Production Specialist

**Job Title**: Production Specialist

**Location**: Cotia, São Paulo

**Key Responsibilities**:
Lead losses elimination initiatives using Firmenich´s continuous improvement system and tools while developing capabilities in cross-functional teams

Leverage achieving area´s and site´s KPIs focused and based on continuous improvement plans and business needs - driven by Brazil operations strategy

Support local CI leader with new standards creation/reviewing in order to achieve local and global business needs according to loss trees

Support capabilities development in own area and within other areas by implementing and creating skill matrix

Owner of continuous improvement operations masterplan for the area

This role also imply quality deviations investigations, process centerlining/parameters ownership, cost analysis, amongst others.

**We value**:
Concluded bachelor level in engineering, preferable chemical, production, food specialties or similar. Chemical bachelor level also accepted.

Fluent English mandatory. Spanish desirable (talking/writing);
SAP knowledge and Excel advanced skills (VBA) is also a must have;
Previous experience with continuous improvement tools implementations (Lean and TPM methodologies desirable). Previous experience reaching the desired KPI involving shopfloor stakeholders and middle-management (managers, supervisors)

Knowledge of SMED (Single-Minute Exchange of Die), OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness), VSM (Value Stream Mapping) - main tools to be used;
**We offer**:
Entry to exciting and inspiring world of perfumes and taste.

Culture that allows you to live your purpose, values creativity, and diversity.

Opportunity to work for a company that cares about environment and sets and achieve ambitious sustainability objectives.

Inclusive benefits package such as Hybrid Work model and generous parental leave

Work in a global and intercultural environment.

Great opportunities to learn and grow.

To be in for an inspiring journey of learning and transformation.

To play a key role in our purpose to improve the quality of life of our workforce, our families, our local communities, and society at large.

To be part of a company shaping a strong legacy through breakthrough industrial innovations and technology.