System Manager Automatic Milking Systems

Do you want to work in a global company where you can contribute to a more sustainable food production? DeLaval is a leading developer, manufacturer, and supplier of solutions for dairy farmers around the world. As a company built on innovation, we constantly work to find ways of helping our customers do more with less.

Are you a strategic & innovative thinker?

Do you love to balance tasks and solve problems while adapting to a fast-paced environment?

Do you want to be part of a global leader in automatic milking systems and make a difference in the lives of dairy farmers?

If you answered Yes to these questions, then we have an exciting opportunity for you!

We are looking for a talented System Manager, Automatic Milking Systems (AMS) to drive the AMS strategy and roadmap while managing the profitability & competitiveness opportunities for the portfolio - including variants and the full milking system view.

Our milking systems are designed to improve the efficiency, productivity and welfare of dairy farms around the world.

Role and responsibilities

You will be part of our team that works with the latest technology and is at the forefront of innovation in the industry. Our System Managers work in a fast-paced, challenging environment where you can make a real difference. You will be responsible for continuously developing the system calendar for innovation and working across the organisation to bring the optimal system offering to our customers

Some of your key responsibilities will include:

• Driving the creation of the medium to long-term development and innovation strategy for the Automatic Milking Systems for the DeLaval Group, in close co-operation with other system/product groups and market teams.


• Leads the definition of variants and options to be integrated based on Automatic Milking System calendar for AMS system (including the system configuration and quoting logic).


• Supporting the creation of business proposals, business cases and contributing to innovation projects.


• Working closely with product, technical, and commercial teams across the organisation.


• Lead for system requirement definitions and follow-up in AMS related projects

Qualifications

To be successful in this role we believe that you have:

• Several years of international product management or market experience.


• Ability to balance multiple tasks while maintaining a problem solving mentality.


• High level of business acumen to drive innovation with a strong strategic thinking ability with excellent communications skills.


• Master degree in engineering/science/economics/agriculture or veterinarian is preferable.

We're looking for someone who is organized, a strategic thinker and can adapt to fast pace changing environment. You'll need to interact effectively with cross-functional and cross-cultural teams. You will have the ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Working at DeLaval

Our core values Passion, People, Professionals and Partnerships connect individuals across entities and geographies. Success is far more than knowledge – it is strongly related to behaviour. At DeLaval we are all guided by our three behaviours: Set Direction, Make Things Happen and One DeLaval.

We offer you a workplace like no other, where state-of-the-art technology goes hand in hand with animal welfare. DeLaval is a part of the Tetra Laval Group together with Tetra Pak and Sidel. In addition, we offer:

• Secure employment and benefits from the collective agreement (occupational pension, work-related accident insurance).


• Parental leave compensation (approx. 10 percent of the employee's monthly salary).


• Wellness allowance of SEK 4 000/year.


• Private healthcare insurance.


• Flexible working hours and reduced working hours.

Additional information

This is a full-time permanent position, based either at DeLaval’s headquarters in Tumba, south of Stockholm or within Europe. The position will report to the System Director Automatic Milking Systems. We offer a hybrid workplace model, allowing flexibility to work remotely. Some travel is required.

We review applications ongoing. We do not accept applications via email, however if you have any questions regarding the role or the recruitment process don’t hesitate to contact us.

Contact

Hiring manager: Gareth Johns, [email protected]

Recruiter: Agnes Edbom. [email protected] 

About DeLaval

Our vision is to make sustainable food production possible. As a company built on innovation, we constantly work to find ways of helping our customers, dairy farmers, do more with less by providing world-leading milking equipment and solutions.

Today, DeLaval has approximately 4,500 passionate professionals operating in more than 100 markets around the world. DeLaval is part of the Tetra Laval Group. See more at corporate.delaval.com