Manufacturing Excellence Manager

Barry Callebaut • Saint-Hyacinthe, QC

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About The Position

We are looking for a Manufacturing excellence manager to drive our change agenda, leading to full implementation of BCOS (Barry Callebaut Operating System) at site level in-line with regional/site Master Plan. The role focuses on development of site BCOS work processes capabilities to deliver BIC results in line with BC ‘Go for ZERO’ vision. The site manufacturing excellence manager will guide and support site leaders, middle management, and core teams to implement all pillars work processes to deliver expected site goals and results.

Requirements

• Bachelor / Master degree in Engineering (Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, Food);
• 5 to 10 years of manufacturing experience ;
• Minimum 3 years of experience in implementing Continuous Improvement process, such as: TPM, Lean Supply Chain principles and tools and/or Six Sigma;
• Extensive background or skill set in: IWS (Integrated Work Systems), WCM (World Class Manufacturing) or Leading Transformation;
• Experience in working and leading initiatives in multicultural environment;
• Extensive software capability including Microsoft environment, Excel, Word, Minitab or other statistical software and MS Project.
• Experience of project management and governance systems.
• Strong influencing skills, ability to direct the BCOS program without formal authority over organization leaders;
• Great listening skills and motivator. Ability to teach/ coach others and develop talents;
• Advanced level of english language proficiency (to interact with colleagues and partners abroad).

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge and experience on use of SAP ERP systems is seen as a desirable skill;

Responsibilities

• Support the revision, implementation and coaching to deploy pillar work processes;
• Lead site process of target setting and deployment (hoshin planning);
• Guarantee all KPIs are reported in the system and on time;
• Generate intelligence to support actions that continuously improve site performance across the balanced score card;
• Guarantee RCA activities involving plant leads and designated area members for all KPIs to drive to target;
• Coordinate daily routine activities (team board meetings hourly, daily etc.) and operational review meetings on a monthly basis;
• Make visible to the entire supply chain, the losses opportunities creating a map of losses and site productivity pipeline;
• Be the representative of the sites’ program implementation for the local management team and broader BC organization;
• Play a leading role on developing and deploying/adoption of MES and other site digital initiatives in line with I4.0 strategy;
• Deploy regular self-assessment using the BCOS Health check tools – and build action plan to close gaps versus site Master Plan;
• Promote internal and external benchmark exercises, looking for opportunities to improve local site performance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager