Plant Operations Leader - Lean Manufacturing & Quality

Barry Callebaut Manufacturing Iberica SA.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary + annual bonus

Comprehensive benefits package

Generous paid time off

Inclusive #OneBC culture

Job summary

Barry Callebaut is seeking an Operations Manager to direct manufacturing operations, ensuring safety, quality, and efficiency in a 24/7 facility. You will set targets, monitor performance, and drive lean improvements across production and support functions.

The role requires a bachelor or master in engineering, 10+ years of manufacturing leadership, strong SAP/MS Office skills, and a track record of people development, change management and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or Master degree in Engineering or similar technical field.
• Minimum 10 years leading in manufacturing environment.
• Knowledgeable in MS Office Suite, SAP Systems and other applications used in manufacturing e.g. scheduling, CMMS, MES, etc.
• Strong technical background supporting continuous improvement work environment.
• Proven business and people management skills.
• Experience in Leading operational teams.
• Detailed knowledge of plant and manufacturing functional disciplines.
• Change Manager seeking Continuous improvement through lean principles and people capabilities development.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Knowledge of latest quality and safety laws / regulations.
• Can prove strong focus on procedures (standardizing).
• Excellent problem-solving abilities.
• Experience working in fast-paced and 24/7 environments.
• Strong background implementing systems and processes that will drive operational discipline.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the safety of all employees and ensure compliance with safety, food safety, environmental regulations.
• Work with the QA department to implement, execute and maintain the quality management system.
• Lead, direct, and control day-to-day operational activities to meet quality, operational and financial objectives.
• Hire and develop people, fostering learning, growth, and cross-functional collaboration.
• Be a leadership role model living Barry Callebaut values and practicing servant leadership.
• Support the definition and execution of the budget; monitor cost and effectiveness of production activities.
• Identify and implement process improvements, lean manufacturing initiatives, and new technologies to increase efficiency and reduce waste.
• Manage the infrastructure and assets of the operations areas and ensure the factory remains hygienic.
• Oversee maintenance and repair of equipment to minimize downtime and ensure smooth production processes.

Skills

Leadership

Manufacturing

Continuous improvement

People management

Lean manufacturing

Change management

Problem-solving

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor or Master Degree in Engineering or similar Technical field

Tools

SAP

MS Office Suite

CMMS

MES

Job description

Barry Callebaut is seeking an Operations Manager to direct manufacturing operations, ensuring safety, quality, and efficiency in a 24/7 facility. You will set targets, monitor performance, and drive lean improvements across production and support functions.

The role requires a bachelor or master in engineering, 10+ years of manufacturing leadership, strong SAP/MS Office skills, and a track record of people development, change management and continuous improvement.