Dairy development Director
We are currently looking for a dairy expert ready to take on the challenges to provide valuable inputs to the process of developing the next generation of solutions for dairy farmers (both equipment and aftermarket consumables). These solutions will have a strong emphasis on providing tools to customers that enable them to farm smarter and also in a more sustainable way.
The vacancy is based at the HQ of DeLaval located in Tumba, Sweden. The role offers an opportunity to make an impact on the future of dairy production. Working closely with the group management ensures a high profile and a prioritised position within the company.
The ideal candidate has:
- A minimum degree equal to a PhD in Animal Husbandry/Physiology/Dairy Herd Management/Veterinary Medicine.
- Practical experience of running a dairy farm.
- Business experience from a field related to the dairy industry.
- Passionate in regards to develop dairy production both on a technical and theoretical level.
Minimum requirements:
Education
- Practical agriculture including milking and dairy herd managemen
- tBasic University degree (Wide knowledge) and PhD in Animal Husbandry/Physiology/Dairy Herd Management/Veterinary Medicine (Deep knowledge)
- Practical training or studies abroad
- Some years practical experience following theoretical education
Language
- Mother tongue Scandinavian, English or fluency in English
- Additional 2 languages
Special interests
- Interested in building-up/establishing/expanding an international network of scientist/researchers/Universities/Institutes
- Interested in aspects of the whole chain of food production from farm to table
- Interested in cooperating with international organisations or special bodies like EU, IDF, ISO, ICAR and the like
- Service minded: both towards internal and external customers
- Ambitions to become “Number One” within his/her competence area
- Commercial outlook
Special competences
- Excellent in cooperating with people and organisations
- Excellent in communication/presenting papers both oral and in writing
- Capabilities of driving key/strategic issues for the company, assist in setting “Standards”
- Able to finish committed activities/projects in time
- Interested in building-up “Worlds Best” competence in one or more of the key competence areas of DeLaval
- Capabilities of taking contacts and initiatives
- Capabilities of managing people
- Visionary, creative, innovative
