Product Specialist Automatic Milking Systems

Do you want to work in a global company where you can contribute to a more sustainable food production DeLaval is a leading developer manufacturer and supplier of solutions for dairy farmers around the world. As a company built on innovation we constantly work to find ways of helping our customers do more with less.

Are you a product owner & creative thinker
Do you love to own a product portfolio and solve problems while adapting to a fast-paced environment
Do you want to be part of a global leader in automatic milking systems and make a difference in the lives of dairy farmers

If you answered Yes to these questions then we have an exciting opportunity for you!

We are looking for a Product Specialist to work with our market leading robotic milking of dairy cows primarily the Voluntary Milking System (VMS).
Our milking systems are designed to improve the efficiency productivity and welfare of dairy farms around the world

Role and responsibilities

You will be part of our team that works with the latest technology and is at the forefront of innovation in the industry. Our Product Specialists have the product ownership of the VMS portfolio. This includes making decisions with regards to product lifecycle management quality assurance executing on road map plans as well as securing the future competitiveness of the VMS system. Your daily job consists of multiple speaking partners and cross functional work - adjacent Product Owners R&D teams for Product Development Markets globally Suppliers and Sourcing departments. The Product Specialist is a key role in the bridge between our Markets and R&D teams.

Some of your key responsibilities will include:

• Product ownership of the VMS product.
• Leading requirement management of the VMS product.
• Ensure product competitiveness for quality functionality and cost.
• Supporting our markets to promote and sell the VMS systems.
• Contribute to the innovation and development strategies based on market input.
• Manage the quality work and warranty claims resolution.
• Maintain spare-part assortment.

Qualifications

To be successful in this role we believe that you have:

• University degree in Engineering Product Management Technical Agriculture or experience equivalent to similar degree.
• Have experience with or in product management.
• Good listener and communicator who can combine commercial knowledge product capabilities and process requirements into solutions to provide high business value.
• Process minded; able to deliver according to a defined strategy/provide strategic input.
• Fluent English spoken and written. Fluent Swedish is beneficial. Other languages are appreciated.

Were looking for someone who is organized analytical and can adapt to fast pace changing environment. Youll need to interact effectively with cross-functional and cross-cultural teams. You will have the ability to work independently and as part of a team and be a strong influencer.

Working at DeLaval

Our core values Passion People Professionals and Partnerships connect individuals across entities and geographies. Success is far more than knowledge it is strongly related to behaviour. At DeLaval we are all guided by our three behaviours: Set Direction Make Things Happen and One DeLaval.

We offer you a workplace like no other where state-of-the-art technology goes hand in hand with animal welfare. DeLaval is a part of the Tetra Laval Group together with Tetra Pak and addition we offer:

• Secure employment and benefits from the collective agreement (occupational pension work-related accident insurance).
• Parental leave compensation (approx. 10 percent of the employees monthly salary).
• Wellness allowance of SEK 4 000/year.
• Private healthcare insurance.
• Flexible working hours and reduced working hours.
• 30 days paid annual leave.

Additional information

This is a full-time permanent position based at DeLavals headquarters in Tumba south of Stockholm. The position will report to the System Director Automatic Milking Systems. We offer a hybrid workplace model allowing flexibility to work remotely. The job requires some domestic and international travel.

We review applications ongoing. We do not accept applications via email however if you have any questions regarding the role or the recruitment process dont hesitate to contact us.

Contact

Hiring manager: Gareth Johns
Recruiter: Mathias Gunnstedt

About DeLaval

Our vision is to make sustainable food production possible. As a company built on innovation we constantly work to find ways of helping our customers dairy farmers do more with less by providing world-leading milking equipment and solutions.

Today DeLaval has approximately 4500 passionate professionals operating in more than 100 markets around the world. DeLaval is part of the Tetra Laval Group.
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