Overview
Manufacturing Excellence Coach at Barry Callebaut Group. Global role focused on driving continuous improvement across the manufacturing footprint, coaching teams, implementing best practices, and fostering a culture of zero loss and 100% engagement. Partner with Plant Managers and BCOS managers to build capabilities, eliminate losses, and elevate operational performance in line with BC Values and the BCOS principles.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and embed the BCOS program at cluster level, ensuring alignment with loss elimination goals and CBN targets.
- Coach teams on BCOS methodologies and tools across all pillars, including on-the-floor activities.
- Conduct assessments, calibrate standards, and provide actionable feedback to leadership teams.
- Identify and share best practices across sites to drive reapplication and consistency.
- Build strong partnerships with Plant Managers and BCOS Managers to support implementation.
- Diagnose capability gaps and organizational behaviors that hinder progress.
- Develop leadership and technical capabilities to support current and future business needs.
- Collaborate with global pillar leaders to adjust master plans and support assessments.
- Visit sites regularly (at least every two months or as needed) to monitor progress and provide hands-on support.
- Stay connected with external networks and other clusters to bring in fresh perspectives and innovations.
- Support the development of critical systems and lead model site implementations.
About You
- Bachelors degree in Engineering, Operations Management, or related field.
- Minimum 10 years of experience in manufacturing, ideally in the food industry.
- Proven track record in leading and implementing continuous improvement initiatives.
- Strong hands-on experience with Lean, Six Sigma, TPM, and other CI methodologies (Black Belt level or equivalent is a plus).
- Excellent coaching and change management skills, with the ability to influence and partner with Plant Managers and site leadership.
- Comfortable with extensive travel within Europe (50%–75%) and regular presence on the shop floor.
- Fluent in English and skilled in stakeholder communication across all levels.
- Experience with digital manufacturing systems (e.g., MES, EMS, SAP, Maximo, CMMS).
- Resilient, result-oriented, and able to lead complex transformation projects.
We Offer
- Employment on a regular basis in the sweetest company in the world.
- Annual bonus based on your work results.
- Lunch card for groceries and restaurants.
- Private medical care in Lux Med (basic package fully financed by BC).
- Fit Profit sports card co-financed by BC.
- PPE and retirement savings.
- Cafeteria Program as part of the Social Fund.
- Group life insurance.
- Free quarterly legal consultation.
- Chocolate in the office for holidays and celebrations, with opportunity to join theme clubs and social activities.
- Daily delivery of fresh fruits and vegetables to the office.
- Discounted access to Barry Callebaut products.
- Relax zone with PlayStation, games, massage chairs, and wellness options.
- On-site fitness options and integration budgets for team events.
- Participation in CSR activities with Forever Chocolate and Event Team.
At Barry Callebaut, we are committed to Diversity & Inclusion. United by our strong values, we thrive on the diversity of who we are and what we’ve experienced. We are committed to nurturing an inclusive environment where people can grow and feel they belong. #oneBC - Diverse People, Sustainable Growth.
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- Food and Beverage Services and Food and Beverage Manufacturing
