Regional Lean and Industry 4.0 Manager

🕒 January 28

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Lesaffre

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10,000+ employees

Founded 1853

🧬 Biotechnology

🌾 Agriculture

Biotechnology • Agriculture

Lesaffre is a global leader in bioengineering and bioprocessing, specializing in the use of microorganisms and fermentation processes. Established in 1853, Lesaffre focuses on providing innovative solutions in the fields of baking, food taste and flavorings, fermented beverages, healthcare, animal care, plant care, biotechnology, and renewable chemicals. The company emphasizes research and development, with over 700 experts working worldwide to unlock the potential of microorganisms for human, plant, and animal nutrition and health. Lesaffre is committed to nourishing and protecting the planet through sustainable practices and industrial excellence.

📋 Description

• Leading continuous improvement initiatives across the MEA Region to enhance operational performance and promote lean management principles • Developing and implementing a robust lean framework to ensure consistent and effective deployment of lean practices aligned with global best practices • Contributing to the creation and execution of lean vision, strategy, policies, and procedures to drive operational excellence • Organizing and facilitating training programs to build a strong understanding of lean management, operational excellence, and continuous improvement among regional teams • Collaborating with each entity to establish, monitor, and report on their continuous improvement roadmaps, aligned with their priorities and strategies • Ensuring continuous improvement projects are strategically aligned and work closely with key stakeholders • Providing support and guidance to participants across the MEA region for the successful deployment of improvement initiatives • Conducting business processes and statistical analyses to identify and evaluate ongoing and potential improvement opportunities • Visiting regional plants, analyzing current conditions, collecting data, and proposing effective solutions to address identified issues • Performing root cause analysis to resolve problems detected or reported by the MEA region plants • Identifying business improvement opportunities for MEA region subsidiaries, developing projects and action plans, and presenting them to management • Managing and supporting the Factory 4.0 Regional Project Executive and Automation Leader, ensuring alignment with the regional industrial strategy • Oversseeing the regional "Factory 4.0" roadmap deployment, ensuring the proposed technological solutions serve the lean efficiency goals

🎯 Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, with a graduate degree preferred • Minimum 8 years of experience in applying lean methodologies in industrial companies • Exposure to Industry 4.0, automation, or digital manufacturing projects is an advantage • Background in the food or chemical industry is preferred • Master Black Belt in Six Sigma or an equivalent certification may be an asset • Experience working in an international and multicultural environment • Understanding of operational and information technology, industrial data management, and advanced production technologies • Proven track record in project and people management • Proficient in Microsoft Office, with strong Excel skills • Fluent in English, with French as an additional asset • No military obligations for male candidates

🏖️ Benefits

• Hybrid working, ensuring a well work-life balance • Learning and growing while contributing to local or global projects • An extensive global e-learning platform to support professional development • Varying numbers of initiatives in contributing to our CSR activities • Minimum of 50% site visits required