Product Optimization Manager

Description du poste:

We are seeking a dynamic and results-driven Project Manager to join our team. As the Single Point of Contact for Operations, Research & Innovation (R&I), and Quality, you will play a pivotal role in driving project success. Your responsibilities will include project delivery within budget and timelines, with a keen focus on safety and quality.

Key Responsibilities:

* Technical and Technological Expertise Provide in-depth knowledge to Operations and Research&Development during the industrial pre-feasibility phase for all projects (including innovation, renovation, productivity, and sourcing).
* Resource Assessment and Planning Collaborate with factory teams to assess resource requirements and create comprehensive project plans, act as the plant Single Point Of Contact for Operations, R&D & Quality.
* Autonomously animating the activity management task for all factory, being SPOC for all inno/reno projects from PFR/PFA point of view and packaging design.
* Risk Evaluation Participate in evaluating risks related to Safety, Quality, Cost, Delivery, Morale, and New Technology (SQCDMN) at the factory level for all projects.
* Quality Assurance Work closely with the factory and project teams to ensure overall execution quality and adherence to SQCDMN performance indicators.
* Post-Launch Review Support post-launch project reviews at the factory level, embedding key findings into future projects across the factory and EU through the R&D/IPRO/POM network. Contribute to defining project execution standards within the EU.
* Technical Committee Participation Act as the plant's technical and technological expert within the Factory Project Steering Committee.
* Industrial Trials and Materials Flow Establish and maintain a streamlined process for industrial trials, project execution, and materials delivery and storage.
* Industrial Trial Management Independently assess and respond to industrial test requests based on factory capabilities.
* Test Scheduling and Optimization Efficiently schedule, organize, and optimize industrial tests and new product start-ups.
* Validation and Reporting Independently conduct Industrial Tests & Validation for white mass duplication projects (even with specification changes), new material development (both online and copacking), innovation projects, and small productivity improvements.
* Generate comprehensive project trial reports and communicate findings to the Project team.
* Homologation Process Ownership Collaborate with R&D to assess and develop feasibility responses for project briefs.

Qualifications
* Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Food Industry or related field.
* Proven experience in project management, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
* Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
* PMP certification is an advantage.
* Passion for driving excellence and achieving results
* Solid knowledge of English