Symrise
Head of North America Operations/Supply Chain
Symrise, Hodges, South Carolina, United States, 29653
About usSymrise is a global supplier of fragrances, flavors, food, nutrition, and cosmetic ingredients. Its clients include manufacturers of perfumes, cosmetics, food and beverages, pharmaceuticals and producers of nutritional supplements and pet food.
Its sales of € 4.7 billion in the 2023 fiscal year make Symrise a leading global provider. Headquartered in Holzminden, Germany, the Group is represented by more than 100 locations in Europe, Africa, the Middle East, Asia, the United States and Latin America.
Symrise works with its clients to develop new ideas and market-ready concepts for products that form an integral part of everyday life. Economic success and corporate responsibility are inextricably linked as part of this process.
Symrise – always inspiring more…
Your role
Lead and build NAM (North America) Operational Roadmap to include multi-site manufacturing facilities and finished good warehouses.
Define the vision and plan required to drive best in class results in food safety and quality standards, safety, people/culture, productivity, regulatory compliance, state & federal compliance, continuous improvement and customer service.
Propose and drive execution of CAPEX plan for NAM sites.
Ensure strategic industrial projects are well managed and executed on time and on budget.
Lead the execution of the continuous improvement plan as aligned with NAM and global corporate initiatives.
Certify the safety policy in NAM through strong collaboration with global QSHE team.
Comply with all relevant standards in term of Safety / Environment as set by US / Canadian regulatory bodies and DPF worldwide policy.
Oversee that working conditions to operators are safe/clean/organized.
Analyze and report to the General Manager and global headquarters based on the Key Performance Indicators (K.P.I) requirements.
Collaborate and engage with global HQ operations and supply chain function leaders.
About you
Bachelor’s degree in business management, Engineering, Logistics or similar field required; master's degree preferred.
15+ years of leadership experience managing a multi-site manufacturing environment in pet food production, food production, ingredients, specialty chemicals, consumer products or relevant industries.
Proven track record of improving plant operation efficiencies, and team / culture development.
Strong experience developing a multi-year capital improvement plan for sites to include upgrading older sites and expanding capacity.
Experience operating in a multinational organizational structure preferred.
Knowledge of safety and compliance with state/federal regulations.
Knowledge of quality initiatives, specifically GMP, FSSC22000 and HACCP.
Excellent analytical approach to drive data decision-making.
Demonstrated ability to lead from the front (boots on the ground) and engage effectively with all levels of the organization.
Our offerBecome part of our open and transparent culture. It will give you the opportunity to flourish and to develop inspiring experiences that contribute to the health and well-being of consumers in 160 countries around the world. Putting our employees in focus fuels our strong company growth above market rates and makes us an excellent place to develop your career.
Come join us and embark on a fascinating journey with Symrise.
If you feel that you fit the above criteria, then please apply by using our online application system. Your application will be treated confidentially.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.
Job Reference: NA00766
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Its sales of € 4.7 billion in the 2023 fiscal year make Symrise a leading global provider. Headquartered in Holzminden, Germany, the Group is represented by more than 100 locations in Europe, Africa, the Middle East, Asia, the United States and Latin America.
Symrise works with its clients to develop new ideas and market-ready concepts for products that form an integral part of everyday life. Economic success and corporate responsibility are inextricably linked as part of this process.
Symrise – always inspiring more…
Your role
Lead and build NAM (North America) Operational Roadmap to include multi-site manufacturing facilities and finished good warehouses.
Define the vision and plan required to drive best in class results in food safety and quality standards, safety, people/culture, productivity, regulatory compliance, state & federal compliance, continuous improvement and customer service.
Propose and drive execution of CAPEX plan for NAM sites.
Ensure strategic industrial projects are well managed and executed on time and on budget.
Lead the execution of the continuous improvement plan as aligned with NAM and global corporate initiatives.
Certify the safety policy in NAM through strong collaboration with global QSHE team.
Comply with all relevant standards in term of Safety / Environment as set by US / Canadian regulatory bodies and DPF worldwide policy.
Oversee that working conditions to operators are safe/clean/organized.
Analyze and report to the General Manager and global headquarters based on the Key Performance Indicators (K.P.I) requirements.
Collaborate and engage with global HQ operations and supply chain function leaders.
About you
Bachelor’s degree in business management, Engineering, Logistics or similar field required; master's degree preferred.
15+ years of leadership experience managing a multi-site manufacturing environment in pet food production, food production, ingredients, specialty chemicals, consumer products or relevant industries.
Proven track record of improving plant operation efficiencies, and team / culture development.
Strong experience developing a multi-year capital improvement plan for sites to include upgrading older sites and expanding capacity.
Experience operating in a multinational organizational structure preferred.
Knowledge of safety and compliance with state/federal regulations.
Knowledge of quality initiatives, specifically GMP, FSSC22000 and HACCP.
Excellent analytical approach to drive data decision-making.
Demonstrated ability to lead from the front (boots on the ground) and engage effectively with all levels of the organization.
Our offerBecome part of our open and transparent culture. It will give you the opportunity to flourish and to develop inspiring experiences that contribute to the health and well-being of consumers in 160 countries around the world. Putting our employees in focus fuels our strong company growth above market rates and makes us an excellent place to develop your career.
Come join us and embark on a fascinating journey with Symrise.
If you feel that you fit the above criteria, then please apply by using our online application system. Your application will be treated confidentially.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.
Job Reference: NA00766
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