R&D Operational Excellence Team Leader

Are you ready to dive into the dynamic world of Operational Excellence in Utrecht? Imagine leading a team at the forefront of implementing and enhancing a brand-new operating model for the SN R&D team.

In this role, you'd be the driving force behind creating seamless collaboration between the Fundamental R&D teams, Zone R&D teams, and various SN Business Interfaces. It's all about finding those effective ways of working together-they'll count on you to establish strong governance practices that everyone can rally behind.

Are you available immediately? Do you want to be involved in the growth of one of the multi-national food organizations in the world? Then Apply!!

In this position you will be reporting into the Strategic Portfolio & Governance Director and you will have the following account abilities and responsibilities:

• Lead the transition & implementation of the operating model for the new SN R&D Categories organization, aligning structure, processes and resources with strategic objectives (in synch with FMCGs) - to standardize the ways of working within One R&D;


• Implement for Specialized nutrition Categories an effective governance structure to improve global project management and decision-making between the R&I Categories team and the Advanced, M&NS, UX and Regional R&D teams;


• Prepare and drive the SN R&D led meetings, such quarterly project reviews with global teams and/or zones ensuring that strategic objectives are clearly communicated and adhered to, monitor action, report to senior management, outlining key findings, progress and strategic recommendations;


• Act as a key liaison between the different functional areas of the organization to foster a collaborative innovation environment, promoting collaboration and knowledge sharing between SN R&D, zone R&D and core R&D teams.

The company offers a comprehensive package of benefits, including a competitive primary salary between € 100,000 and € 130,000, an annual bonus, and benefits such as a premium-free pension, 30 days of annual leave, and several discounts on collective health insurance.

What will happen when you apply? Within four working days, we will let you know whether you are qualified for the position. If you do, we will schedule an interview (digital or live). In this interview, we will inform you about the vacancy, the company, and the procedure. If we both agree that this is a fitting opportunity, we will introduce you to our client and continue to guide you through the entire application process. The Independent Recruiters Group has a large team of specialised recruitment consultants. Every recruiter has a strong focus on his/her field of expertise. This makes them the ideal sparring partner for both you, as the candidate, and the client.