Symrise is a global supplier of fragrances, flavors, food, nutrition, and cosmetic ingredients. Its clients include manufacturers of perfumes, cosmetics, food and beverages, pharmaceuticals and producers of nutritional supplements and pet food.
Its sales of € 4.7 billion in the 2023 fiscal year make Symrise a leading global provider. Headquartered in Holzminden, Germany, the Group is represented by more than 100 locations in Europe, Africa, the Middle East, Asia, the United States and Latin America.
Symrise works with its clients to develop new ideas and market-ready concepts for products that form an integral part of everyday life. Economic success and corporate responsibility are inextricably linked as part of this process.
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Ihre Aufgaben
The Chief Operating Officer (m/f/d) will be responsible for the strategic and operational development of Symrise's Operations footprint in order to optimize the organization and the end-to-end processes in both the Taste, Nutrition & Health and Scent & Care segments as part of the further harmonization of our global business processes. You will lead a senior operational team to foster a positive operational management culture of performance, continuous improvement and safety within the global organization, driving operational efficiency, production scalability, and sustainable growth to support defined performance targets.
Reporting hierarchically to Walter Ribeiro, Member of the Executive Board, and functionally to the Executive Board as a whole, you will oversee the operations and supply chain functions of the two business segments to establish a globally coordinated operations and supply chain with close networking of production sites and suppliers as well as standardization and globalization of processes.,
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Provide strategic direction and leadership for all operational functions, including manufacturing operations and supply chain management, across the two business segments of Symrise globally.
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Collaborate with cross-functional teams of both segments to develop and own a shared business strategy with regards to manufacturing operations and supply chain management.
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Develop an Operations process, sourcing, and performance roadmap aligned with Symrise's corporate and commercial strategy.
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Ensure the availability of timely and accurate performance information and operational intelligence to support decision-making processes.
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Improve manufacturing processes and plant capacity optimization at the enterprise level across segments, joint ventures, and outsourced/CMO resources, as applicable.
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Foster the digitalization of processes in manufacturing, operations, and supply chain management, instilling a KPI-based, data-driven operational culture.
Ihr Profil
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Advanced degree in engineering, mechanical engineering, industrial engineering or in a related field with similar technical focus
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At least 15 years of progressive experience in a multinational manufacturing company in the pharmaceutical, medical devices, chemical or food industry
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At least 10 years of leadership experience in key Operations roles, with a focus on manufacturing and supply chain management in a comparably broad operational responsibility
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Proven track record, particularly in terms of growth and profitability improvement
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Documented experience in driving operational transformation initiatives, including global footprint optimization and scalability
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Sound experience in product and process development, Lean Management methods and in the digitalization of value chains as well as in the implementation of meaningful metrics and key performance indicators
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Comprehensive business understanding and strategic, conceptual, process- and results-oriented thinking
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Financial acumen, entrepreneurial mindset and proven experience in budget management, cost optimization and financial reporting
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Advanced management and leadership skills with high emotional intelligence, strong motivational skills and the ability to build a modern performance culture
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Excellent written and verbal communication in English; additional language skills are a plus