Production Supervisor Taste

At Firmenich people are at the heart of the company, we are committed to equal employment opportunities and value diversity in the workplace.

Production Supervisor

Taste & Beyond Plant

**Location**: Satigny, Genève, Switzerland

Key Responsibilities

Be accountable and supervise operators by motivating them to achieve goals and targets

Provide leadership for the implementation and execution of the HS&E policy, procedures, operator performance and local HS&E improvement plans to ensure the highest safety performance is achieved

Identify and drive the changes to improve production efficiency, increase yield and reduce production costs through LEAN initiatives. Improve End to End processes to maximize plant efficiency, and better serve our customers

Participate to the definition of the site master plan to align site capabilities with strategic objectives

Develop and maintain reporting mechanism needed to monitor production rates, yields, and quality, cost variances

Be accountable that proper training is provided on operating and safety procedures, equipment and controls

Coordinate production activities with planning, engineering, maintenance and quality control activities (Identify non-conformances and solve problems)

Maintain production and other documentation - batch sheets, operating procedures, PCN, forklift inspections, and participate in annual documentation review

**Conduct shift meetings on a variety of topics**: safety, quality, people, and productivity

We value

Demonstrated experience in leading and facilitating multi-disciplined teams to facilitate production activities

Ability to read, analyze, write reports, interpret statistical data, engineering diagrams, technical procedures, or governmental regulations

Excellent communication skills to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers and employees

Capacity to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to critically evaluate results, make recommendations and reports on projects.

Effective management of a variety of activities in a fast-paced environment, combined with a focus on engaging employees, effective decision making and effective communication style

**Requirements**:
MA in Engineering, Chemistry, or related field

At least 5-years’ experience in a food-manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, or related manufacturing environment

Fluent in French & English

Excellent knowledge of MS Office, Word, Excel, and SAP

Green belt certification is a plus

Experience in extrusion technology is an asset

We offer

To play a key role in our purpose to improve the quality of life of our workforce, our families, our local communities and society at large,

To be part of a company shaping a strong legacy through breakthrough industrial innovations and technology,

Passion for technology in the creation of fragrances and flavors of the future,

Learn how to understand consumers and how to meet their needs effectively,

Chance to work for a company committed to sustainability and with a proven track record of more than 125 years of excellence.

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