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Mit rund 9.000 Mitarbeiterinnen und Mitarbeitern ist AGRANA Weltmarktführer bei Fruchtzubereitungen sowie bedeutendster Produzent von Fruchtsaftkonzentraten in Europa und im Segment Stärke ein bedeutender Produzent von kundenspezifischen Stärkeprodukten und Bioethanol. AGRANA ist außerdem das führende Zuckerunternehmen in Zentral- und Osteuropa. 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. In this role, you will drive the industrialization of Artificial Intelligence (AI) across AGRANA's operations. You will identify, prioritize, and implement high-value AI use cases and ensure successful solutions are scaled across production sites, delivering measurable improvements in efficiency, quality, energy consumption, reliability, and safety. 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 Erfahren Sie mehr über AGRANA Group und besuchen Sie uns gerne auch auf LinkedIn . Als globales Unternehmen sind wir sehr stolz auf unsere vielfältige Belegschaft und legen großen Wert auf Chancengleichheit und Diversität. Wir möchten alle, die sich für unser Unternehmen begeistern, unabhängig von Alter, Behinderung, ethnischer Herkunft, Geschlecht, Religion oder sexueller Orientierung, dazu einladen sich zu bewerben. Haben wir Ihr Interesse geweckt? Dann freuen wir uns über Ihre Online-Bewerbung.