Hiring: Manager, Manufacturing Excellence Company: Barry Callebaut Group Location: Eddystone, PA Job Posted Time: 2026-09-10 14:02:41 Target Skills & Keywords : Agile, Change Management, Digital Transformation, Lean Manufacturing, Manufacturing Execution Systems, Portfolio Management, SAP, Stakeholder Management About the job Experience: •10 years of progressive experience in a manufacturing environment, with demonstrated leadership in continuous improvement, operational excellence, and capability-building initiatives within complex, multinational operations. Proven experience deploying Lean, TPM, IWS, or equivalent operating systems is required. Required Skills: •Lead deployment and sustainability of BCOS, ensuring strong alignment with Global Customer Supply & Development organization and the Global ‘Go for Zero’ ambition. •Assess site maturity against BCOS/IWS standards and develop a multi-year manufacturing excellence roadmap aligned with regional and global priorities. •Coach and develop BCOS pillar leaders, Cell Teams, and plant leadership on work processes, certification expectations, and behavioral standards. •Drive change management and cultural transformation, promoting a zero-loss mindset and 100% employee engagement across all levels. •Conduct regular assessments of routine management, pillar execution, and performance KPIs, ensuring follow-up on corrective actions. •Use data analytics and business KPIs to prioritize improvement initiatives that directly improve safety, quality, service, cost, cash, and sustainability performance. •Facilitate hands-on continuous improvement activities including workshops, kaizen events, Gemba coaching, and standardization of best practices. •Enable horizontal learning and replication of best practices across sites through strong collaboration with global Manufacturing Excellence and technical communities. Qualifications: •Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations Management, or a related technical field is required. •Advanced certifications in Continuous Improvement, Lean, or IWS frameworks are strongly preferred. •Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in a manufacturing environment, with demonstrated leadership in continuous improvement, operational excellence, and capability-building initiatives within complex, multinational operations. Proven experience deploying Lean, TPM, IWS, or equivalent operating systems is required. •Deep expertise in Lean Manufacturing, Integrated Work Systems (IWS), Total Productive Maintenance (TPM), and Continuous Improvement methodologies. •Strong coaching, facilitation, and change leadership abilities with a hands-on, Gemba-centric approach. •Highly adaptable and agile leader with a proven track record of driving change and sustaining cultural transformation in complex manufacturing environments. •Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate data into actionable insights. •Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills across all organizational levels. •Project and portfolio management capability to prioritize and deliver multiple initiatives in parallel. •Strong digital and systems awareness, including MES, SAP/ERP, CMMS, and manufacturing analytics platforms. Compensation: •Competitive benefits and rewards package •Competitive salary, annual bonus, and comprehensive benefits package Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!