Innovation & Continuous Improvement Partner

Innovation & Continuous Improvement Partner
Viseu
Viseu, Viseu District, Portugal

About the job Innovation & Continuous Improvement Partner

Just Vargas is a human resources consultancy that recruits, trains, accompanies, challenges, and encourages candidates and companies to make the best use of their talents.

We are currently recruiting anInnovation & Continuous Improvement Partner for a reference client in the agribusiness sector.

Key Responsibilities:

• Define, plan, and coordinate R&D projects aligned with the company's strategic objectives;
  
  
  
  
• Identifyopportunities for innovation and continuous improvement in internal processes;
  
  
  
  
• Promote efficiency within the product/supplier logistics chain and optimize stock management;
  
  
  
  
• Foster partnerships with universities, research centers, Co
  Labs, and other external entities involved in R&D activities;
  
  
  
  
• Coordinate R&Dprojects with impact across the value chain agricultural production, processing, distribution, and retail;
  
  
  
  
• Collaborate with Quality, Procurement, Marketing, Production, and Logistics teams to implement new processes;
  
  
  
  
• Monitor technological and market trends relevant to the sector (e. G. , AI, robotics, automation, etc. );
  
  
  
  
• Prepare, submit, and manage applications for funding programs related to R&D and sustainability projects.

Requirements:

• Degree in Industrial Engineering and Management, or a related field;
  
  
  
  
• Minimum of 5 years experience in roles related to innovation and process transformation;
  
  
  
  
• Proven experience in preparing, submitting, and managing funded project applications;
  
  
  
  
• Strong knowledge of sustainability, innovation, and emerging technologies;
  
  
  
  
• Solid project management skills and ability to work collaboratively with multiple stakeholders;
  
  
  
  
• Analytical mindset, strategic thinking, and
  - oriented approach;
  
  
  
  
• Fluency in Portuguese and English;
  
  
  
  
• Strategic vision combined with operational focus;
  
  
  
  
• Collaborative leadership and experience in team and project management;