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In 25 years from now, there will be a lot more mouths to feed on the planet, requiring up to 70 percent more food and an additional 40 percent clean fresh water. Alfa Laval is already ahead in developing solutions for this challenge, including our membrane technology. Our Membrane Test & Innovation Centre in Nakskov, Denmark, features a broad range of process test equipment and an expert team dedicated to helping customers optimize production processes and minimize environmental impact. We offer services such as customer innovation testing, process and application development, and thorough analytic expertise. The Test & Innovation Centre Manager plays a pivotal role in maintaining high testing standards and customer satisfaction, presenting an opportunity to drive innovation and sustainability in the industry.

As a member of our team, you thrive in a truly diverse and inclusive workplace based on care and empowerment. You are here to make a difference. Constantly building bridges to the future with sustainable solutions that have an impact on our planet’s most urgent problems. Making the world a better place. Every day.

About the Role 

As the manager of Test & Innovation Center, you are responsible for the team carrying ourout various performance testing of all types of membranes to ensure sufficient and reliable test and verification of products in a cost and time efficient manner including customer tests.

As part of the responsibilities, you are expected to develop procedures and equipment to achieve efficient verification of products accordingly with required legislation. It will be your task to plan and maintain testing capacities and resources to fulfil requirements from internal stakeholders and external stakeholders.

You will be responsible for attracting, retaining, and developing the right competencies in the team to secure relevant performance testing for the products in scope can be carried out. As manager of the team, you are also expected to take on an operational role, carrying out part of the performance tests.

The position is based in Nakskov, Denmark and we expect the travel activity to be 25 - 30 days a year.

What you know

To succeed in the role, you have minimum 10 years of experience from similar position or other relevant background within membrane technology. You bring substantial experience from test environments, preferably also the production of membranes, customer-related tests within pharma and various food applications (fish, yellow beans, chicken feet, etc.) or to, and for example, the commissioning of membrane system installations at customer sites.

You have outstanding leadership skills and strong ability to inspire and build high performing teams. Ideally, you hold a master’s degree in chemical engineering with deep membrane technical knowledge and are proficient in English as your primary working language. 

Who You Are 

We are seeking an experienced leader to lead a team of test technicians and test engineers. You possess both a strategic perspective and a sincere interest in membrane technology. You thrive in leadership roles and are passionate about nurturing talent, advancing technology, and fostering business growth, always with the customer at the forefront. Building networks, nurturing relationships, and collaborating with colleagues and external partners are activities you find fulfilling. At the same time, you stay close to everyday work and enjoy being part of the daily execution. 

What's in it for you?

We present an exciting position within an open and welcoming environment, where we collaborate to foster personal and collective growth and create value. Your work will make a substantial impact on Alfa Laval's future success. 

For more information, please contact.

Managing Director, Sally Ann Skelmose on +45 2895 4329 or Sallyann.Skelmose@AlfaLaval.Com

Talent Acquisition Partner, Claus Wiinholt on Claus.Wiinholt@AlfaLaval.Com

Please send your application and resume through the link below no later than 31 of August 2024

We are conducting a continuous review of received applications. We do not accept applications via email, they will be deleted, due to General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

We look forward to hearing from you soon!

We care about diversity, inclusion, and equity in our recruitment processes. We also believe behavioral traits can provide important insights into a candidate's fit to a role. To help us achieve this we apply Pymetrics assessments, and upon application you will be invited to play the assessment games.

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