About the role:
Barry Callebaut is a global organization poised for growth; a company that has embraced the vision to delight its customers while out-performing its competitors, a business that is committed to sustainability, has innovation in its DNA, is a leader in complex manufacturing and supply chain solutions and is focused on being a best-in-class employer. Barry Callebaut seeks diverse and passionate people who thrive in a dynamic environment, focused on continuous learning, living BC’s Values, and of course, loving chocolate.
The Manufacturing Excellence Manager drives our change agenda, leading to full implementation of the new Barry Callebaut Operating System (BCOS) at the site level, in line with the regional/site Master Plan.
The role focuses on the development of site BCOS work processes and capabilities to deliver best in class results in line with Barry Callebaut’s ‘Go for ZERO’ vision. The Site Manufacturing Excellence Manager will guide and support site leaders, middle management, and core teams to implement all pillars and work processes to deliver expected site goals and results.
The implementation of the BCOS program includes the following activities:
In combination with site leadership team, create a Zero loss culture enhancing people's capability towards loss eradication Bring visibility of site losses (via Loss tree) and deploy pillar capabilities tackling/prioritizing major losses. Work regularly with regional coaches, make sure pillar leads execute agreed actions between visits (provide necessary coaching and support) Work closely with the Regional Manufacturing Excellence Director in order to guarantee total alignment with Regional and Global performance targets and global standard work process recommendations. Guarantee site productivity agenda, and leverage any internal/external resources to help on target delivery as necessary. Support adoption of digital solutions at site level, making sure the new technology and ways of working are incorporated into site routine. Coordinate the KPI performance review at site level, looking for capabilities, requirements, and addressing gaps necessary to deliver site targets
Key responsibilities include:
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 Drive capabilities and ways of working to deliver typical site SQDCSM KPI’s, plus: Site scores for meeting Phasing Assessment Criteria Pillar Leaders and members capabilities Zero LTA and compliance process safety/people safety standards Zero quality defects and Cpk (process capability) above 1 OEE +85% Compliance to schedule +90% Net productivity +4% YOY Engagement survey +90% Energy/CO2 reduction 2 to 4% YOY
About you:
Bachelor / Master degree in Engineering (Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, Food) Advanced level of English language proficiency Experience in implementing Continuous Improvement process, such as: TPM (will be considered as differential), Lean Supply Chain principles and tools and/or Six Sigma Experience in working and leading initiatives in a multicultural environment Previous experience of cultural change management processes is preferred May travel occasionally for benchmarking exercises, regional/global meetings, and training sessions.
What you can expect from Barry Callebaut:
Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package Paid time off, plus generous holiday time Environment that welcomes workplace flexibility An atmosphere where diversity is embraced, and inclusivity is second nature. We call it #OneBC! Just ask our champions with the Americas Women’s Forum and the Racial Equality Forum! Ability to grow personally and professionally within an organization that values development and internal career growth Be part of our mission in making sustainability the norm through Forever Chocolate with priorities centered around prospering farmers, zero child labor, carbon and forest positive, and creating 100% sustainable ingredients in all of our products.