Site Manager
At Barry Callebaut, we are on a journey to transform the cocoa and chocolate industry. As the world’s leading manufacturer of high-quality chocolate and cocoa products, our actions truly shape the future of our industry. We are a business-to-business company, serving the entire food sector, from the cocoa bean to the finest chocolate product. We are a company with a purpose, we believe in doing well by doing good and reinvesting in the communities we operate. We have a long-standing commitment to sustainability and our goal is to shape a sustainable cocoa and chocolate future. We are headquartered in Zurich, and have more than 12,000 passionate Employees working in more than 40 countries worldwide. We are very proud of who we are and what we do. And of course, we are always looking for talented people to help us have a positive impact on our industry and beyond!
- Monitor and improve safety, food safety and environmental performance
- Lead, direct, and control the day-to-day activities of the factory to achieve the quality, operational and financial objectives on short and medium-term in line with the overall Corporate Business plan
- Ensure the safety of all employees, be familiar with and implement all relevant regulations related to safety, food safety, environmental protection and ensure the plant complies at all times.
- Set, and monitor the performance of the Plant against standards and targets in areas such as manufacturing and administration efficiency, cost control legal compliance, and human resource management
- Lead, direct, evaluate, and develop a team of Functional and Operational Managers or other professionals to ensure that the plant meets its established targets and standards
- Responsible for activities such as Manufacturing, Safety, Maintenance, Quality, Engineering, Supply Chain, Finance Controlling, IT and administration
- Establish operating budgets; monitor the cost and effectiveness of production activities to optimize resources, prioritize spending, and achieve volume, quality, and manufacturing standards
- Develop and drive the implementation of a variety of operating Policies and Procedures to ensure that the plant meets it current and future Operation targets, Safety and Quality standards
- Identifying and implementing process improvements, lean manufacturing initiatives, and new technologies to increase efficiency and reduce waste
- Manage the infrastructure of the factory and ensure the factory remains under hygienic conditions
- Maintenance and equipment management: Overseeing the maintenance and repair of equipment and machinery to minimize downtime and ensure smooth production processes
- Monitoring and managing raw materials, finished goods, and supplies to maintain appropriate inventory levels and prevent stock outs or overstocking
- Minimum 5 years leadership experience in a plant and / or manufacturing role
- Strong technical background supporting continuous improvement work environment
- Proven business and people management skills, servant leadership mindset
- Experience in Leading operational teams and Unions/Works Council context
- Practical Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Lean Six Sigma and TPM
- Experience in Project Management through application of innovation/engineering projects
- Results oriented
- Strong Interpersonal and communication skills
- Knowledge of latest quality and safety laws / regulations
- Engaging Leader with high integrity and excellent motivational leadership skills
- Change Management skills seeking Continuous improvement through lean principles and people capabilities development
- Strong business acumen with experience in Manufacturing and Supply chain processes
- Independent thinker and ability to work in a highly complex and remote environment
- Fluency in French and English
At Barry Callebaut, we are committed to Diversity & Inclusion. United by our strong values, we thrive on the diversity of who we are, where we come from, what we’ve experienced and how we think. We are committed to nurturing an inclusive environment where people can truly be themselves, grow to their full potential and feel they belong. #oneBC - Diverse People, Sustainable Growth.
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