About this role
<p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:18.0pt;font-family:'Segoe UI', sans-serif">Director, Print System Engineering</span></strong></p> <p style="line-height:15.0pt;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:'Segoe UI', sans-serif">AGFA DPS is a division of the Agfa-Gevaert Group, headquartered in Mortsel, Belgium, and is listed on Euronext Brussels (AGFB).</span></p> <p style="line-height:15.0pt;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:'Segoe UI', sans-serif">Building on Agfa’s longstanding expertise in chemistry and deep knowledge of the Graphics industry, our Digital Printing Solutions business (DPS) has a leading position in inkjet printing.</span></p> <p style="line-height:15.0pt;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:'Segoe UI', sans-serif">We provide sign & display and packaging companies with a range of productive yet versatile wide-format inkjet printers and inks that are powered by dedicated workflow software. In addition we are providing and developing solutions for laminate, leather and other decorative applications as well as designing high performance inkjet inks for industrial applications. All of this is underpinned by a strong IP portfolio and a wealth of human expertise.</span></p> <p style="line-height:15.0pt;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:'Segoe UI', sans-serif">We have grown significantly in recent years and are now seeking a print systems director to help us continue that trend in the years ahead. </span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:13.5pt;line-height:107%;font-family:'Segoe UI', sans-serif">Job Purpose</span></strong></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:'Segoe UI', sans-serif">To deliver inkjet printing systems and technical capabilities that will enable the business to achieve its growth goals and vision.</span></p> <div style="margin:0.0cm;text-align:center;line-height:15.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif" align="center"><hr align="center" size="2" width="100%"></div> <p style="line-height:15.0pt;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:'Segoe UI', sans-serif">Key Tasks and Responsibilities</span></strong></p> <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0cm;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.4px;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;text-indent:0.4px"><span style="font-family:'Segoe UI', sans-serif">Deliver portfolio projects to time, budget and quality requirements.</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.4px;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;text-indent:0.4px"><span style="font-family:'Segoe UI', sans-serif">Engage with key customers external technology partners, sales and service teams to ensure product performance insights are gained, shared and incorporated into product & technology roadmaps. </span></li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.4px;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;text-indent:0.4px"><span style="font-family:'Segoe UI', sans-serif">Build a “no surprise” culture of transparency and key stakeholder engagement.</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.4px;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;text-indent:0.4px"><span style="font-family:'Segoe UI', sans-serif">Contribute to safe working practices and 5S standards.</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.4px;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;text-indent:0.4px"><span style="font-family:'Segoe UI', sans-serif">Contribute to the DPS business product and technology roadmaps</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.4px;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;text-indent:0.4px"><span style="font-family:'Segoe UI', sans-serif">Develop and protect innovative IP</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.4px;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;text-indent:0.4px"><span style="font-family:'Segoe UI', sans-serif">Work with peers to drive technology and process integration and efficiency across sites</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt 0.4px;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;text-indent:0.4px"><span style="font-family:'Segoe UI', sans-serif">Work with external technology partners to build a robust eco system for print systems</span></li> </ul> <div style="margin:0.0cm;text-align:center;line-height:15.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif" align="center"><hr align="center" size="2" width="100%"></div> <p style="line-height:15.0pt;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:'Segoe UI', sans-serif">The Person</span></strong></p> <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0cm;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.4px;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;text-indent:0.4px"><span style="font-family:'Segoe UI', sans-serif">Able to balance high technical standards with coaching and developing team members</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.4px;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;text-indent:0.4px"><span style="font-family:'Segoe UI', sans-serif">To foster a safe and collaborative work environment</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.4px;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;text-indent:0.4px"><span style="font-family:'Segoe UI', sans-serif">Able to operate in a multi-site and multicultural environment</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.4px;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;text-indent:0.4px"><span style="font-family:'Segoe UI', sans-serif">Good communicator and empathetic listener who is able to operate in a creative technical environment and encourage continuous learning</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.4px;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;text-indent:0.4px"><span style="font-family:'Segoe UI', sans-serif">More than 10 years of experience leading engineering teams and ideally experience of developing inkjet printing presses</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt 0.4px;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;text-indent:0.4px"><span style="font-family:'Segoe UI', sans-serif">A degree or higher in an engineering or scientific discipline</span></li> </ul> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"> </p>