Mission: 

Responsible for developing the Puratos business towards Operational Excellence.
As a Change Manager, (s)he ensures the continuous focus of the Operations organization, its structures and processes on the customer. (S)he will define and execute a Technical Master Plan to ensure the sustainable growth of all Operations activities in line with country and Regional plan.
As a People Manager, (s)he continuously develops the necessary skills and capabilities of the teams, at all levels of Operation, in order to build up a self-learning and engaged World Class Organization.
As a Leader, (s)he develops a vision, inspires people to deliver outstanding results, unleashes potential and reinforces Puratos Magic throughout the whole organization. 

Responsibilities: 

1. Defines and executes plans to achieve operational KPI targets across Safety, Quality, Service, Cost & People, engaging all members of the Operations team in the process
2. Proposes the yearly Opex budget aiming at improving all operational KPI’s in a balanced and sustainable way, ensures a proper reporting, takes all necessary actions in case of deviation
3. Defines and proposes the Capex Plan, aligned on the country and Regional priorities, and ensures their realization in respect of agreed budget and timing. 
4. Develops continuously the skills and capabilities of his teams, to support all initiatives bringing the site to a self-learning World Class Organization.
5. Builds up and ensures very effective and efficient relationships with the local country stakeholders: Business Units, Markets, Human Resources, Finance, etc… Strives to establish a community of vision and objectives between the Region & Group stakeholders and his/her team, based on the Puratos Values. 
6. Compliance with governmental food regulations, as well as attention to audits from different public agencies.
7. Prepare and coordinate audits and follow up on KPIs established by the group.
8. Manage and oversee local and regional projects with the group and the management team to achieve strategic and operational objectives.
9. Executes de Factory budget in line with P&L and profitability expectations
10. Secures de delivery of the monthly production plan to fulfill Cacao liquor demands

Performance KPIs:

Maintaining overall operational performance of the production site
Integrating site staff and processes into Puratos
Developing the Puratos business towards operational excellence
Defining and executing a technical master plan for sustainable growth
Developing necessary skills and capabilities of teams
Building effective relationships with stakeholders
Achieving operational KPI targets across safety, quality, service, cost, and people

Key KPIs: 
Yield loss
Raw material inventory adjustments
Productivity indexes
Control of operating costs at the production level
Attrition
Workplace accidents
Overtime hours
Quality rejections
Downtime hours

Attributes: 

Leadership and influence
Talent development
Organization and execution
Continuous improvement
Assertive communication
Conflict management and negotiation
Teamwork
Analysis and reporting