Global CAPEX Director
You will lead our global CAPEX portfolio, valued at over 100 million euros, overseeing major projects such as expansions, production facilities, warehouses, office buildings, and laboratories.
Are you ready to play a key role in Palsgaard’s growth?
As Global CAPEX Director, you will lead our global CAPEX portfolio, valued at over 100 million euros, overseeing major projects such as expansions, production facilities, warehouses, office buildings, and laboratories. You will collaborate closely with the Executive Leadership Team and Site Directors, reporting directly to the COO.
In this strategic role, you'll establish and enhance portfolio management processes, ensuring alignment with business goals, and ensuring projects are delivered on time, within scope, and on budget. You'll also lead a global team of project managers, driving accountability and ensuring project phases run smoothly and efficiently. The CAPEX scope includes all major expansions and constructions of production facilities, warehouses, office buildings, application, and QC laboratories. This role requires close collaboration with Site Directors and other global support functions. Steering committees for the projects are established costing of the Executive Management Team and the Global CAPEX Director.
The ideal candidate will be a strategic, business-oriented professional with a holistic perspective and experience in project and portfolio management. A key aspect of the role will be developing and structuring portfolio management processes while overseeing the overall project portfolio. Additionally, you will lead, support, and develop a team of skilled internal and external project managers, ensuring accountability at every stage to meet project commitments within scope, time, and budget.
Key Responsibilities:
- Shape and execute the CAPEX portfolio to align with company strategy and goals.
- Lead a global team of project managers to deliver projects on time and within budget, adhering to project governance frameworks.
- Enhance project management disciplines across the organization, focusing on governance, contract management, and delivery.
- Develop and maintain project models and tools to ensure compliance with safety standards, FSSC 22000, and ISO 9001.
- Monitor project processes for efficiency in time, resources, and cost management.
- Drive innovation by incorporating the latest industry trends and technologies to enhance competitiveness.
- Build strong relationships across global teams and ensure steering committee oversight for projects.
What we’re looking for:
The ideal candidate has a strong engineering background, with extensive leadership and operational experience in managing complex, high-value projects. You should be a strategic thinker, excellent communicator, and proven executor of cross-functional projects exceeding EUR 100 million.
Key qualifications:
- Master’s degree in engineering or project management (with a bachelor’s in engineering).
- 10+ years of relevant experience in the process industry, including 7+ years in leadership roles within a large, global organization.
- Proven project management expertise, with certifications such as PMP or PRINCE2.
- Strong financial understanding and budget management experience.
- Experience in process automation and knowledge of digital trends.
- Familiarity with FSSC 22000 and ISO 9001 standards.
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
- Comprehensive business acumen.
Location Requirements:
The position is based in Juelsminde, Denmark, with travel expected to other sites and external partners. The successful candidate should be located within driving distance or be willing to relocate.
If you have any questions, you are welcome to reach out to COO, Kim Bøjstrup at +45 2249 6684
- Department
- Global CAPEX
- Locations
- Palsgaard A/S - Denmark
Palsgaard A/S - Denmark
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About Palsgaard
At Palsgaard, we specialise in plant-based food emulsifiers, a field we've led for over 100 years. Our small yet crucial role in delivering delicious foods extends to non-food markets such as polymers and personal care.
A Century of Expertise
Since our founder Einar Viggo Schou invented the plant-based emulsifier in 1917, we've driven innovation through our seven global application centres.
Our food technology experts are dedicated to using our understanding of emulsifiers to drive constant innovation and empower the international food industry to explore new trends.
Nexus, our R&D sister company, advances emulsifier technology with significant scientific freedom, ensuring innovative solutions for Palsgaard's diverse applications.
Impactful Emulsifiers
Emulsifiers blend incompatible ingredients like water, oil, and air, significantly enhancing product quality. They enable stable emulsions, prevent oil separation, and control aeration and viscosity in bakery, confectionery, dairy, ice cream, margarine, and plant-based foods. Combined with stabilisers, they improve texture, mouthfeel, and shelf-life while supporting healthier food options.
Committed to Responsibility
Since 1908, we've fostered a culture of responsibility, loyalty, and respect, celebrating our colleagues, families, and communities. Our ambition drives responsible sourcing, reduced energy consumption, and CO2 emissions. We address societal challenges such as food waste and safety and offer RSPO SG-certified emulsifiers.
Beyond Food
Our emulsifiers also serve personal care and polymer markets, providing safe, sustainable alternatives to conventional additives. They enhance food packaging and help reduce food waste.
Owned by the Schou Foundation, we have nearly 700 colleagues in 17 countries and six factories on four continents.
Join us in shaping the future of plant-based emulsifiers at Palsgaard.
Global CAPEX Director
You will lead our global CAPEX portfolio, valued at over 100 million euros, overseeing major projects such as expansions, production facilities, warehouses, office buildings, and laboratories.
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