Process Optimization Lead (f/m/x)

in Royal Canin, Production Operations Department

Location: Niepołomice

Process Improvement Lead is driving the global results of his sector (Safety, Environment, Quality, Service, Cost), deploying a zero loss and continuous improvement culture. This person will be actively involved in TPM.

What will be your key responsibilities?

• Play a key role in driving safety, quality, service, and cost performance and contribute to HSE and Q&FS standards deployment

• Supports and supervises continues improvement process through PDCA, Problem Solving and other lean tools to ensure KPI improvement in short- and long-term perspective

• Follow up and analyze results to define and complete actions to close the gaps and escalate blocking points

• Follow and analyze relevant KPI to support the operations team on key improvements to increase site efficiency (TRS, NQC, OEE, DMS)

• Assess the effectiveness of all operational activities on site using specific analytical tools (eg. Kaizen, Six Sigma, DMAIC etc.) to generate proposals for waste-reduction & improvement initiatives

• Using Focus Improvement pillar methodology, perform loss analysis on CBN KPI’s on the dedicated area to identify key projects to reach the targets define by the Site Leadership Team including “Do It Best “ initiatives and to build the 1 year plan. Use local SWOT analysis and shopfloor interviews as inputs.

• Support multi-disciplinary teams to understand Lean principles, map processes and identify wastes

• Coaching improvement teams to deliver sustainable results, helping to support the development of their Continuous Improvement and TPM capability

• Using the Education&Training cycle and methodologies, contribute to the site capability building plan by identifying key skills gaps, helping building materials and organizing development sessions (training, coaching, assessment), capable to lead some of those sessions according to their expertise areas.

• Lead and co-ordinate the continuous improvement approach in your area of the factory

What are we looking for?

• Master’s degree in food industry or general or site strong experience that fits to the requirements

• Good verbal and written communication skills in Polish and English

• Continuous improvement and result oriented mindset

• Understanding technical details on assets (functions and problems)

• Problem-Solving and basic project management

• With professional background in manufacturing environment

• Stakeholder management

What can you expect from Mars?

• Contract of employment.

• Attractive financial conditions with Business Bonus and Christmas Bonus.

• We will also look after your safety and well-being by offering you rich benefits package including life insurance, private medical care, Employee Assistance Program fully covered by Mars, MultiSport card.

• Subsidized meals.

• Monthly allotment of food for your dog or cat.

• Extra savings scheme to support You in long perspective.

• Support in career building through personalized development plan.

• Shop with attractive discounts on our products that Your family and friend are going to love.

• Possibility to participate in volunteering initiatives during working hours.

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