Head of Nutrition Plant Engineering

About us:

GEA is one of the world's largest systems suppliers for the food, beverage, and pharmaceutical sectors. Our portfolio includes machinery, plants, advanced process technology, components, and comprehensive services. Used across diverse industries, our solutions enhance the sustainability and efficiency of production processes globally.

The GEA Nutrition Plant Engineering Division specialises in the delivery of project solutions to customers through engineering and project management in machinery, plants, process technology and components.  We provide solutions for sophisticated production processes to diverse end-user markets, from design and specification, to fabrication, installation and commissioning.

Head of Nutrition Plant Engineering (NPE) Cluster – Oceania

Are you a strategic leader with a passion for driving growth, developing markets, and shaping the future of a high-performing cluster? We are seeking an experienced Cluster Leader to steer the development and implementation of our strategy across all NPE entities within the region.  This senior role carries full P&L responsibility for all entities within the respective cluster and could be positioned in either Auckland or Melbourne.

In this pivotal role, you will lead strategic sales and business development initiatives, identify new market opportunities, and ensure the successful execution of our business plans. You will provide strong strategic and operational leadership, aligning the cluster with Business Unit and Business Line priorities while delivering outstanding financial and performance outcomes.

As a key representative of the organisation, you will build influential relationships with customers, partners, and internal stakeholders. You will lead and develop a diverse team, foster collaboration across a matrix environment, and drive the integration of global initiatives across the cluster. The role requires the ability to navigate complexity, make impactful decisions, and travel up to 40% to support regional and strategic activities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement the cluster strategy, including market, growth, and business development plans
• Drive strategic sales, customer engagement, and market expansion activities
• Lead performance delivery across all entities, ensuring strong financial results and governance
• Hold full P&L responsibility for the entities within the respective cluster, including new machines and service
• Inspire, motivate, and develop the team, fostering a collaborative and high-performing culture
• Ensure alignment with global and BU strategies, processes, and initiatives
• Build strong relationships with key clients, industry partners, and internal stakeholders
• Oversee budgets, mid-term plans, and operational performance requirements

What You Bring:

• Demonstrated strategic leadership experience in a technical, industrial, or multi-entity environment
• Strong background in sales, business development, and executing growth strategies
• Proven ability to lead teams, influence across a matrix organisation, and drive alignment
• Confidence managing financial performance and governance frameworks
• Excellent communication, relationship-building, and decision-making skills
• Ability to travel up to 40% as needed across the region

Our Values:

At GEA, we stand for Responsibility, Integrity, Diversity, Passion, and Excellence. If you share these values, we would like to hear from you. We welcome all applications and consider all candidates equally.

This is an exciting opportunity to play a decisive role in shaping our cluster's direction and long-term success. If you are a strategic thinker with a passion for growth, leadership, and delivering meaningful results, we would love to hear from you.