Operational Excellence Deployment Lead - Plainsboro, NJ (Hybrid)

Operational Excellence Deployment Lead

Plainsboro, NJ 

Hybrid

As part of the Global Manufacturing Excellence team, the Operational Excellence Deployment Lead will contribute to the development and anchoring a best-in class scalable and modular manufacturing excellence and continuous improvement framework for dsm-firmenich;  comprising the development and deployment of tools, trainings and practices  across the BUs aiming to generate year over year productivity & efficiency while ensuring top service performance, a safe work environment, quality and inventory turns improvement in the most environmentally friendly and sustainable way.    

At dsm-firmenich, being a force for good is not optional. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion is a shared responsibility woven into our daily work to not only benefit our People, Customers & Communities but also drive business value. Equal access to opportunities is a given, belonging is a shared feeling, authenticity is celebrated.

Key Responsibilities:

• Be a leading member of the global Manufacturing Excellence team of a leading $10B+, 150+ plant global company.
• Within your scope drive the reshaping and redesigning of a blended and updated Continuous Improvement framework.
• Lead the revamping of the deployment approach and governance of the CI implementation roadmap.                                            
• Coach and train BU regional and site teams on the new CI journey ways of working.
• Perform/support site CI diagnostics, improvement projects and healthchecks within our new revamped CI frame.                                                                    
• Be an ambassador for the overall Lean Six Sigma training deployment program.                                                                                 
• Orchestrate best practice sharing and manage knowledge sharing forums.         
• Execute benchmarking exercises across the Business Units and sites.                                                           
• Participate in overall GOE communication strategy and deployment.
• Participate in the running and deployment of manufacturing recognition  programs.   

We Bring:

• A competitive compensation package, with comprehensive health and welfare benefits
• A place to grow and develop
• A company that is purpose-led and performance-driven in a corporate culture that values people and planet
• The opportunity to work on growing brands and build on a strong foundation
• The chance to make improvements and make an impact on the business

You Bring:

• Master’s degree by education and extensive working experience and high expertise in manufacturing/operations.
• Certified LSS Black Belt with 5 to 10 years of experience in the LSS world or a Master Black Belt.
• Profound knowledge of Lean and Six Sigma in the field of operations, consulting in & outside dsm-firmenich. 
• Know the industrial competence developments in several geographical areas.
• Know the external benchmark about what world class is. 
• Must be able to act independently.
• Willing to travel 50%,

dsm-firmenich is fully dedicated to inclusion because when people feel engaged and empowered, their creativity and innovation drives unprecedented progress. We aim to build a workplace where opportunity really is equal, so everyone can thrive. We do not discriminate: there’s a place for everyone at dsm-firmenich.dsm-firmenich is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. dsm-firmenich people are as diverse as our customers. For us that includes a commitment to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicants race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.We are committed to providing reasonable support for disabled applicants in our recruiting process. Should you need assistance, and are comfortable sharing this, please let us know.

As innovators in nutrition, health, and beauty, dsm-firmenich reinvents, manufactures, and combines vital nutrients, flavors, and fragrances for the world’s growing population to thrive. With our comprehensive range of solutions, with natural and renewable ingredients and renowned science and technology capabilities, we work to create what is essential for life, desirable for consumers, and more sustainable for the planet. dsm-firmenich is a Swiss-Dutch company, listed on the Euronext Amsterdam, with operations in almost 60 countries and revenues of more than €12 billion. With a diverse, worldwide team of nearly 30,000 employees, we bring progress to life™ every day, everywhere, for billions of people.www.dsm-firmenich.com.

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