Regional Lean and Industry 4.0 Manager

Lean Management and Continuous Improvement:

• 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.
• Contribution to new business initiatives and projects and reviewing/communicating the impact on lean activities.
• Development and publication of business improvement process documentation to reflect best practices
• Recommending cost optimization measures without compromising quality and service standards.

Factory 4.0 & Automation Management:

• Managing and supporting the Factory 4.0 Regional Project Executive and Automation Leader ensuring alignment with the regional industrial strategy.
• Validation of the OT (Operational Technologies) roadmap and ensuring IT-OT convergence
• Overseeing the regional Factory 4.0 roadmap deployment ensuring the proposed technological solutions serve the lean efficiency goals.
• Providing regular progress updates to the management team including risks dependencies budgets resources and necessary actions.
• Ensuring health and safety requirements are met during the implementation of lean and technical projects.

Qualifications :

• Bachelors 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
• Autonomous self-motivated analytical and results-oriented with excellent communication skills
• Keen interest in factory visits and shop floor activities
• No military obligations for male candidates.

Additional Information :

Perks of working at Lesaffre:

An international environment where you get to discover new cultures every day 

 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.

Please note that this role requires minimum of %50 site visits.

Remote Work :

Yes

Employment Type :

Full-time