As a Global Worldwide Leading Player in Yeasts and Fermentation, Lesaffre Group designs, manufactures and markets innovative solutions for Baking, Food taste & pleasure, Health care and Biotechnology. Lesaffre, is a Family Private Company born in northern of France in 1853 which becomes now a multi-national and a multicultural well recognized Worldwide Company. Lesaffre is committed to working with confidence to better nourish and protect the planet.
Lesaffre Sari Nusa is an affiliate legal entity of Lesaffre Group.
Job DescriptionRoles and Responsibilities
Production Process Optimization and Supervision:
- Supervise and optimize the production processes of the plant, in collaboration with the Department managers and the process engineers.
- Analyze production data, identify areas for improvement, and implement continuous improvement actions to enhance efficiency, productivity, and product quality
- Lead the development and implementation of new production processes and the integration of new technologies and equipment
- Ensure the reliable and efficient operation of the production facilities by proactively addressing process-related issues and bottlenecks
Knowledge development and Operational Excellence:
- Provide technical guidance and mentorship to support the professional development of team members, process engineers, APU managers and supervisors, foremen and operators.
- Responsible for development of process technology skills in the different layers of the organization, utilizing a skill matrix, performing fit/gap analysis and reporting on knowledge development.
- Link with other locations of Lesaffre Group and Lesaffre Headquarters to establish synergies on similar equipment and technologies and share and implement best practices.
Continuous Improvement and Modernization:
- Analyze production data and process performance metrics to identify opportunities for improvement and implement corrective actions
- Implement Lean Six Sigma methodologies to reinforce the continuous improvement culture, in collaboration with the CI manager and department managers.
- Lead investment projects and the modernization of production equipment to drive process enhancements and technological advancements
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams (e.g., engineering, maintenance, quality) to evaluate and prioritize capital expenditure proposals
- Ensure the smooth integration of new equipment and systems into the existing production environment with minimal disruption
- Drive innovation in Industry 4.0 applications, remote monitoring, integrating data in decision making, linking with Lesaffre Digital, Data & Tech teams to share and implement best practices and technologies.
Regulatory Compliance and Safety:
- Ensure the plant's operations comply with all relevant regulatory requirements, environmental standards, and safety protocols
- Develop and implement standard operating procedures, work instructions, and safety guidelines to maintain a safe and compliant work environment
- Monitor and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) related to environmental, health, and safety (EHS) metrics
- Collaborate with the EHS team to identify and mitigate potential risks, and drive continuous improvement in safety practices
Sustainability Leadership:
- Collaborate with the site leadership in achieving Lesaffre 2030 Sustainability Goals, with emphasis on CO2 neutrality, water conservation, and waste reduction
- Actively engage in the development of the annual sustainability action plans, track progress via ESG metrics, and report outcomes to global headquarters
- Closely participate with stakeholders to foster a culture of sustainability, including training programs and cross-departmental green team.
Qualifications and Experience
Education, Experience & Key Competencies
- Minimum a bachelor’s degree in process engineering or industrial engineering or Chemical Engineering
- Significant experience (>10 years) in managing production processes in yeast fermentation industry and related processes drying, packaging, utilities.
- In-depth knowledge of production technologies, automation, and control systems.
- Extensive technical expertise in industrial production processes and process optimization
- Expertise in data analysis, problem-solving, and decision-making to optimize production processes
- Demonstrated sense of innovation and continuous process improvement
- Strong project management and cross-functional collaboration skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively with diverse teams
- Proficient in English, both written and verbal.
- Experienced in using ERP systems, as well as Microsoft Office suite.
- Proficiency in change management and strategic leadership
- Financial acumen and business decision-making capabilities
- Ongoing learning and adaptation to new production and automation technologies
Lesaffre Values
Know, understand, and demonstrate the Lesaffre values of
- TRUST,
- ENTREPRENEURSHIP,
- PASSION,
- HUMILITY, AND
- RESPECT with work colleagues and business partners.
Top Skills
What We Do
A key global player in fermentation for more than a century, Lesaffre, with a €2.7 billion turnover, and established on all continents, counts 11,000 employees and 96 nationalities. On the strength of this experience and diversity, we work with customers, partners, and researchers to find ever more relevant answers to the needs of food, health, naturalness and respect for our environment. Thus, every day, we explore and reveal the infinite potential of microorganisms. To nourish 9 billion people, in a healthy way, in 2050 by making the most of our planet’s resources is a major and unprecedented issue. We believe that fermentation is one of the most promising answers to this challenge.
