Global Manufacturing Excellence Change Agent
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Job Location:
Arlesheim - Switzerland
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Purpose
The Global Manufacturing Excellence Change Agent supports Manufacturing organization in diagnosing and transformation of production operations embedding new ways of working and deliver breakthrough in production performance (develop and deploy new production management tools processes and behaviours).
Accountabilities
- Perform fast-track diagnostic on specific area of expertise (Production performance Maintenance Cost management Mindset & Behaviours) to identify opportunities for productivity increase ways of working improvement and define tactical implementation plans.
- Direct training of manufacturing employees on standardized practices (Syngenta Production System) at shop floor and management level.
- Support local Manufacturing Excellence team in developing organization capability.
- Collaborate with functional experts to ensure that new capabilities are deployed (tools/processes/behaviours) and are codified in Syngenta Production System.
- Promotes a data-driven & objective approach to performance management.
- Perform targeted audits on Syngenta Production System. Issue recommendation for continuous improvement
- Coaching of leaders & operations management consulting
- Domestic European & International travel to manufacturing sites expected up to 50% depending on business need
Qualifications :
- MS/BS in Industrial Engineering or Chemical sciences or a 5-year technical degree in related discipline.
- Significant experience working within a manufacturing site Productions department (equivalent experience in site Maintenance Engineering or Operational Excellence departments are also relevant for the role).
- Functional expertise in desired subject matter: Production performance Maintenance Process Engineering Change Management.
- Proven track record in the application of project and program management methods.
- Ability to prioritize plan organize and monitor multiple concurrent activities in order to meet ambitious timelines influencing teams over which you have no line management accountability.
- Excellent interpersonal influencing and communication skills. With ability to develop and structure clear arguments and translating insights in to business benefits
- Skilled in problem solving and critical thinking to identify solutions that address user needs.
- Strong proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint required
- Experience with data analytics packages or Python programming preferred.
- Ability to access and leverage manufacturing data from SAP Historian etc. to provide key insights
- Stakeholder Management: Strong influencing skills will be required to convince Site Leadership Team Intermediate Management and other key stakeholders of the need for change.
Demonstrated track record of taking initiative driving projects independently and solving complex problems with minimal supervision
Additional Information :
We offer a variety of financial and non-financial benefits including:
- We offer a position which contributes to valuable and impactful work in a stimulating and international environment
- A superb working environment with an open culture and diverse workforce where new ideas are always welcome
- The opportunity to work with and learn from highly qualified and experienced employees and gain scientific and technical excellence
- Learning culture (Together we Grow) and wide range of training options
- You will profit from a competitive pension fund plan attractive bonus system canteen and other benefits (Family friendly initiatives Child and Family allowance)
Please send your complete application with CV motivation letter diploma and work certificates (if applicable).
Syngenta is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in recruitment hiring training promotion or any other employment practices for reasons of race color religion gender national origin age sexual orientation marital or veteran status disability or any other legally protected status
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
Key Skills
- Lean Manufacturing
- Six Sigma
- Continuous Improvement
- ISO 9001
- Lean Six Sigma
- Management Experience
- Manufacturing & Controls
- 5S
- Manufacturing Management
- Kaizen
- Chemistry
- Manufacturing
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