Join us and celebrate the beauty of human experience. Create for happier, healthier lives, with love for nature. Together, with kindness, humility, and a spirit of adventure, we deliver food innovations, craft inspired fragrances and develop beauty and wellbeing solutions. There's much to learn from our 79 production sites worldwide, known for their best-in-class processes and procedures. There's many to learn from, with high-performing leaders and caring colleagues to explore ideas and ambitions with. Every day, your energy, your personality, and your determination will shape our future, making a positive difference on billions of people. Every essence of you enriches our world. We are Givaudan. Human by nature.Job PurposeProvide Manufacturing, Engineering, Maintenance, Supply Chain, Logistics, Quality and Facilities oversight for the Flavours division site to deliver products to customers on time, applying defined product quality requirements while optimizing production costs.You will be reporting to our Head of Operations LATAM (Taste & Wellbeing).Core ResponsibilitiesStrategy design and executionParticipate in the design of the regional Operations strategy and definition of related objectives based on input provided by other functions locally, e.g. Commercial, Regulatory.Based on regional strategy, oversee the design and execution of tactical and operational plans locally to meet functional objectives.Function managementProvide direction across all Operations sub-functions locally to drive alignment and improve operational visibility.Drive organizational synergy and process integration initiatives (Operations Excellence) at local/site level to reduce cycle times, increase organizational agility, improve on time delivery and quality of products and optimize cost savings opportunities.Work across all functions locally to drive the deployment of a world class safety culture, strong productivity improvements and inventory reductions.Execute the annual operating plan within approved budget.Oversee the execution of annual human resources processes for the function at local level and validate related results.Work with the local Operations management team and HR department in developing a regional talent pipeline for the function.Drive the development and promotion of local talents within and outside the function at local level.Academic BackgroundBachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Operations Management or related discipline.MBA or Master's Degree in a Technical field is preferred.Professional experience10 to 15 years of experience in manufacturing operations with background in supply chain, quality and/or materials management, including exposure to M&A projects, organizational change, operational restructuring, business process redesign, systems implementations, enterprise risk for local organizations.5 to 8 years of progressive experience in people management.Technical SkillsExpertise in world class manufacturing concepts (LEAN).Expertise in product industrialization.Expertise in change management.Strong understanding of business process/system redesign.Strong understanding of financial concepts (e.g. OPEX, CAPEX).BenefitsCompany CarMedical and Dental plan for you and your dependents;Life Insurance;On-site restaurant;Free Parking or Charter or Transportation Voucher;GymPass;Daycare Assistance (for women with children up to 5 years and 11 months);Pharmacy Assistance (medicine paid through payroll);Employee Assistance Program - specialized assistance and guidance in legal, psychological, financial, and social matters - 100% Confidential.#LI-OnsiteAt 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.
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