Job Opportunities Production Improvement Coordinator
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Job Location:
Naarden - Netherlands
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Join the world leader in fragrances and flavours and help us create taste experiences loved by millions every day.
In the Netherlands we craft and produce flavours for an incredible variety of products from refreshing soft drinks and creamy yoghurts to savoury sauces and irresistible crisps partnering with some of the most renowned names in the food industry.
We operate from three sites each with its own specialism and unique atmosphere:
Naarden Home to around 550 colleagues working across three flavour production facilities cutting-edge R&D and Quality Control laboratories and dynamic office teams. Here everything happens from breakthrough innovation to large-scale production.
Barneveld Our only chemical plant in the Netherlands where around 50 specialists create key raw materials for the flavour industry using advanced chemical processes.
Ede The birthplace of our natural cheese flavours and fonds crafted by 80 dedicated experts as savoury building blocks for soups sauces and so much more.
Wherever you join us youll play a vital role in shaping taste experiences enjoyed by people all over the world every single day.
Production Improvement Coordinator
Are you the kind of problem-solver who thrives on finding smart solutions loves connecting the dots and gets energy from innovation At Givaudan youll not only drive improvement projects but also become part of a global company where innovation collaboration and growth are at the heart of everything we do. Here your ideas matter your development is encouraged and the impact you make will be seen and this role you are helping us shape a safer more efficient and quality-driven future together.
Job Purpose
Coordinates and leads production improvement project(s) of varying complexity and size in the Liquids & Powders factory. Partners with department and business stakeholders to improve department performance on Safety Quality and Efficiency.
Core Responsibilities
Coordination of Improvement Projects
- Initiate & coordinate improvement initiatives on Safety Quality and Efficiency
- Use and collect data to identify new improvements
- Work with appropriate teams to implement initiatives; Collecting feedback from team members and other project users to gauge satisfaction and success
- Track and report progress to key stakeholders
- Communicate lessons learned and share best practices across department and site
- Sustain improvements
Quality
- Coordinate the investigation and follow-up of the factories internal and external quality deviations.
- Coordinate the factories training program
Continuous Improvement
- Train/coach department on Lean and Manufacturing (GPS) principles to close capability gaps and
promote a culture of continuous improvement. - Challenge existing processes/practices and coach department in applying effective problem solving
to develop solutions and initiate change. - Identify and quantify improvement opportunities proactively together with department
and use the best tools/methods from the CI toolbox to develop solutions and execute these. - Leverage internal and external networks to capture and eventually deploy manufacturing and LEAN
best practices within the organization.
Audits
- Coordinate follow-up of audit requirement and completion of action items as a result of audits
- Lead efforts to prepare the department for future audits
Academic Background
- Bachelors degree in a relevant field
Professional experience
- Several years of experience in Operations Manufacturing Supply Chain.
Technical Skills
- Lean Manufacturing and/or Six Sigma certification/experience is a plus
- Good command in stakeholder management and communications
- Problem solving certification/experience is a plus
Whats in it for you
- Be part of a global leaderin fragrances and flavours where your contributions shape products enjoyed around the world.
- Turn your ideas into realityand make a genuine impact on our business and customers.
- Grow without limitsthrough inspiring training programmes hands-on workshops and exciting career advancement opportunities.
- Work in a truly international environment surrounded by passionate colleagues from every corner of the globe.
- Enjoy outstanding rewards: a competitive salary performance bonus 25 vacation days 13 additional leave days flexible working hours and a strong commitment to your wellbeing.
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Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Microsoft Office
- Inventory Control
- Organizational skills
- Computer Skills
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Production Planning
- Post Production
- ERP Systems
- Manufacturing
- MRP
About Company
Givaudan captures the essence of the moment, bringing you memorable flavours and fragrances to be enjoyed throughout the day. We maintain our leadership position – approximately 25% of our industry’s global market share – by challenging ourselves daily, inspiring our partnerships acro ... View more
