Part of a multidisciplinary team dealing with plant operations and coordinating regional projects
Manage, control and align plant operation (Planning, Manufacturing, QA/QC, internal logistics & shipping, maintenance, sampling) to achieve short and medium term financial and operating objectives
Ensure successful execution of key Operations projects agreed with the business
Support full compliance to rules & regulations established by local or regional authorities
Identify and drive fundamental changes to orient plant team behaviour towards customer needs and ensure sustainable performance
Build, motivate and lead the plant community in line with Firmenich core values
Ensure leadership in HS&E and QA
Lead implementation of OPEX organisation and Continuous Improvement/Lean principles through the value chain
Align daily operations with site mission & objectives and identify key site projects for the project team
Requirements
Degree in Engineering, manufacturing or equivalent
Master's Degree preferred
15 years' experience running a plant
Food Manufacturing experience
Strategic agility
Leading through vision & values
Planning & organizing
Building a successful team
Building partnerships, internally and with clients