Operational Excellence Lead

To lead site adoption of and adherence to the Nutreco Operational Excellence program. Ensuring implementation of tools & processes in order to define and deliver stretching business improvement targets aligned with BU and group strategy. Core focus will be delivery of site KPI targets for cost and productivity- whilst developing operational excellence maturity and capability at site. The role of Project Manager is not function specific, and can be related to Business Development, Engineering, Operations, IT, Finance, HR or any other area where projects are being defined and executed, where a project has a beginning, an end as well as specified deliverables. Regardless of the function, the Project Manager is responsible for meeting project objectives within quality, time, and budget targets, and for managing any associated risks. The role typically requires strong technical skills, proven project management experience, and an understanding of the business issues. The Project Manager will have in depth knowledge of specific project management systems/tools, either the Nutreco Project Management standard PM processes, methods, templates, tools and techniques, or other recognized PM methods (PMbok, Prince2, etc.) In-depth knowledge of the functional area of the project can be an asset, but does not need to be a requirement; Project management skills though are essential for any level Project Manager. The level of the Project Manager scope, size and complexity of the project(s) managed. For classification in higher levels of Project Manager, factors ‘Project Scope’ and ‘Complexity’ of the projects managed are dominant factors.

Job Description:

 

·         Performing site diagnostic/assessments to highlight opportunities for improvement- in line with budget setting cycle

·         Informing site leadership team & BU OE lead of the opportunities - to allow opportunity-based target setting in the budget cycle

·         Tracking of benefits through leading the Benefits Tracker agenda- ensuring all activity is tracked

·         Leading of site improvement projects that are higher in complexity or require cross functional involvement

·         For site prioritised opportunities- Set up projects with site team members, ensuring charter in place and then coaching the teams to deliver projects

·         ensuring strong site governance is in place for improvement activities

·         Working together with the local Operations team facilitate the setting up and sustainability of the site SIM/ business performance management process to ensure robust performance management is in place at all levels to cover – handover, SIC, Daily, Weekly, Monthly intervals

·         Deploy best practice operational excellence techniques within the Operations function through design, coaching and training of staff (eg SIM, 5S, PSG, TPM) to reduce waste and non value add activity/cost

·         Ensure central CI programmes are cascaded and aligned to local requirements

·         Perform Operational Excellence maturity assessments in line with central defined process and ensure site improvement plan is in place and progressing

·         Support the development of a CI culture- ensuring using leadership process confirmations across site- as part of the defined leaders standard work

·         Competency development- Establish competency requirements for identified roles across the business and performing training needs analysis to ensure a site competency (for operational excellence) plan is in place.

·         Develop, implement and maintain training matrices to assist managers in identifying training needs

·         Ensure that all employees are trained to the required standards and are effectively audited and signed off as competent

Our organisation:

Skretting is a global leader in providing innovative and sustainable nutritional solutions and services for the aquaculture industry. Skretting has production facilities in 18 countries on five continents to manufacture and deliver high quality feeds from hatching to harvest for more than 60 species. The total annual production volume of feed is close to 2.5 million tonnes. Our mission is Feeding the Future.

Equal Opportunity Employer: 

Skretting is an equal opportunity employer; applicants are considered for all roles without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, citizenship status, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, marital, parental, military status or any other status protected by applicable local law. Please advise us at any point during the recruitment and selection process if you require accommodation. Skretting is committed to compliance with all applicable legislation, including providing accommodation for applicants with disabilities.