Manufacturing Process Excellence Manager

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Join us as our nextManufacturing Process Excellence Manager, reportingto our site Head of Operations. You will lead and develop the team responsible for introducing and improving products, processing equipment, production processes, and production systems. You will partner with business functions including PT/Manex, FCA, CI, S+T, E&M, Quality, IT, Supply Chain, and others to enhance the site's capability to grow the business and improve the process.

This role will be located in Cincinnati, OH.

You will be responsible for:

Accountability for New Product Industrialization:

* New formulas and processes are viable and set up for site manufacture

* Product transfers and flexible/BCP arrangements are viable and set up for site manufacture

* Issues are identified and resolved while balancing the needs of the site and the larger business

* Team members responsible for the process and collaborate with partners on and off site, such as functions highlighted above and especially with production and FCA.

* Continuous improvement of the introduction process through problem-solving and re-application of corrective actions, good practices, and existing solutions.

Drive Technical Process Improvement:

* Be the accountable champion for the technical process requirements at the site.

* Promote process and formula improvements to affect site performance (quality, cost reduction, yield, safety)

* Identify, justify, and provide scope and process requirements for technical process improvement projects. Link to M&E / regional engineering

* Oversee startup of new equipment / processes

Manage Technical Problem Solving and Support Master Plan Development:

* Facilitate PT/Manex team ownership for formula and process issues that require technical intervention

* Ensure plans link to process capability and formula requirements.

Lead the Team:

* Be an excellent, inspiring communicator. Develop the Technical team: succession planning, individual performance development and collaboration with Operations

Required Qualifications:

* B.S. in chemical engineering or a related technical field.

* 5+ years of experience in process and project work.

* 3+ years in a leadership role.

* Experience working with diverse workforces, including technical teams, manufacturing groups and leadership.

* Manufacturing/engineering technical background, including product industrialization, process engineering, complex machinery and material flow, installations and evaluation of equipment into a growth environment.

* Familiar with Lean fundamentals.

* Understanding of local, state and federal regulations and GMPs.

* Experience in the flavor, ingredient or fragrance industry

* 6 sigma / lean Yellow or Green Belt

* 5 Years related Planning experience

* Knowledge of Production Planning, Inventory Management, Capacity Analysis and Supply Chain best practices (APICS)

* Working knowledge: SAP Planning, Google Office

Additional Requirements

* Knowledge of natural raw materials and food chemical processing techniques.

* Understanding of accounting, financial, and MRP systems

* Knowledge of Safety and QC functions and requirements

What We Can Offer You:

* Healthcare Plan:

* Medical

* Dental

* Vision

* High matching 401k plan

* Vacation days

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At Givaudan, you contribute to delightful taste and scent experiences that touch people's lives.You work within an inspiring teamwork culture - where you can thrive, collaborate and learn from other talented and passionate people across disciplines, regions and divisions.

Every essence of you enriches our world. Diversity drives innovation and creates closer connections with our employees, customers and partners.Givaudan embraces diversity and is committed to building an inclusive environment where everyone impacts our world.