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Givaudan

Operations Manager, Liquids

Givaudan, East Hanover, New Jersey, us, 07936


Press Tab to Move to Skip to Content LinkSelect how often (in days) to receive an alert:Select how often (in days) to receive an alert:Givaudan is the global leader in the creation of flavours and fragrances. In close collaboration with food, beverage, consumer product and fragrance partners, Givaudan develops tastes and scents that delight consumers the world over. With a passion to understand consumers’ preferences and a relentless drive to innovate, Givaudan is at the forefront of creating flavours and fragrances that ‘engage your senses’. The Company achieved sales of CHF 5.1 billion in 2017. Headquartered in Switzerland with local presence in over 100 locations, the company has more than 11,100 employees worldwide. Givaudan invites you to discover more at www.givaudan.com.Join us and celebrate the beauty of human experience. Create for happier, healthier lives, with love for nature. Together, with our customers, we deliver food innovations, craft inspired fragrances and develop beauty and wellbeing solutions. There’s much to learn and many to learn from, with more than 16,000 employees around the world to explore ideas and ambitions with.

In the USA, we develop, market and produce a wide array of solutions from our 25 most innovative sites, based across the country. Stretch your skills, create and get inspiration from passionate colleagues. Every day, your energy, your thirst for knowledge, and your creativity 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.As our next

Liquids Manager,

reporting to our Head of Operations in East Hanover, you will manage the production of liquid compounds, washed extracts and emulsions, and the activities and development of department personnel. Ensure that customer orders are filled on time and of the proper quality. Maintain the highest standards regarding quality of products, efficiency of production methodology and systems, cost management, industrial hygiene, food and worker safety and environmental protection.You will work in East Hanover, NJ.In this exciting role, you will be responsible for:Lead a team of 100 union employees through two Managers and six Supervisors over three shift/five days of operations in a complex, classified environmentBuild and maintain a healthy working relationship with other department managers and stakeholders.Manage shop orders to fulfill customer requirements with products meeting quality and yield standards. This includes troubleshooting and addressing problems as they ariseFollow production schedule and deliver the products as committed by working with Supply Chain team and other supporting functionsCreate production and quality metrics, identify inefficiencies and areas to address, and initiate/lead improvement programs, including capital projectsProvide management and coaching to department supervisors and specialists. Empower decision-making at all levels of the department. Coordinate all staffing decisions and obtain additional temporary resourcesUpdate and improve site and department EH&S, food safety, and standard work practices and insure all department personnel are trained and build these programs to insure complianceManage all departmental expenses to meet annual financial goals. Implement cost-saving programsFoster a culture of excellence, adherence to GMP and regulatory standardsDevelop and implement strategies for cost savings, waste reduction, capacity improvement and process optimizationServe on the site management committee and lead site and corporate programsRequired Qualifications:A bachelor's degree in a technical or business discipline7+ years of experience in a production management or supervisory role in a food, pharmaceutical or similar regulated industryKnowledge of SAPExperience managing a large budget and ensuring product qualityMentoring and Coaching ExperienceAdditional QualificationsMaster's Degree in a Technical Field.Leadership experience in a union environmentSix Sigma and Lean Manufacturing experienceWhat We Can Offer You:MedicalVisionHigh matching 401k plan#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.

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.Join us and Impact Your WorldDiversity 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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