Industrial Performance Director

Lindt & Sprüngli•Stratham, NH

About The Position

The individual in this position is responsible for managing all facets of industrial performance at the Stratham manufacturing facility and the Lindt Co-Pack locations. This includes providing operational support by focusing on and managing top priorities of utilization, cost, losses and savings across Operations. In addition, the individual in this position will be responsible for ensuring performance optimization in new product design, challenging other functions within Operations to strive for top performance, leading change and continuous performance improvements through LPW (Lindt Production Way), and continuously improving the organization by supporting performance-driven people development. The Director of IP coordinates the LPW (Lindt Performance Way) Program based on the WCOM (World Class Operations Management) and TPM (Total Productive Maintenance) philosophy, implementing a culture of continuous improvement to increase operational efficiencies and productivity through a TPM Pillar approach and launching teams to eliminate losses. As part of the LPW approach, the production Training and Education department is also reporting to the Director of Industrial Performance to ensure the T&E strategy and objectives are aligned to the overall Industrial Performance vision and mission.

Requirements

Proven judgment and decision-making skills.
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Proven knowledge of WCOM (World Class Operations Management) / TPM (Total Productive Maintenance) methodology: 5S, PCS, TPM Pillars, Strategy deployment (Hoshin Kanri), Driving System (Steering, Budgeting, Reporting, Auditing, Results Tracking)
Strong leadership capabilities.
Clear oral and written presentation skills.
Ability to effectively communicate ideas, concepts and procedures to all levels within the organization, from the factory floor to senior management.
Ability to set priorities while being self-disciplined and consistent.
Ability to efficiently work independently as well as in a team environment.
Ability to develop and implement action steps and hold team members accountable
Ability to identify training needs and define programs to ensure teams have the necessary skill sets to see projects through.
Ability to teach and train direct reports, peers, members of other functions
Project Management skills including use of MS Project.
Food or pharmaceutical background preferred. Chocolate experience desired.
BA Degree in Business, Engineering or other relevant discipline; MBA preferred.
5+ years working in a food plant, preferably chocolate plant.
5+ years in new product development/commercialization, brand management or supply chain management, preferably in a CPG environment.
5+ years successful development and coordination of WCOM (World Class Operations Management) / TPM (Total Productive Maintenance) based continuous improvement program in a manufacturing site (track record requested)
3+ years managing a team.
Equivalent combination of education and experience is acceptable.