TOMRA has a fantastic story to tell. We are a world-leading technology company working with almost 5000 employees to expand the circular economy and contribute to a more sustainable future. Why is it worthwhile to start and stay at TOMRA? Quite simply, we are a steadily growing international company that has retained its family atmosphere. Our corporate culture is Norwegian, which means there is no hierarchical thinking. If you are interested in titles and hierarchy, you are at the wrong place here. We see a bright future in economic terms. Aside from that, it´s nice to know that our recycling machines are helping to make the world cleaner. 

Our customers have a wide variety of backgrounds and so do we. We like to hire people from all walks of life. It’s not just the right thing to do, but it also makes TOMRA stronger. And we’ll have to be strong to save the world. 

Belonging to the TOMRA Recycling division, the business model of our new start-up venture TOMRA Feedstock is to buy mixed plastic waste from incinerators and operate own plastic grading / sorting plants that turn the mixed plastic into a sellable feedstock stream for recyclers.

We are looking for a Technology & Innovation Manager (m/f/d) within TOMRA Recycling / Feedstock who will ensure that our plastic grading / sorting plants are operated by cutting edge technology and innovates processes constantly. 

Our new Technology & Innovation Manager (m/f/d) will work together with the rest of the team, to frequently design new material processing concepts and commercialize the recycling of waste streams, that would otherwise  go to incineration. A profound understanding of the specifics of plastic waste and its circularity is therefore crucial, along with feeling comfortable at waste processing plants and being in contact with technology partners to bring the concepts into life.  

The Position requires readiness to travel of approximately 30%, having the ability to work remotely the rest of the time. 

Responsibilities of the Technology & Innovation Manager (m/f/d): 

• Designing & engineering of material processing concepts for pre-sorting & splitting plants 

• Developing new potential recycling applications and making proposals for commercializing new streams 

• Testing and evaluation of new equipment & technology solutions  

• Successfully leading contract negotiations to secure best equipment at best price 

• Consulting in- and externally with regards to technical expertise 

• Evaluating processed materials incl. chemical analysis

• 5+ years of working experience in a similar role in technical consulting, preferably in a sorting / grading plant 

• Profound understanding of recycling processes and specifics of plastic waste 

• Strong communication skills, being able to make complex technical processes understandable to non-technical stakeholders and adapting per target group, being fluent in English with German and / or another European language as a plus 

• Creative and innovative personality, thinking outside of the box to develop new approaches to circularity 

Educational background 

• A technical university degree, preferably in mechanical engineering, environmental engineering, process engineering or waste management 

• Additional business / commercial knowledge being a plus  

Other skills / abilities  

• Thinking along and completing assigned tasks independently  

• Solution-oriented team player with intercultural competence 

• High mobility, readiness to travel to plants and business partners on a frequent basis

What else do we have to offer? 

• A rewarding, unique and exciting position in a company focused on making a positive impact on the climate and making every resource count 

• A high degree of personal responsibility and the opportunity to implement your own ideas 

• Individual personal development with many possibilities for growth within the different divisions and regions 

• A great international and diverse team, who recognizes each individual and supports each other 

• Hybrid working & flexible working hours 

• Staying healthy by using a job bike or joining Sport Clubs where we support the membership 

Are you interested? 

Please send us 

• a motivation letter (indicating why you are a good match for this position), 

• CV and 

• desired annual gross salary 

• notice Period (in weeks or months) 

• Certificates from education and trainings 

Please be aware that we only except digital applications – thank you!