Continuous Improvement Specialist
Perfetti Van Melle
- Weert, Limburg
- Vast
- Voltijds
- Support the PPE initiative for PVM BLX;
- Clearly define and plan the Weert PPE objectives, scope and deliverables;
- Maintain overview of the Weert PPE initiatives portfolio and ensure co-ordination and prioritization on basis of the implementation plan with a strong focus on delivery and resources allocation;
- Act both as project lead / improvement team lead and as a project coach / facilitator;
- Maintain and develop strong relationships with relevant stakeholders/functions
- Recommend local Weert initiatives by collecting input from relevant stakeholders and functions and in accordance with the PPE guidelines and principles;
- Ensure employee commitment for proactive change management;
- Bring continuous improvement knowledge (TPM, Six Sigma and Lean) and coach employees in using improvement methodologies;
- Become one of the go-to persons for SC BLX with respect to continuous improvement;
- Act as a catalyst for bottom-up improvement, stimulate creativity on the shopfloor and stimulate continuous improvement of manufacturing equipment and processes by utilizing expertise to analyze, monitor, troubleshoot and debottleneck;
- Work closely on regularly basis with local BLX leaders to develop and share best practices on process integration & optimization to continuously improve the PPE;
- Benchmark trends and practices, review best practices and actively collect input from the SC community;
- Support and roll-out relevant trainings
- HBO, Bachelor or Master degree in Industrial or Process Engineering, Business or Supply Chain.
- Preferably couple of years of relevant experience within a manufacturing environment.
- Experience in continuous improvement skills and knowledge such as TPM, Six Sigma or Lean.
- Preferably a Continuous Improvement certification on Green-Belt level.
- Experience in set up of and leading project improvements teams, preferably shopfloor teams.
- Committing to realizing the agreed results; pragmatic “getting things done” mentality.
- People oriented.
- Stakeholder management and communication skills on all levels of an organization.
- Analytical skills, problem-solving and ability to influence decision-making.
- Independent influencer with a positive mindset in order to engage teams.
- Dutch & English verbal and written.
- Empowering: Everyone has every opportunity to develop and make a difference. For example, we have a huge range of (tailor-made) training courses.
- Fun: Who doesn't actually dream of working at a candy factory? We would also like to maintain our family atmosphere, because that makes us unique and has brought us to where we are today. We do everything to make you feel at home with us, such as an annual beach volleyball and hockey tournament. But also an annual Social Responsibility day to be committed to the community.
- Innovation: We must respond to the ongoing social debate on sugar and health, but also to deal with issues such as: environmental pollution, packaging and food safety. Enough challenges!
- Dynamic: It may sound cliché, but with branches in more than 30 countries, we are a dynamic and vibrant organization.