Job Description

ABOUT THE ROLE

This position focuses on driving manufacturing excellence through digital tools, performance tracking, and continuous improvement, while managing process technology by analyzing KPIs, resolving quality issues, and enhancing efficiency. It supports site priorities such as new product launches, SAP updates, and R&D coordination, acting as the key contact for technical escalations. The position also leads efforts to improve process capabilities, reduce waste, and increase product quality through data-driven analysis and problem-solving. Additionally, it involves aligning engineering priorities, developing technical talent, and serving as the senior process expert at the site. The role is based in Casablanca.

KEY RESPONSABILITIES INCLUDE

Manufacturing Excellence Management Support the implementation, development and coaching of companiesaEUR(TM) programs on work processes and change management Lead site process of target setting and deployment (hoshin planning) Generate intelligence to support actions that continuously improve site performance across the balanced scorecard Play a leading role on developing and deploying/adoption of manufacturing digital applications ( MES, POKA and other site digital initiatives in line with I4.0 strategy). Deploy regular self-assessment using BC tools - and build action plan to close gaps versus site Master Plan Promote internal and external benchmark exercises, looking for opportunities to improve local site performance

Process Technology Management

Monitor the performance by tracking relevant KPIs and take relevant actions when and as required Initiate and lead quality-related improvement programs using root cause problem-solving tools Carry out trend analysis and statistical data review to develop improvement plans Follow up corrective actions and verify the effectiveness of implemented measures. Contribute to cost and efficiency improvement activities, taking into account quality requirements

Supports Site Priorities, (continus improuvement, projects, R&D, aEUR)

E2E deployment/adoption of new Products (F-Trials) and Packaging changes/additions Drives OEE improvements in Site manufacturing processes Responsible to represent the Site for the LPC (Local Product Committee) Supports the Plant in leading new product management, SAP Updates & Data Integrity Single Point of Contact (SPOC) for R&D Updates & Escalations & Regional/Global Engineering support

Delivers Performance Improvements in Building & Improving Process Capabilities

Understands the site's process capabilities to deliver product vertical ramp-ups and process improvements Takes the Losses identified to develop & improve process capability (CpK) Analyses challenges and/or gaps in process to improve process capabilities to reduce product variation Drives the process improvements to increase First Time Right, Yields and reduce Rejected products & MUV

Manages the Direction & Develops our Technical Talent

Aligns the Process Engineers priorities to deliver the Plant process objectives & supports operations Responsible to develop the SOPAaEUR(TM)s content Seen as the Senior Process Technologist at the Site

ABOUT YOU

Master Degree in industrial Engineering, in Food Science/Food Engineering or equivalent 5+ years of practical experience manufacturing excellence and process technology 2+ years of leadership experience Fluent in English and local language, additional languages an asset Process technology Manufacturing excelence Project Management Experience with root cause analysis Experience with industrial environment Drive to deliver, taking initiatives The right mix between the architect of a system and a "walk the talkaEUR approach Excellent negotiations skills Excellent in stakeholder management Good people management skills Influencing / communication skills Drive to deliver, taking initiatives and leadership skills Stress resistant Efficient worker (be able to do the 80/20 rule) Good in priority setting