Knowledge Manager Location: Lodz, PL, 90-530 At Barry Callebaut, we are on a journey to transform the cocoa and chocolate industry. As the world’s leading manufacturer of high-quality chocolate and cocoa products, our actions truly shape the future of our industry. We are a business-to-business company, serving the entire food sector, from the cocoa bean to the finest chocolate product. We are a company with a purpose, we believe in doing well by doing good and reinvesting in the communities we operate. We have a long-standing commitment to sustainability and our goal is to shape a sustainable cocoa and chocolate future. We are headquartered in Zurich, and have more than 12,000 passionate Employees working in more than 40 countries worldwide. We are very proud of who we are and what we do. And of course, we are always looking for talented people to help us have a positive impact on our industry and beyond! About the role: At Barry Callebaut, we are committed to fostering an environment that encourages continuous learning and growth. As the Head of R&D knowledge, you will play a crucial role in building the strategic capabilities across all regions in R&D. This role requires a balance of strategic planning, coordination, hands-on management and creation of learning resources and tools. You will manage the knowledge within R&D, collaborate with subject matter experts, and work with content providers to create, curate, facilitate, and maintain impactful learning initiatives. You will be responsible for maintaining the tools and learning modules specific to R&D, ensuring the efficient exchange, creation, and storage of knowledge and expertise within the CI&TS organization. Furthermore, this role includes coordinating across regions and collaborating with the Global Learning & Development team to drive global learning and growth initiatives within R&D. Key responsibilities: + Develop and execute a functional knowledge and learning strategy that aligns with organizational goals and capability requirements within R&D, the CI&TS team and the global learning strategy. + Manage the creation, facilitation, and continuous improvement of R&D learning initiatives, including the CI&TS organization's knowledge exchange platforms (e.g. centralized knowledge management system, internal wikis, or dedicated collaboration space) + Partner with subject matter experts and external content providers to ensure that learning content is relevant, up-to-date, and effective. + Own the Technical Library, ensuring it serves as a comprehensive resource for the CI&TS team. + Coordinate learning activities across regions, ensuring consistency and alignment with global L&D strategies and initiatives. + Centrally maintain CI&TS specific knowledge, training and onboarding materials as well as customer training.. + Drive the adoption of global and R&D-specific learning initiatives and foster a culture of continuous learning. + Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of learning solutions, using data to inform future learning strategies. + Manage the Document Management System (DMS) for CI&TS, facilitating secure and efficient access to critical documents and reports. + Be part of the group-wide L&D community and follow the global L&D standards and processes at BC + Stay updated on the latest trends in technologies, CI&TS and L&D to ensure R&D’s learning and knowledge management approach stays up to date. About you: + Expertise in R&D Passion for Learning and Knowledge Sharing, + Tech savvy ; well – organized, detail minded and accurate, + Excellent communication skills (verbal and writing), + Fluent in English, + Experience in Learning and Development, particularly in developing effective e-learnings, + Bachelor degree, + Advanced knowledge of MS office applications, Articulate 360, ideally with Google Workspace, + Open to learn on BC databases for learning, training and knowledge sharing. We offer: + Employment on a regular basis in the sweetest company in the world. + Annual bonus based on your work results. + Lunch card to be used for groceries and restaurants. + Private medical care in Lux Med (basic package fully financed by BC). + Fit Profit sports card co-financed by BC. + PPE: we care about your future, and we save money for your retirement. + Cafeteria Program as a part of Social Fund. + Group life insurance. + Hybrid working model: min. 8 days in the office a month. + As part of our work-life balance culture, we can start work between 7 am and 10 am. + Free consultation with a lawyer once a quarter. + Chocolate! Yes, surprising but we have chocolate in the office, for Christmas, BC’s Birthday, and many other occasions during the year. + And if chocolate is still not enough, you can join one of our theme clubs, where together with other employees we develop our passions and interests. + Daily delivery of fresh fruits and veggies to the office. + You can purchase our sweet products with a special discount. + Relax zone in the office and plenty of options to choose from: PlayStation 5, football table, pool table, Ping-Pong, library, table games, and massage chairs. + Sport @work? Sure! We have treadmills and indoor exercise bikes with a laptop station. + We like to party as much as we like chocolate! We have integration budgets we can use for team events. + Forever Chocolate and Event Team: you can join them and have a real influence on social life in BC and CSR activities. At Barry Callebaut, we are committed to Diversity & Inclusion. United by our strong values, we thrive on the diversity of who we are, where we come from, what we’ve experienced and how we think. We are committed to nurturing an inclusive environment where people can truly be themselves, grow to their full potential and feel they belong. #oneBC - Diverse People, Sustainable Growth. If you want to learn more about Barry Callebaut, please find further information here. Were you missing anything in this job ad? Please share your feedback with us by clickinghere (https://app.talenthub.io/feedback/ad81b0fb66d2416990060452e7511e45?default\_lang=en) .