**Milkrite InterPuls**, part of the DeLaval Group, is leader in a constantly evolving market. Its business is still expanding and its goal is to build a better future improving every customer. On their behalf for an important development project we are looking for a:
**R&D; AND INNOVATION VICE PRESIDENT (AUTOMATION)** This is a global role, reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO). **new product strategy** and through life support of all products and systems. She/he will lead the consumer insight driven product development process, deliver the product innovation and product life cycle strategy. As executive she/he will collaborate with the CEO in setting and driving the purpose, vision, strategy, and growth targets for the company, developing future ways of working. **Responsibilities**: - Define the new products strategy to meet the organic revenue growth & margin targets of the company
- Deliver multi-year product technology roadmaps & strategic product line strategies
- Responsible for the product development process & product development team
- Responsible for ideation, concept validation and prioritisation of the product pipeline
- Deliver business case support and participate in consumer studies to drive new product innovations




- Provide through life product support, robustness improvements, quality resolutions, cost down to maintain the value and efficacy of the product range
- Lead the product lifecycle activity managing the phase in and phase out of products, including the long-term provision of spares
- Responsible for the Technical Sales Support Group, including Global Service Desk **Requirements**: - Proven history of implementing strategic plans and structures to deliver a pipeline of new products.
- Extensive and proven experience in delivering new products from concept design to launch and through life support
- Previuos experience of working as an executive in one of the following industries: dairy, food, automotive, aerospace
- Understanding of the global dairy market, competitors, and benchmarking is a plus
- Successful record of leading and influencing teams and building collaborative relationships
- Strong communication skills, effective problem-solving ability, organizational skills, stress tolerance, result oriented approach.
- Master Degree in Engineering is preferred
- Fluency in English
- Availability to travel **Location: Albinea (RE)

📌 R&d and Innovation Vice President (Automation) (Ivp (Reggio Emilia)
🏢 Keystone S. R. L
📍 Reggio Emilia