GateSource HR Agribusiness Division is partnering with an industry leader with operations and subsidiaries in multiple countries.
To support its growth, we are looking for a seasoned Process Improvement Manager to direct all activities for the management and communication in manufacturing.
Key Tasks & Responsibilities:
- Ensure the reliability and timeliness of reporting processes across affiliated companies.
- Supervise the maintenance and functionality of existing systems for record-keeping and data analysis.
- Communicate both positive and negative outcomes to regional technical directors, operations managers, managing directors, and executive management.
- Identify reasons for performance gaps between actual and design specifications, proposing suitable CapEx and operational solutions.
- Utilize personal and in-house knowledge of manufacturing systems to drive process improvements.
- Establish systems for monthly reporting on CapEx project progress, encompassing present cost, forecast cost, budget, and timeline.
- Provide regular updates on plant audits, scores, issue status, and overall progress.
- Develop a process for reporting a quality index for each affiliate and the commodity trading function.
- Integrate a safety index into group management reporting in collaboration with the EHS manager.
- Assist other departments in applying technical solutions to enhance plant operations, focusing on efficiency, EHS concerns, food safety, and purchasing efficiency.
- Spearhead efforts to measure and improve energy consumption for company's affiliates.
- Serve as the central point for company, harnessing technical expertise from regional directors, engineering, and the industry.
- Maintain a comprehensive knowledge base for flow diagrams.
- Lead the gap analysis of the group’s assets and diagrams, prioritizing major opportunities based on return on investment.
- Manage process improvement projects as assigned by the VP-Plant Operations.
Requirements
Required Qualifications:
- Possession of a Bachelor’s degree in milling science, engineering, or a related manufacturing discipline within the food industry.
- Accumulation of 5 or more years of pertinent experience.
- Demonstrated experience in overseeing plant operations with responsibility for Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
- Profound knowledge of plant systems, encompassing material handling, air handling, mechanical systems, and automation.
- Proven track record in project management.
- Familiarity with reading and interpreting financial statements.
- Flexibility to travel approximately 25-30% during the initial year, particularly across developing regions, with a subsequent reduction to 10-15%.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite applications.
- Process improvement
certification (Kaizen, Six Sigma)
Desired Qualifications:
- Proficiency in languages beyond English.
- Background in capital project implementation.
- International work experience.
- Understanding of database architecture and design.
Benefits
- Full benefits package
