Company Description
TOMRA is a global leader in optical and electronic sorting solutions. TOMRA Recycling is a dynamic company with an outstanding product portfolio and a high level of customer satisfaction.
Why join TOMRA – and why stay? It’s simple: we are a continuously growing international company that has retained its family-like atmosphere. Our corporate culture is rooted in Norwegian values, meaning there is no hierarchical mindset.
For our site in Mülheim-Kärlich, we are currently seeking a dedicated Team Lead - Information Systems to join our team as soon as possible.
Job Description
Position overview
Lead and inspire our Business & Application Consulting team (8 experts) to shape the future of TOMRA’s business processes and applications. You will orchestrate activities across Finance, Sales, Service, Engineering, Procurement, Warehousing, Quality, and Production – ensuring everything connects seamlessly from end to end. As Capability Owner for Operations/Production, you’ll set the strategic direction, scout innovations, and drive impactful changes that make a real difference. Working hand in hand with the Enterprise Architect, you will design a scalable, future-ready application landscape. Your leadership will create transparency, build strong partnerships, and deliver measurable value across the business.
Your Responsibilities
- Disciplinary and professional leadership of the Business & Application Consulting team (currently 8 members)
- Coordinate and prioritize all activities across domains (Finance, Sales, Service, Engineering, Procurement, Warehousing, Quality, Production)
- Act as Capability Owner for the domain Operations/Production and drive the strategic development of related processes and applications
- Ensure process continuity and support the end-to-end integration of business processes across systems
- Guide the team in their roles as Process Stewards for their respective domains, with responsibility for both business processes and supporting applications
- Guide the team in implementing and evolving business capabilities in alignment with enterprise architecture and business strategy
- Collaborate closely with the Enterprise Architect to maintain a consistent and scalable application landscape
- Drive the strategic roadmap for business applications in the respective domains, including lifecycle planning and innovation scouting
- Support the team in customizing/configuring systems (especially ERP) and ensure knowledge transfer and skill development
- Actively manage stakeholder relationships with business departments, ensuring transparency, alignment, and value delivery
- Represent ISM in cross-functional initiatives and projects, ensuring the integration of business needs and technical feasibility
- Ensure compliance with internal standards and governance processes
Qualifications
Your Profile
- Completed degree in Computer Science, Business Informatics, Business Administration, or a comparable qualification
- 3-5 years of relevant experience in a similar role
- Proven experience in leading and developing teams, ideally in a cross-functional, domain-oriented setup
- Strong background in IT project and application management, especially with ERP systems (e.g. IFS) and related business applications
- Strategic understanding of the long-term development of ERP, PLM, and CRM as the core pillars of the company’s digital landscape
- Ability to translate business capabilities into system and process requirements, with a strong understanding of end-to-end business processes
- High proficiency in stakeholder management, including communication with business leaders, IT, and external partners
- Experience in digitization initiatives and supporting the development of digital products and services in collaboration with business units
- Openness to emerging technologies such as AI and their potential impact on business processes and applications
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work independently and prioritize effectively
- Experience in process continuity management, including incident handling, change management, and continuous improvement
- Familiarity with customizing/configuring business applications and guiding others in implementation
- Excellent communication skills and a collaborative mindset, with a passion for cross-functional teamwork
- Fluent German and English skills are required; native-level German is preferred
Additional Information
What will you get in return for all the great things you bring to the table?
- 30 days of annual leave
- Subsidized company pension plan
- Subsidized group accident insurance
- Hybrid working model
- Flexible working hours
- Opportunity to purchase TOMRA shares at a discounted rate
- Employee discounts for various online shops via Corporate Benefits
- Company (e-)bike leasing
- Subsidy for gym memberships
- Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) for Women, LGBTQ, and Roots
- Health management programs
- On-site canteen and parking garage
Does this sound like the right opportunity for you?
Please send your CV, a few words about yourself, and your motivation for this position and joining TOMRA in the "Message to manager" field.
Additional Information
*TOMRA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, parental or pregnancy status, marriage and civil partnership, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Reasonable accommodations will be made to meet the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act and will be provided as requested by candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
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