Job opportunity
Head of GEA Academy - GEA Group (f/m/d)
GEA is one of the largest suppliers for the food and beverage processing industry and a wide range of other process industries. Approximately 18,000 employees in more than 60 countries contribute significantly to GEA’s success – come and join them! We offer interesting and challenging tasks, a positive working environment in international teams and opportunities for personal development and growth in a global company.
Job information
Reference Number
JR-0029967
Job function
Human Resources
Position type
Full time
Site
Peter-Müller-Straße 12, 40468 Düsseldorf
Your responsibilities and tasks:
At GEA we are committed to driving high performance, fostering innovation, and perpetuating a culture of continuous development. Our mission is to empower our team with the skills and knowledge essential for success in the future of work and to enhance their career sustainability
The Head of GEA Academy - GEA Group (w/m/d) is a strategic role that will shape the educational backbone of our organization. Reporting to the Head of the Center of Expertise, your leadership will be instrumental in pioneering transformative learning initiatives that catalyze organizational growth. You will spearhead the formation of a cutting-edge Corporate Academy, embedding a culture of lifelong learning and equipping our workforce for tomorrow's challenges.
Craft and execute a long-term, company-wide HR strategy in learning and development
Build a leading-edge Corporate Academy that embeds a culture of continuous learning and equips our workforce with the skills and knowledge to thrive in the future of work and strengthen their employability.
Create transformative group-wide learning programs that drive high performance, innovation, our company culture and continuous development across the company.
Align the Academy’s initiatives with GEA’s key strategic targets (e. g. Mission 26), fostering a robust learning culture, and achieving operational excellence.
Cultivate strong relationships with Top Executive Leaders and stakeholders
Envision and strategize for the GEA Academy's future, nurturing its leadership and team
Your profile and qualifications:
Advanced degree (Master’s or Doctorate) in Learning and Development, Organizational Development / Psychology, Business Administration, or a related field.
Bring a wealth of experience, with many years leading learning and development, including a significant tenure in a senior executive role.
Showcase a successful history within a globally recognized, cutting-edge academy.
Demonstrate a track record of crafting and implementing substantial L&D programs and tools.
Possess in-depth knowledge of L&D market trends and the ability to integrate these insights into our organization's strategy.
Strong leadership and team-building skills with a history of inspiring and developing high-performing teams.
Be comfortable engaging at all levels of the organization - from the factories to the management teams
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Join a top employer
GEA is certified as a Top Employer by the Top Employers Institute for Europe. We have high scores for Leadership, Ethics & Integrity and Sustainability.
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A world of opportunities
We’re a global industrial engineering company and one of the world’s largest systems suppliers for the food, beverage and pharmaceutical sectors, and many others. GEA offers exciting and diverse training and career opportunities around the world.
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About GEA
GEA’s heritage stretches back more than 140 years. Today, we operate in resilient customer industries with a dedicated workforce of more than 18,000 employees and conduct business with more than 150 countries.
