Manufacturing Excellence Director

Job Title: Manufacturing Excellence Director (Regional Operations Director)Location: Kinshasa (DRC) or Pointe Noire (Republic of the Congo)Job Type: ExpatGeneral PurposeProvide strategic operational oversight and Manufacturing Excellence guidance for multiple production and operating facilities within a geography or business. Lead the improvement of ope rational management systems, processes, and best practices to achieve highly efficient, safe, and cost-effective operations. Key Tasks & ResponsibilitiesIdentify a reason of improvement in the different locations, prioritizing them according to the value creation.

Lead the development and execution of the correct action plans to improve performance using Manufacturing Excellence ToolsRe view and guide the implementation of strategic plans to ensure efficiency in the manufacturing a rea and consistent quality in processesReviews the plans and execution of staff training and development, ensuring they are aligned with the needs of the continuous improvement objectives.

Review and guide the Local Operations Managers in the development and execution of OPEX/ CAPEX requirements focused on process improvement, risk mitigation and operations efficiency, ensuring compliance with defined objectivesEstablish challenging targets for division operations KPIs while facilitating the achievement thereof. Support the execution of the communication cadence with affiliate operations teams to: Analyze production results while reviewing variances against standards and goalsReview corrective action items related to operations audits, risk surveys, and other priorities while providing solutions for the action plan. Identify and remove roadblocks to progress.

Improve Local Teams competencies through gap analysis and training resourcesWork closely with other group resources to support the management of quality, food safety, safety, and capital project implementation. The responsibilities outlined in this job description are not a comprehensive list, additional tasks maybe assigned to the employee from time to time. Education & ExperiencePrimarily background in Flour Milling Management. Feed and Bakery knowledge may be considered a plus. Engineering degree preferred or accredited certificateStrong background or experience with Manufacturing Excellence Management, including Continuous Improvement tools. Six sigma / Black Belt certification. 10+ years Managerial experience.

High level of analytical capabilitiesHigh level of organizational skillsSystems thinkerStrong leadership and mentoring skillsStrategic thinking skillsFocus on Coaching and ExecutionExposure to Project Management processesFluency in French and English is required. Experience working in developing countries is preferredAbility to regularly work odd hours due to product demands and different time zones. Must be self-sufficient with the ability to work independentlyMust be able to travel internationally, approximately 50% of the time across Seaboard and affiliates flour and feed milling companies in Africa (Approx. 14 trips/ year with a duration for each travel approx.

12/13 days) developing countries Working Environment/ConditionsMust be in good physical health due to physical remoteness of locations that will be visitingMust be able to operate outside of normal comfort zones at timeMust be able to work in a manufacturing environment with the ability to climb stairs, crawl in tight spaces and other physical requirements to analyze asset conditions