Manufacturing Excellence Manager / Responsable excellence opérationnelle

Barry Callebaut Group; Saint-Hyacinthe; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Manufacturing Excellence Manager to spearhead transformative initiatives at the site level. This pivotal role involves leading the implementation of the Barry Callebaut Operating System (BCOS) and driving continuous improvement efforts aligned with the company's ambitious 'Go for ZERO' vision. You will guide site leaders and teams to optimize performance, ensuring all KPIs are met and exceeded. The position offers a dynamic environment where your leadership will foster a culture of excellence and innovation. Join a company committed to sustainability and inclusivity, where your contributions will make a significant impact on the future of food production.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits package

Paid time off

Generous holiday time

Flexible workplace environment

Focus on diversity and inclusivity

Opportunities for personal and professional growth

Commitment to sustainability initiatives

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of manufacturing experience with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Strong software capabilities, particularly in Microsoft and statistical tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead implementation of BCOS work processes to achieve site goals.
• Coordinate daily activities and operational reviews to enhance site performance.

Skills

Continuous Improvement

Lean Supply Chain Principles

Six Sigma

Project Management

Influencing Skills

Coaching Skills

Multicultural Team Leadership

Analytical Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Master's Degree in Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Minitab

MS Project

SAP ERP Systems

Job description

About The Role

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.

Key Responsibilities Include

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

About You

1. Bachelor / Master degree in Engineering (Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, Food);
2. 5 to 10 years of manufacturing experience;
3. Minimum 3 years of experience in implementing Continuous Improvement process, such as: TPM, Lean Supply Chain principles and tools and/or Six Sigma;
4. Experience in working and leading initiatives in multicultural environment;
5. Extensive software capability including Microsoft environment, Excel, Word, Minitab or other statistical software and MS Project. Knowledge and experience on use of SAP ERP systems is seen as a desirable skill;
6. Experience of project management and governance systems;
7. Strong influencing skills, ability to direct the BCOS program without formal authority over organization leaders;
8. Great listening skills and motivator. Ability to teach/ coach others and develop talents;
9. Advanced level of english language proficiency.

What You Can Expect From Barry Callebaut

1. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package;
2. Paid time off, plus generous holiday time;
3. Environment that welcomes workplace flexibility;
4. 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!
5. Ability to grow personally and professionally within an organization that values development and internal career growth;
6. 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.