Global Capex Manager

On behalf of one of our esteemed clients, a worldwide top-leader American company operating in the Food Process industry, manufacturing and selling their products in more than 90 countries worldwide, we are currently looking for the top talented Global Capex Manager to be based in Czech Republic.

Position:                 Global Capex Manager

Report to:               Global Business Development Director

Location:                Teplice, Czech Republic
Job Type:               Permanent
Salary Range:         (according to experience)

Benefits:                Annual incentive plan 7,5%, annual salary increase subject to personal performance and business conditions, 25 days vacation, pension insurance contribution, meal provision, contribution to study and languages courses, SOS Line (Help in difficult situations), Benefit a.s. (Electronic cards for service delivery), 5 days of home office annually.

About our client

Our client with its parent well-kown company owns multiple famous brands in the industry of artificial and natural zero- and reduced-calorie sweeteners, distributed in more than 90 countries.

They are investing in innovation and brand building to drive long-term profitable growth. With the natural sweetener category experiencing an average of 9% year-over-year growth and one of their famous brand as one of the fastest growing in this specific market, they are positioned to drive incredible brand awareness with consumers and become the go-to sweetener company for everything from coffee and tea to baking needs.

About the role mission

If you enjoy a fast-paced, entrepreneurial culture where you can make an impact starting on your first day, then our client is the right place to work at.

The Global Capex Manager is responsible for investigation and execution of Investment projects within global Supply Chain, for internal production (90%) or at external manufacturer’s facilities (10%).

She/he is in charge of global capex process administration by coordinating activities with cross-functional teams.

Key responsibilities

·          Identify investment requirements and opportunities.

·          Analyzes and selects the best technical and manufacturing process solution for company needs.

·          Find the best price for required functionality and/or service available on the market.

·          Collaborates with Business Development, R&D and Quality on New Product Development, productivity and capex projects

·          Collaborates with Operation on production start-ups linked with executed CAPEX projects.

·          Plans and ensures execution of Capex projects deliverables within agreed-upon timing and budget.

·          Conducts regular project team meetings. Regularly presents project status, and elevates issues to management when necessary.

·          Manage CAPEX process administration such as AR approval, budgeting and monthly forecasting. 

Qualifications

·          Minimum 2 to 5 years of experience.

·          Manufacturing and/or Engineering experience.

·          Excellent project management, follow-through and planning skills for self and team.

·          Good negotiation skills.

·          Open-minded with the ability to adapt, improvise and problem solving.

·          Handling complexity and managing details.

·          Someone who enjoys a dynamic, fast-paced environment, not afraid to “roll up sleeves”.

·          Driven with a sense of urgency.

·          Self-motivated and results driven.

·          Good knowledge of Microsoft Excel particularly and Microsoft Office applications in general (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint).

·          Czech native with fluency in English.

 Education

·          Bachelor’s Degree in Operations, Engineering or related field.