CI Manager

Kerry Group; Glamsbjerg; On-site; DKK 900,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Kerry Group in Glamsbjerg, Denmark, is seeking a CI Manager to lead site-wide Continuous Improvement, Operational Excellence, Automation and digital transformation. You will drive breakthrough improvements in safety, quality, delivery, cost and people performance through structured programmes and data analytics.

The role is onsite five days a week, reporting to the Site Leadership Team, and requires experience in complex manufacturing with a Lean/Six Sigma background.

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering or related field.
• Lean Six Sigma Black Belt and TPM certification are a plus.
• Experience leading Operational Excellence, Lean, CI or Transformation programmes.
• Experience in FMCG or high-volume manufacturing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deploy the site Operational Excellence strategy.
• Lead Lean, Six Sigma, 1KPS and loss elimination programmes.
• Own the site transformation roadmap and CI portfolio.
• Lead Industry 4.0, digitalisation and smart factory initiatives.
• Drive data-led decision making through KPI governance and analytics.
• Facilitate value stream mapping, Kaizen events and root cause programmes.
• Build capability through coaching leaders, supervisors and operators.
• Develop a network of CI champions across the site.
• Deliver productivity, OEE, waste and cost reduction improvements.
• Support capital projects and business case development.
• Benchmark against world-class manufacturing practices.
• Lead change management for major organisational and operational changes.

Skills

Lean Six Sigma

CI Transformation

Power BI

Data Analytics

Industry 4.0

Project Management

Cross-functional Leadership

OEE

Change Management

SAP

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

SAP

Power BI

Job description

Requisition ID: 66612
Position Type: FT Permanent
Workplace Arrangement: #LI-Onsite

About the role

We have an excellent opportunity for a CI Manager to join our Spray Drying facilities in Glamsbjerg.

As a member of the Site Leadership Team, you will lead the site-wide agenda for Continuous Improvement, Operational Excellence, Automation, Digital Transformation and capability building.

The role is accountable for delivering breakthrough improvements in Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost and People performance through structured transformation programmes, Lean operations, Industry 4.0 initiatives and cultural change.

The role will act as the architect of the site improvement system, ensuring continuous

improvement becomes embedded in daily operations and leadership behaviours.

Our values of Courage, Inclusiveness, Enterprising Spirit, Open Mindedness and Ownership shape how we lead, collaborate and make decisions. The CI Manager is expected to role-model these values and build a culture where people continuously improve, innovate and take ownership for performance.

This role is 5 days per week, Monday-Friday, based onsite in Glamsbjerg.

About Kerry

Kerry is the world's leading taste and nutrition company for the food, beverage, and pharmaceutical industries. Every day we partner with customers to create healthier, tastier, and more sustainable products that are consumed by billions of people across the world. Our vision is to be our customers' most valued partner, creating a world of sustainable nutrition. A career with Kerry offers you an opportunity to shape the future of food while providing you opportunities to explore and grow in a truly global environment.

Our Safety purpose: At Kerry, we work together in a caring culture where everybody goes home safely every day. We are committed to providing a safe working environment and ensuring that all safety protocols are strictly followed. Join us in creating a workplace where safety is everyone's responsibility.

What you'll be doing

• Develop and deploy the site Operational Excellence strategy.
• Lead Lean, Six Sigma, 1KPS and loss elimination programmes.
• Own the site transformation roadmap and CI portfolio.
• Lead Industry 4.0, digitalisation and smart factory initiatives.
• Drive data-led decision making through KPI governance and Power BI style analytics.
• Facilitate value stream mapping, Kaizen events and root cause programmes.
• Build capability through coaching leaders, supervisors and operators.
• Develop a network of CI champions across the site.
• Deliver productivity, OEE, waste and cost reduction improvements.
• Support capital projects and business case development.
• Benchmark against world‑class manufacturing practices.
• Lead change management for major organisational and operational changes.

What you can bring to the role

• A visible leader on the shopfloor who can challenge the status quo, create accountability build trust across functions, influence without authority, drive execution, develop future leaders and create a high-performance culture.
• Fluency in English – both spoken and written (please submit CV in English).
• Proven experience in a complex manufacturing environment – food and beverage manufacturing experience would be a plus.
• Previous experience of leading Operational Excellence, Lean, CI or Transformation programmes.
• Demonstrated delivery of significant operational and financial results.
• Experience of leading cross-functional change at site level.
• Experience within FMCG, Food, Beverage, Pharma or high-volume manufacturing preferred.
• Degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, Operations Management or related field.
• Ideally Lean Six Sigma Black Belt, TPM certification, Project Management qualification and experience implementing Industry 4.0 technologies.
• Technical skills and experience within; Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, TPM, RCA, SMED, Value Stream Mapping, Visual Management, Digital Manufacturing, Data Analytics, Power BI, SAP, Change Management, Cost Deployment, Operational Excellence Systems.

What we can offer

At Kerry, we believe in giving talented, curious people the opportunity to make a difference. We work as a team, searching for the best ways to inspire food and nourish life.

We are a community of innovators, working across disciplines to solve global food challenges with a fresh approach. We want you to achieve whatever you put your mind to.

Our recruitment, selection and assessment process are based on the skills and competencies of the specific roles and based entirely on merit. We are committed to and value Diversity and Inclusion in all recruitment processes within Kerry and do not discriminate based on gender, race, class, economic status, ethnic background, sexual orientation, age, political beliefs, veteran status, marital status, or any other protected characteristic.