Process Improvement Specialist

7 dagen geleden

Weert, Limburg, Nederland Perfetti Van Melle Voltijd

Operational Excellence Specialist

Are you ready to elevate your career in a dynamic environment? Our Supply Chain division is eager to collaborate with you to ensure that our delightful products reach customers efficiently every day. Interested?

Your Role

As an Operational Excellence Specialist, you will play a crucial role in supporting the Perfetti Performance Excellence (PPE) initiatives across our manufacturing facilities in the Netherlands. Your focus will be on enhancing product efficiency, safety, quality, and productivity while minimizing waste. This position aims to foster a culture of continuous improvement within the Perfetti van Melle BLX (Benelux) Supply Chain organization, which encompasses Manufacturing, Process & Technology, and Supply Chain. You will recommend and drive improvement initiatives, leading to the establishment of enhanced standards, optimized processes, and increased employee satisfaction along with financial benefits in line with the PPE methodology. The Continuous Improvement team focuses on the entire BLX Supply Chain organization, initially concentrating on manufacturing. You will report to the Continuous Improvement Manager, with activities centered in the southern region of the Netherlands.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Support the PPE initiatives for PVM BLX;
  • Define and plan the objectives, scope, and deliverables for the Weert PPE initiatives;
  • Oversee the Weert PPE initiatives portfolio, ensuring coordination and prioritization based on the implementation plan, with a strong emphasis on delivery and resource allocation;
  • Act as both project lead and coach for improvement teams;
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with relevant stakeholders and functions;
  • Propose local initiatives by gathering input from stakeholders in accordance with PPE guidelines;
  • Foster employee engagement for proactive change management;
  • Share continuous improvement knowledge (TPM, Six Sigma, Lean) and mentor employees in applying improvement methodologies;
  • Serve as a key resource for SC BLX regarding continuous improvement;
  • Encourage bottom-up improvements, stimulating creativity on the shop floor and enhancing manufacturing processes and equipment;
  • Collaborate regularly with local BLX leaders to develop and share best practices for process integration and optimization;
  • Benchmark industry trends and practices, review best practices, and actively gather input from the SC community;
  • Support and facilitate relevant training sessions.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Industrial or Process Engineering, Business, or Supply Chain;
  • Several years of relevant experience in a manufacturing setting;
  • Proficiency in continuous improvement methodologies such as TPM, Six Sigma, or Lean;
  • Continuous Improvement certification at Green-Belt level is preferred;
  • Experience in establishing and leading project improvement teams, particularly on the shop floor;
  • Commitment to achieving results with a pragmatic approach;
  • Strong interpersonal skills;
  • Excellent stakeholder management and communication abilities across all organizational levels;
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to influence decision-making;
  • Independent thinker with a positive attitude to engage teams;
  • Proficiency in Dutch and English, both verbal and written.

The Perfetti Van Melle Experience

You will be part of the third-largest confectionery group globally and the second-largest in Europe. We value our employees as our most significant asset and offer a range of opportunities for personal and professional development, including extensive training programs.

We believe in creating a fun and engaging workplace, maintaining a family-like atmosphere that sets us apart. We host various events, including sports tournaments and community service days, to foster camaraderie and commitment to social responsibility.

We are dedicated to innovation, addressing ongoing discussions around health and environmental sustainability while tackling challenges in packaging and food safety.

Interested in Joining Us?

If you are passionate about driving continuous improvement and achieving exceptional results, we would love to hear from you.

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