• Define a sustainable roadmap to drive the business (and revenue growth) in line with the customer requirements, while ensuring it is in line with the Doehler business values.
• Drive innovation projects and pipelines through to the commercialization stage
• Build a strong working relationship with the product organization and the respective internal stakeholders within our global matrix organization
• Conduct or support customer visits and presentations in collaboration with Sales as well as take over public appearances for the company
• Communicate up-to-date and aligned portfolio updates on all media incl. product portfolio displays within and outside of the organization
• Ensure in-house trainings to foster deep understanding of product portfolio and positioning

 
Your Profile

• Successful track record as a product manager in the food and beverages industry, ideally in a B2B business environment
• Experienced in managing and developing people in a matrix organization; preferably in food & beverage industry
• Entrepreneurial and hands-on personality with well-developed negotiation skills, determination and the ability to think analytically
• Strong team player with well-developed interpersonal skills to build positive working relationships
• Ability to manage change as well as multiple priorities in a dynamic and ever-changing surrounding
• Fluent German and English skills, additional languages are welcome
• IT literate (proficient use of MS Office, SAP experience desirable)
• Flexibility for occasional international travel

Your Benefits

• Culture: Friendly and informal atmosphere, family-owned company, flat hierarchies, short communication channels, and helpful colleagues
• Impact: You are an integral part of our business success and make an important contribution to the future of nutrition
• Empowerment: You can fully unleash your potential and have the opportunity to take on responsibilities
• Digitalization: We maintain excellent partnerships with market-leading innovators, allowing you to access and work with state-of-the-art technologies
• Anniversary and special payments
• Employee referral bonuses
• Additional benefits: Christmas parties, events, financial benefits, and online shop discounts (e.g., IT leasing, mobile phone contracts, shopping, and travel discounts, etc.)
• Welcome@Döhler: Onboarding event for all new colleagues, as well as several weeks of individual training 
• Döhler Academy: You have the opportunity to continuously develop your education further through internal and external training programs
• Food is taken care of: On-site cafeteria with regional and varied cuisine and complimentary drinks (location-specific)
• Stay fit: Take advantage of local sports offerings at reduced prices
• Mobility: Subsidized Germany ticket or JobRad (DA only; also in DA: cooperation partners for all things related to cars)
• Insurance benefits such as company pension plans and accident insurance
• Global growth trajectory: Challenging and internationally oriented work at our headquarters in Darmstadt 
• Attractive location in Darmstadt: Easily accessible by train, bus, on foot, or by car 

Equal opportunities for all

We welcome applicants, who are just as diverse as we are - regardless of age, ancestry, disability, ethnic origin, gender, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, social background or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances.

Become a part of our team and apply online trough our career portal. Please note that we are unable to consider or return application documents sent by mail.