Site Excellence Partner

We need your talent, knowledge and dedication to better our world with biology.**Our purpose points the way**In Novonesis, we know that solutions rooted in biology can help solve humanity’s biggest challenges. Since we began more than a century ago, this has been our guide. It’s how we've gotten so far. And it’s how we'll impact the future. Now, more than ever, the world needs change. And with biosolutions, the possibilities for transformation are endless.**We’re here to better our world with biology.****Join us as our new Site Excellence Partner at Arpajon, France.**As a Site Excellence Partner, you will take the lead in implementing Novonesis' improvement methodology (Go for Excellence). You will be responsible for ensuring that processes are continually evaluated and optimized while also training and coaching others. Your efforts will play a crucial role in achieving ambitious stretch targets in Safety, Sustainability, Quality, Capacity, and Decoupling cost from Growth.**Welcome to the****Arpajon Site Leadership team.**We are a team of eight individuals responsible for steering all operational and strategic decisions for the manufacturing site. Arpajon serves as both an industrial site and a distribution center, playing a key role in the production network that delivers biosolutions for the dairy industry. More than 150 dedicated employees work together to produce bulk and finished goods, ensuring timely distribution to our B2B customers.**In this role you will make an impact by:**

• Drive performance by leading major improvement projects and other strategic initiatives to deliver measurable and impactful results.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement and problem-solving through effective training and coaching.
• Support continuous improvement and standardization efforts in close collaboration with the site Leadership Team.
• Facilitate the strategy deployment and governance process to ensure alignment with corporate objectives, working closely with the Head of Plant.
• Actively contribute as a member of the global network of excellence partners, sharing best practices and driving innovation.**The ideal candidate will have:**
• An academic background, Bachelor of Science in biology, chemical or industrial engineering or a related field Greenbelt/Blackbelt certification
• Minimum 8-10 years of experience in operational excellence
• Display strong organizational and communication skills
• Demonstrated comprehensive use of Lean principles.
• Demonstrated skills of interacting with senior leadership and influencing organizations without formal authority.
• Ability to coach and challenge senior leadership in Lean principles. Strong workshop facilitator and ability to communicate with influence.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and a results-driven mindset.
• Experience in managing and executing large-scale continuous improvement projects.
• Proficiency in data analysis, and process mapping**Please note: This is an onsite role based at our Arpajon site with flexibility to work from home.****Then apply today!**At Novonesis we commit to an inclusive recruitment process and equality of opportunity for all our job applicants. We recommend you not to attach a cover letter to your application. Instead, please include a few sentences in your resume/CV about why you are applying. To ensure a fair recruitment process, please refrain from adding a photo in your resume/CV. Novonesis is dedicated to fostering a unique community by embracing and respecting differences. We make all employment decisions based on business needs, ensuring that every individual can thrive, regardless of identity or background such as ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, or veteran status. Learn more about Novonesis, our purpose, and your career opportunities at Even if this job isn't the right fit for you, perhaps you know someone who might find it interesting. If so, please feel free to share the job link and encourage them to apply. Thank you for your referral! Please check out our other open positions. The right fit for you could just be a few clicks away.**Stay alert: Avoid recruitment scams** At Novonesis, we are committed to maintaining a safe and transparent recruitment process. Please be aware of potential scams targeting job seekers and take note of the following:*N
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