Hiring: Manufacturing Excellence Coach - North America Company: Barry Callebaut Group Location: Chicago, IL Job Posted Time: 2026-09-13 14:02:42 Employment Type: On-site Target Skills & Keywords : Change Management, Lean Manufacturing, Project Management, Six Sigma About the job Experience: •10 years of experience in manufacturing environment with in-depth knowledge of production, quality, process control, asset management, cost structures and digitalization, in a multinational business context. •At least 10 years of experience in manufacturing environment with in-depth knowledge of production, quality, process control, asset management, cost structures and digitalization, in a multinational business context. Required Skills: •Shapes and drives the implementation of the BCOS (Barry Callebaut Operating System) program and strategic projects in alignment with the Global CSD (Customer Supply & Development) “Go For Zero” ambition. •Map the maturity of the sites against the BCOS framework, build the manufacturing excellence road map together with the Cluster Leads, Plant Managers and BCOS Director. •Provide education/capabilities to site pillar leaders and support for the certification process. Assess and educate site leaders on pillar work processes and maintenance of site pillar boards. •Coach the sites CI leaders and Plant Leadership Team to drive change management aspects of all BCOS (process and culture) to impact directly plant results. •Conduct regular assessments on pillar work processes, routine management adherence (RTT) identifies opportunities for improvement and develop actionable insights and provide correct actions recommendations plus follow ups. •Drive program priorities and focus of pillar work process based on data analytics and performance metrics – addressing site business objectives (CBN and financials). •Encourage benchmark continuously, referring plant to learn and share best practices to/from other plants •Execute improvement initiatives at a tactical level i.e. working closely with site to implement best practices, standardize work processes, and improve operational efficiency. Qualifications: •Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations Management, or related field •TPM / IWS / WCM Plant Operating Systems deployment experience •Six Sigma or Lean certification as an additional capability •Strong understanding and know-how of Lean manufacturing principles, Six Sigma methodologies, Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) and other improvement techniques •Analytical mindset with the ability to visualize and interpret data or metrics •Project management skills to oversee multiple improvement projects simultaneously •English language proficiency is required Compensation: •$130,000 - $150,000 / year •Flexible work environment (work from home / hybrid options) •Competitive benefits and rewards package •Salary Range of $130,000 - $150,000, depending on factors such as experience and location, plus annual bonus and our 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!