AI and Digitalization Operations Manager

AI and Digitalization Operations Manager (m/f/d)

With around 9,000 employees, AGRANA is the global leader in fruit preparations and also a major producer of fruit juice concentrates in Europe as well as being a key manufacturer of customised starch products and organic ethanol in its Starch segment. AGRANA is also one of today's leading sugar companies in Central and Eastern Europe.

We are seeking a dedicated AI and Digitalization Operations Manager (m/f/d) to join our team as soon as possible on a full-time basis.

Your responsibilities:

• Identify and structure AI use cases in manufacturing operations based on business impact and feasibility.
• Lead AI pilot projects from scoping to implementation, including KPI definition, ROI tracking and operational relevance.
• Drive the transition from pilot to scalable solutions across multiple production sites.
• Act as the interface between Operations and the AI Center of Excellence, translating business needs into technical requirements.
• Collaborate closely with plant managers, engineers, operational teams, and AI technology experts to ensure adoption and integration into daily operations.
• Promote AI awareness and support change management and capability-building initiatives across Operations.
• Monitor and drive measurable improvements in operational efficiency, cost, energy consumption, product quality, and operational reliability.

Your profile

• Master's degree in Engineering, Process Technology, Data Science, or a related field.
• Additional training in AI, advanced analytics, or digital technologies is an advantage.
• 7-12 years of experience in manufacturing, process industry, operational excellence, or a comparable environment.
• Proven experience in digitalization, data analytics, or AI-driven initiatives.
• Strong understanding of industrial processes, including production, maintenance, quality, and energy management.
• Experience leading cross-functional projects involving Operations and IT/OT.
• Experience scaling solutions across multiple sites is a strong advantage.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills across all organizational levels.
• Fluency in English is required; German is preferred.

Our offer

• Excellent occupational and personal development perspectives within an international group with headquarters in Austria
• A unique opportunity to shape the future of AI in manufacturing and drive tangible business impact.
• Diversified and interesting tasks in a dynamic team
• Various internal company benefits e.g. working from home, staff canteen, various sport and leisure-time activities, health care offers etc.
• Our attractive remuneration is based on current market salaries. You can expect an annual gross salary starting at EUR 80,000,- all in, whereby we are open to overpayment in the case of corresponding qualifications and experience.

Contact Marlene EBNER | HR Business Partner

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