Manager, Business Process Optimization, Produce & Classify Job

SITUATION IN ORGANIZATION

Report to the Director of Business Process Optimization.

JOB DIMENSIONS

Process owner for the AMAS regions supporting manufacturing and quality domains, covering the following processes: production, quality, stock management. This position serves as the subject matter expert in the P&C domain, working closely with the manufacturing sites and with the key users of the BU's through key user network. This role includes the oversight and associated governance within the plants for production, inventory and quality process.

KEY ACTIVITIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Support the design and the consolidation of the core model processes (40%)

• Design the SAP manufacturing core model specific to the Americas region
• Promote and implement the manufacturing and quality core model throughout the organization covering three, unique, SAP systems and integrated tools (i.e .LIMS).
• Analyze the recurrent problems raised involving manufacturing and quality domains, tackle the root causes and prepare when necessary the documentation for validation in Arbitration Committee
• Propose and implement optimization of the manufacturing and quality processes.
• Coordinate the training material and organization, and the user’s documentation improvement
• Animate the network of regional manufacturing Key Users, display continuous improvement and best practices.

Drive the maturity and the performance enhancements for his domain (25%)

• Manage the maturity assessments sessions, drive then validate with the plant managers the improvement action plans associated
• Monitor regularly with the plant Key Users and managers the progress of the improvement actions
• Keep aware of benchmarking feedback, possible disrupting tools or technologies, digital initiatives

Implement KPI’s and performance measurement (25%)

• Define and display to the plant managers and the BU’s a set of performance and process KPI’s
• Drive the associated management / rituals by the plants
• Support the implementation of appropriated reports and dashboards to the plant managers

Support business growth (10%)

• Bringing the manufacturing expertise in the different projects (i.e. SAP Roadmap)

CONTEXT AND ENVIRONEMENT

• 25% Travel is required, including regional and global travel as required, subject to level of project work.
• Supports the site HES policy and complies with all regulatory and internal requirements
• Participates in HES activities provided by site management and Arkema Inc. (e.g., Behavioral Base Safety, SafeStart, etc.)
• Supports and promotes the reporting of all health, safety, environmental, near-miss, accident or injury incidents

REQUIRED EDUCATION / QUALIFICATIONS / WORK EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Chemistry, Business, or Supply Chain related field, required, MBA a plus but not required
• 10 years of Supply Chain and Business related experience, including:
  • Knowledge of process improvement methodologies (Six Sigma, Lean, etc,)
  • Knowledge of various project management methodologies (waterfall, Agile, etc.) \
  • Understanding of S&OP, Accounting, Finance, Purchasing, and Manufacturing processes.
• APICS Certification preferred
• Body of knowledge to encompass all aspects of manufacturing within the SAP environment including forecasting, material master setup, material data development and management, production orders and reporting, production planning and scheduling, inventory management and reporting and order shipment. It also includes a strong understanding of Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) and Quality Management.

DEMONSTRATED COMPETENCIES

• Demonstrated ability to effectively plan, organize and prioritize
• Strategic thinker with strong analytical and decision making capabilities
• Ability to function effectively in high pressure or crisis situations
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills
• Must be a “change agent” with a high degree of flexibility and desire to proactively drive transformational organizational change using change management and lean tools/practices.
• Proven track record in successful project implementations and strong project management skills
• Strong capabilities to understand current technology environment and develop roadmaps that will support the business strategies that lead to successful implementation of sustainable results.
• Demonstrates extensive knowledge in field of specialization or multiple disciplines to the successful completion of complex assignments.
• Can successfully serve as point of authority and/or source of technical knowledge for area of expertise. Strong knowledge of organization's business practices and issues faced and contributes to problem resolution of those issues.
• Is flexible/adaptable and can stay abreast of technology that changes at an ever-increasing pace – a critical element in providing state-of-the-art service that is needed to remain competitive.

Building on its unique set of expertise in materials science, Arkema offers a portfolio of first-class technologies to address ever-growing demand for new and sustainable materials. With the ambition to become in 2024 a pure player in Specialty Materials, the Group is structured into three complementary, resilient and highly innovative segments dedicated to Specialty Materials - Adhesive Solutions, Advanced Materials, and Coating Solutions - accounting for some 80% of Group sales, and a well-positioned and competitive Intermediates segment. Arkema offers cutting-edge technological solutions to meet the challenges of, among other things, new energies, access to water, recycling, urbanization and mobility, and fosters a permanent dialogue with all its stakeholders. The Group reported sales of €9.5 billion ($10.6 billion) in 2021, and operates in 55 countries with 20,500 employees worldwide.

The diversity of its employees is an asset that the Arkema group wants to preserve. Its non-discrimination policy applies to recruitment, salary levels and career management. The Arkema group is committed to ensuring diversity among its employees.

Arkema Inc. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Arkema Inc. complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence.