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Job Purpose
Lead the implementation of manufacturing excellence initiatives within a small/medium site to embed best practices, reinforce a continuous improvement mindset and streamline non-value added activities
**Core Responsibilities**
- Strategy design and execution_
- Contribute to the design of local Operations strategies by advising on the schedule and execution of key Manufacturing Excellence initiatives.
- Elaborate the manufacturing excellence strategy for the assigned site based on global OPEX strategy and oversee the design and execution of related tactical and operational plans to meet local Operations objectives.
- Lean management_
- Define the local Lean program and step change improvement opportunities in collaboration with site leadership and challenge the local Operations organization in identifying OPEX opportunities in order to define fundamental changes to the value stream.
- Prioritize improvement areas, as well as related actions, and support site teams selecting best tools/methods from the Lean toolbox to execute the improvement initiatives.
- Define Lean certification standards to be met with the Site Operations management and measure level of achievement.
- Develop and leverage internal and external Lean network to capture best practices and eventually recommend and deploy these within the organization.
- Support implementation of focus improvement initiatives in other sites when requested.
- Project management_
- Track implementation progress of approved OPEX projects/programs, monitoring resource plans, project team accountabilities, change requests, deadlines, milestones, etc. and manage periodic updates to project stakeholders.
- Advise Lean/Operational Excellence and Project Managers in developing change management roadmaps.
- Influence local Operations management to engage in the change journey and negotiate resources and capabilities needs.
- Assess local capability gaps and develop and implement solutions with the Site Operations management to close these, e.g. trainings, resource changes, etc.
- Performance Management_
- Implement performance management system (PMS) for the site and cascade its KPIs.
- Implement SOPs for PMS (Performance Management System), SLA (Service level agreements), PDCA
(Problem Solving), Shop floor Scheduling, etc.
- People management_
- Contribute to the annual human resources processes by providing input to line managers regarding performance of project team members.
- Work with the respective line managers and HR Business Partner(s) in developing a project management capabilities in the Engineering function. - Contribute to the development and promotion of functional talents within and outside the Engineering function.
**Academic Background**
- University degree in Engineering or related discipline (Master preferred).
- LEAN certification.
- Project management certification.
**Professional Experience**
- Overall work experience of 4 to 7 years including of which at least 1 year in a Lean implementation role.
- 1 to 2 years of experience in people management.
- Exposure to cross-functional teams and projects.
- Training experience with operators, shift leaders and departmental managers
**Technical Skills**
- Good knowledge of product processing and industrialization processes.
- Good command in project management using TPM, KPI, Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing and project controlling tools.
- Good command in stakeholder management and communications.
- Good command in process mapping and design.
- Good knowledge of value chain diagnostics tools.
- Good knowledge of EHS rules and guidelines.
- Good knowledge of financial concepts (e.g. OPEX, CAPEX) and tools (e.g. SAP).
At Givaudan, you contribute to delightful taste and scent experiences that touch people's lives.
You work within an inspiring teamwork culture - where you can thrive, collaborate and learn from other talented and passionate people across disciplines, regions and divisions.
Every essence of you enriches our world.
Diversity drives innovation and creates closer connections with our employees, customers and partners.
Givaudan embraces diversity and is committed to building an inclusive environment where everyone impacts our world.

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