Location
Selm | Germany
Job description
Who are we?
Sinova, a division of SARIA Group, is one of the leading manufacturers of sustainable ingredients for the petfood, aquafeed and feed industries as well as for oleochemical and renewable energy markets worldwide. With activities in 38 different locations and best-in-class solutions, Sinova is a leading innovator and expert in natural high-quality ingredients.
Our purpose at Sinova, as a sustainable company, is to play our part in making change in a world of limited resources.
Key responsibilities:
Process Optimisation
- Evaluate current production processes and identify opportunities for improvement [Benchmarks, KPIs, Dashboard]
- Maintain knowledge of best practices in manufacturing methods.
- Identify and assess various challenges from established manufacturing standards and best practices; provide feedback to standard "owners"
- Develop and implement efficient workflows to enhance productivity.
- Collaborate with engineers to design cost-effective manufacturing layouts and building ergonomics for new product lines.
Quality Control:
- Collaborate with quality assurance teams to establish and maintain high-quality standards and Best Practices.
- Implement measures to ensure consistency and accuracy in production processes. Quality prior to Efficiency.
- Support regional quality manager to analyze data to identify root causes of quality issues and recommend corrective actions.
Resource Utilization
- Support Ops Director and /or factory directors to optimize the Network and the use of resources, including manpower, machinery, and materials.
- Implement systems for effective inventory management.
- Develop staffing models to ensure optimal utilization of workforce.
Cost Analysis and Reduction
- Conduct cost-benefit analyses for proposed changes and improvements.
- Identify cost-saving opportunities and implement strategies to reduce production expenses.
- Work closely with the finance department to track and analyze budgetary considerations.
Data Analysis
- Implement data-driven decision-making processes by :
- Utilize statistical methods to analyze data and draw meaningful conclusions.
- Generate reports on key performance indicators (KPIs) to track progress and identify areas for improvement.
Education and experience:
- University degree in Engineering or MBA
- Previous experience in Process optimisation and/or Project Management
- Experience in Lean Manufacturing is a plus
Requirements
- Strong analytical skills, critical thinker and problem solver
- Ability to collaborate across functions and geographies
- Excellent communication skills
- MS office applications
- Driving licence class B
- Fluent English, written and spoken; further foreign language skills (e.g. German, French, Spanish, Polish) is an advantage
- International travel – 50%
- Please note that you need to be authorised to work in the respective country and have all the necessary documentation upon applying
This job is open for remote working especially from any of our large Group operating countries. If you live in Spain, France, Italy, Belgium, Poland, Romania, Germany, the Netherlands etc. and are motivated by the challenge of making our workplaces even safer, don’t hesitate to apply!
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