22/04/2024 15:09:28 9940 Oost-Vlaanderen

Corporate Continuous Improvement & Energy Manager


  • Oleon nv
  • 9940 Oost-Vlaanderen
  • Industry and Manufacturing
  • Onbepaalde duur
  • Vast contract
  • Voltijds
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Oleon, with headquarters in Ertvelde Belgium, is the European market leader in the production of oleochemical raw materials and derivatives made from renewable raw materials and with a high degree of biodegradability. At Oleon, natural oils and fats are transformed in a wide range of oleochemical products with applications such as cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, oil & gas, food, lubricants, polymer chemistry, etc.

Today, around 1050 employees are active worldwide on 6 production sites in Europe, Malaysia and recently US. Oleon has renowned customers in about 100 countries and realizes a 1 billion euros turnover. Oleon is realizing a good growth in many markets and stands for quality, innovation and a sustainable and natural approach. Oleon is part of the French group Avril (groupeavril.com). As an employer, Oleon distinguishes itself as an innovative growth company where entrepreneurial employees and open communication are the basis of success.

To strengthen their growing business, Oleon is looking for a corporate continuous improvement & energy manager.

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Position

As a corporate continuous improvement & energy manager, you will lead the development and implementation of the global continuous improvement (CI) and energy strategy in alignment with the group and global organization priorities. You will oversee the continuous improvement coordinator and energy specialist at each Oleon plant (Malaysia, US, Germany, France, UK, and Belgium). You support and coordinate value-added improvement projects focused on enhancing EBITDA, cash flow, cost reduction, health safety environment (HSE) and corporate social responsibility (CSR), while fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

  • You analyze, initiate and manage the implementations of global continuous improvement and energy programs, projects, and initiatives in line with strategic projects defined by the Executive Committee. You ensure that the impact of the projects is sustainable in the long term.
  • You provide comprehensive reporting to senior management or the Executive Committee, covering aspects such as budget, KPIs, achieved benefits, and training status.
  • You are responsible for the multi-site energy certification (ISO 50 001) and developing a plan to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from direct and indirect sources across our facilities.
  • You support and coordinate the efforts of continuous improvement coordinators and energy experts in alignment with their direct managers. Moreover, you arrange training sessions for black, green, or yellow belt certifications.
  • You continuously update your knowledge and expertise in continuous improvement and energy, while also analyzing opportunities for Oleon.
  • You report to the Industrial Director.

Profile

  • You hold a master’s degree in chemical engineering, process engineering or a related field along with at least 10 years of hands-on experience, preferably in a similar industry.
  • You possess a profound comprehension of continuous improvement principles and lean methodologies.
  • You have a black belt or lean six sigma certifications and have experience in implementing energy management systems (ISO 50 001).
  • You are fluent in English and a proficiency in French would be an asset.
  • You are willing to occasionally travel to various Oleon sites (30%).

Offer

You will join an organization that is among the top of its segment and pays great attention to its employees. In this challenging and varied position, you are encouraged to take initiative and develop yourself. You can count on an attractive salary, supplemented with numerous benefits (company car, bonus, meal vouchers, CLA90, bicycle allowance, bicycle lease plan) and a strong insurance plan. Work-life balance is important with the possibility of 19 extra (ADV) leave days.

Questions?

Contact Tine Devey at +32 9 242 54 67. Your reaction will be handled prompt and confidentially.

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