Operational Excellence Coordinator

**Operational Excellence Coordinator**:
**JOB CONTEXT**

We are currently at the early stages of our Operations Excellence journey and seek to develop the sites to Deliver improvements in Cost/Margin while developing our operational maturity and competency. This role is critical to driving this agenda and is the owner of the site roadmap and annual plan.

The Operational Excellence coordinator, as part of the site leadership team, works closely with the cross functional teams at site to design and deliver the sites operational excellence plan. This role reports directly to the Site Operations Director for accountability of the delivery and also has a functional reporting line to the BU operational Excellence Manager for direction, tools, process and blueprints.

**KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES**

At **OpCo /** **site level**the role is accountable for
- Performing site diagnostic/assessments to highlight opportunities for improvement
- in line with budget setting cycle
- Informing site leadership team & BU OE manager of the opportunities - to allow opportunity-based target setting in the budget cycle
- Tracking of benefits through leading the funding for growth (FFG) agenda
- ensuring all activity is tracked
- Leading of site improvement projects that are higher in complexity or require cross functional involvement.
- For site prioritised opportunities
- Set up projects with site team members, ensuring charter in place and then coaching the teams to deliver projects
- Ensuring strong site governance is in place for improvement activities
- Setting up and sustaining the site SIM/ business performance management process to ensure robust performance management is in place at all levels to cover - handover, SIC, Daily, Weekly, Monthly intervals and aligned to central blueprint standard
- Deploy best practice operational excellence techniques within the Operations function through design, coaching and training of staff (eg SIM, 5S, PSG, Tpm) to reduce waste and non-value add activity/cost and processes are aligned to central blueprint standards
- Ensure central CI programmes are cascaded and aligned to local requirements
- Perform Operational Excellence maturity assessments in line with central defined process and ensure site improvement plan is in place and progressing
- Support the development of a CI culture
- ensuring using leadership process confirmations across site
- as part of the defined leader’s standard work
- Competency development
- Establish competency requirements for identified roles across the business and performing training needs analysis to ensure a site competency (for operational excellence) plan is in place.
- For Operational excellence, based on training needs analysis, ensure that employees are trained to the required standards and are effectively audited and signed off as competent.

**KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS**
- Safety improvement
- Operational Efficiency (OE)
- Cost per Ton
- FFG achievement
- Yields
- kwH/T
- Maturity Assessment Score
- Competency Score

**QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE**

See also differentiating factors
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering / manufacturing/ food / feed or technical field.
- Experience of working within a manufacturing factory
- Experience with Operational Excellence programs (Lean, TPM, 6 Sigma ) with associated certification preferred
- Trainer experience
- Good level of English in writing and speaking
- Proven record of delivering improvements in a sustainable way.

**What happens next?**:

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We'll be in touch soon with the next steps in the hiring process. Meanwhile, explore our website to learn more about our company culture and current projects. Thank you for considering a career with us
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On interview

You've made it to the interview stage This is your chance to showcase your skills and learn more about Nutreco. Here are a few tips to prepare:

- ** Research**: Familiarize yourself with our purpose and recent projects.
- ** Review**: Understand the key responsibilities of the role.
- ** Prepare Questions**: Have thoughtful questions ready to demonstrate your interest.

We'll discuss your background and how you can contribute to our team. After the interview, we aim to provide feedback promptly. Best of luck
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Review

Thank you for your interest in joining us Here’s a quick review of your journey so far:

- ** Application**: We were impressed by your credentials and potential contributions.
- ** Interview**: Your understanding of the role and your passion stood out. We are now finalizing our decisions and will contact you soon.

Your patience and enthusiasm are appreciated as we make our final considerations.
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Welcome to the team

Welcome aboard We are thrilled to have you join our team. You’ll be a key player in our exciting projects while bringing your expertise to the fore.

**Onboarding Highlights**:

- ** Orientation**: Learn about our culture and objectives.
- ** Team Meet**: Connect with your colleagues.
- ** Training**: Gain th