Welcome to Givaudan
We celebrate the beauty of human experience by creating food innovations, craft inspired fragrances and developing beauty and wellbeing solutions. With a strong passion for nature and a commitment to kindness, humility and a spirit of adventure, we deliver high-quality products to billions of people worldwide.
Our 79 production sites across the globe are known for their best-in-class processes and procedures, led by high-performing leaders and caring colleagues who collaborate and share ideas with enthusiasm.
About this role
This is an exciting opportunity to join our dynamic Site Leadership team as a Production Specialist. In this temporary one-year role, you will work closely with the local Operations Leadership Team to identify and resolve daily production issues, manage department projects and contribute to strategic initiatives.
Core Responsibilities
* Lead key production problem resolution initiatives and utilize data to make fact-based decisions and recommendations
* Work with teams to resolve issues, track progress and report to key stakeholders
* Communicate lessons learned and share best practices across the site and region
Leadership Team Support
* Assist Department Managers with projects, including investment or Continuous Improvement projects
* Lead initiatives to reduce operational costs and implement best practices
* Participate in special project assignments and interdepartmental teams as assigned
* Support customer visits and audit preparation
Your professional profile includes:
* A strong technical background, including a solid understanding of production processes and equipment
* University degree in a scientific or technical field (e.g. Natural Sciences, Engineering)
* Industry experience in a comparable environment
* Good knowledge of manufacturing concepts, processes and hands-on experience
* Project management skills and fluency in German and English
What benefits do we offer:
* Interesting development opportunities
* Flexible working hours
* Additional paid days off
* Favourable pension fund conditions
* Discounted meals in the staff restaurant
* Sports and leisure activities in the Givaudan sports club
* Discount in the staff shop in Kemptthal
* Free company car park
* REKA cheques and SBB Half-Fare Card participation
* Free drinks (water, coffee, tea)
* Worldwide private accident cover and free choice of hospital
* Givaudan covers the costs of accident insurance and supplementary accident insurance contributions
* Additional voluntary family and education allowances
We believe that everyone contributes to our success and enriches our world. We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications regardless of cultural and social background, gender, age, religion or sexual identity. Our working environment is safe, progressive and certified as an equal pay employer.