Location
Gurgaon | India
Job description
Company Description
Louis Dreyfus Company is a leading merchant and processor of agricultural goods. Our activities span the entire value chain from farm to fork, across a broad range of business lines, we leverage our global reach and extensive asset network to serve our customers and consumers around the world. Structured as a matrix organization of six geographical regions and ten platforms, Louis Dreyfus Company is active in over 100 countries and employs approximately 17,000 people globally.
Job Description
- You lead the governance and delivery of continuous improvement initiatives within Regional Center using an appropriate methodology to give assurance that intended outcomes are identified and achieved.
- You communicate the local action plan; explain how this relates to the SBS center strategy and action plan, and the broader organization's mission and vision; motivate people to achieve local business goals.
- You develop your own capabilities by participating in assessment and development planning activities as well as formal and informal training and coaching; gain or maintain external professional accreditation where relevant to improve performance and fulfill personal potential. You maintain an understanding of relevant technology, external regulation, and industry best practices through ongoing education, attending conferences, and reading specialist media.
- You provide specialist advice on the interpretation and application of continuous improvement tools and best practices.
- You contribute to reviewing existing operations and assist in identifying continuous improvements.
- You oversee the production of action plans ensuring that all activities are identified appropriately organized to deliver their objectives comply with the organization's continuous improvement framework and comply with the organization's wider governance structure and processes.
- You support feasibility studies from a technological and organizational perspective, and document findings.
- You carry out delegated activities to support identification and evaluation of risks, issues, dependencies, and constraints associated with the projects and the design of mitigating solutions.
- You are responsible for gathering and summarizing continuous improvement effort in your region/center and share with the Head of continuous improvement and other regional CIP (Continuous Improvement Programme) leaders.
- You deliver baseline assessments and post-implementation analyses to evaluate and track the realization of business benefits.
Experience
MBA / Master Degree
- Proficiency with continuous improvement disciplines (Lean, Agile, Kanban, etc.)
- 5 years' experience in process optimization, operations, or business management.
- 8 years of experience in Consulting / Project management
- Demonstrated history of applying varied approaches to solve complex business support challenges of significance to the organization,
Additional Information
Business skills:
- Ability to effectively manage multiple assignments and priorities,
- Ability to express oneself clearly and concisely both verbally and in writing using the English language.
- A sharp eye for identifying weak points in processes and organizational structures.
Technical skills:
- Lean and Six Sigma fundamentals
- Service Design fundamentals is a plus
- Proficiency with continuous improvement disciplines (Lean, Agile, Kanban, etc.)
Behavior skills:
- Self-driven, customer focused and proactive.
- Good learning agility and autonomy.
- Good analytical and creative problem-solving skills.
- A strategic and analytical mindset.
Diversity & InclusionLDC is driven by a set of shared values and high ethical standards, with diversity and inclusion being part of our DNA. LDC is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity, equity and inclusion.
LDC encourages diversity, supports local communities and environmental initiatives. We encourage people of all backgrounds to apply.
Sustainability
Sustainable value is at the heart of our purpose as a company.
We are passionate about creating fair and sustainable value, both for our business and for other value chain stakeholders: our people, our business partners, the communities we touch and the environment around us
What We Offer
We provide a dynamic and stimulating international environment, which will stretch and develop your abilities and channel your skills and expertise with outstanding career development opportunities in one of the largest and most solid private companies in the world.
We offer
- A workplace culture that embraces diversity and inclusivity
- Opportunities for Professional Growth and Development
- Employee Recognition Program
- Employee Wellness Programs - Confidential access to certified counselors for employee and eligible family members, along with monthly wellness awareness sessions.
- Certified Great Place to Work
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