Head of Food

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Join us in shaping and growing AFRY’s Food section in Norway

At AFRY, we combine deep industry expertise with a passion for creating sustainable solutions. We are looking for an inspiring leader who wants to drive growth, develop people, and strengthen AFRYs position as a trusted partner to the Norwegian food industry. 

If you are motivated by building strong teams, developing customer relationships, and creating lasting business impact, this could be your next challenge. 

About AFRY Food 

AFRY Food is a dedicated business segment serving the food and beverage industry across the Nordic region and beyond. 

We support our customers throughout the entire lifecycle of their production facilities, from early studies and concept development to detailed engineering, project execution, and operational improvements.  

Our experts work with leading food companies to improve efficiency, product quality, sustainability, and competitiveness while meeting increasingly stringent requirements for food safety, traceability, and environmental performance.  

We deliver everything from specialist consulting assignments to large multidisciplinary engineering and EPC or EPCM projects, bringing together expertise in process engineering, automation, project management, digitalization, and quality assurance. As an independent advisor, free from ties to specific technologies or suppliers, we always focus on delivering the best solution for our clients. 

About the position 

As Head of Food Norway, you will lead a team of 15 highly skilled consultants and engineers serving some of Norway's leading food companies.  

AFRY Food Norway has a strong market position, an established customer base, and clear potential for further growth. You will play a key role in developing the section further, while ensuring high-quality project delivery and strong customer relationships. 

This is a leadership role where you will develop the team, drive sales and growth, and manage the day-to-day operations of the section. 

As a member of the AFRY Food Management Team, you will contribute to the segment’s strategy and lead the growth of Food in Norway. You will work closely with colleagues across the Nordics to bring together the right expertise for our customers. 

The position reports directly to the Head of Segment Food.  

Your key responsibilities:  

• Driving sales and business development 

• Leading and developing the team, including recruitment 

• Managing the project portfolio 

• Managing the day-to-day operations of the section 

• Building and maintaining strong internal and external relationships

Kvalifikasjoner

Who We Are Looking For 

We believe you are an experienced leader with a passion for people, business development, and customer value creation. 

We are looking for someone with: 

• A Bachelor's or Master's degree in engineering, technology, business or a related field 

• Proven experience in leadership and people management 

• Experience driving business growth, sales, and customer development 

• Strong understanding of project-based business and project management. Preferably experience from EPC projects 

• Commercial acumen and experience with financial follow-up and business planning 

• Strong communication skills in Norwegian and English 

Experience from the food industry is highly valued. However, we also welcome candidates with leadership experience from other process industries or technical consulting environments. 

As a Person 

To thrive in this role, we believe you are: 

• A trusted leader who supports and develops others 

• Values close customer contact and building long-term relationships 

• Enjoys collaborating with colleagues across teams and disciplines 

• Able to think strategically while also staying close to the day-to-day work 

• Curious, collaborative, and always looking to learn and develop 

• Structured and comfortable working in a changing environment 

• Motivated by achieving results together with others 

Ytterligere informasjon

At AFRY, you will have the opportunity to shape and grow a successful business while working alongside some of the industry's most knowledgeable experts. 

We offer: 

• A key leadership role with significant impact and influence 

• The opportunity to grow our Food section and strengthen our position in the Norwegian market 

• A collaborative Nordic organization with extensive expertise 

• Professional and personal development opportunities 

• A culture built on trust, empowerment, and knowledge sharing 

• Competitive compensation and benefits 

Join us in shaping the future of the food industry and accelerating the transition towards a more sustainable and resilient society. 

We would like you to submit a detailed CV along with a brief cover letter explaining why you believe your experience is relevant for the role and what interests you about this opportunity

We review applications on an ongoing basis, so we encourage you to apply early. The final application deadline is 30 November 2026.

For questions regarding the position, please contact: Jessica Stenberg, SVP and Head of Segments Life Science and Food tlf. +46704663298

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