Industrial Director

The Industrial Director is responsible for leading and coordinating production activities and initiatives, as well as investment projects within the Gnosis by Lesaffre plants.

He / She ensures suitable current and future production in close partnership with QHSE and Supply Chain Directors so as to meet the stated business goals pertaining to customer satisfaction in a safe environment.

The role is reporting to the GM Gnosis by Lesaffre and functionally to the Industrial Director of Nutrition & Health. The incumbent will be a key member of the Gnosis by Lesaffre Leadership Team.

The role includes support to the Denain plant greenfield project, commissioning, and later responsibility over plant management and production.

·      Leads and supports Plant Directors in technical aspects of production investments, and any other industrial issues.

·      Works closely with QHSE Director to assist in solving quality related issues.

·      Coordinates transversal projects in coordination with the corporate industrial team.

·      Makes recommendations on capacity expansions and planning in coordination with Commercial and Supply Chain Directors and the relevant Corporate functions.

·      Makes investment recommendations and once approved, leads industrial team accordingly for adequate execution.

·      Advises industrial team about definition of needs and appropriate technical solutions to be chosen.

·      Works transversally with other functions to choose strategic partners and suppliers.

·      Defines strategies for process improvement needs and develops projects with Process team.

·      Supports Packaging team in prioritizing issues and projects, monitors progress of projects and gives them support when it is needed.

·      Monitors lean management projects, makes critical decisions and gives approvals when it is needed. 

·      Leads and develops Gnosis by Lesaffre Industrial team in terms of both technical knowledge and competencies.

·      Defines performance objectives for Industrial team and monitors progress.

·      Assists QHSE Director and Safety Coordinator in defining health and safety objectives to achieve expected results.

·      Consolidates and approves annual budget for industrial needs including investments, capacity increases, process development needs, packaging expenses, and etc. 

·      Allocates budgets between plants in line with needs, objectives and action plans. 

·      Visits plants regularly to observe critical needs and makes critical decisions.

·      Contributes to development of relevant business plans

·      Follows up on action plans generated to achieve 3-years strategy of the company. 

·      Leads and contributes to his/her team in launching of transversal projects.

·      Closely monitors progress of industrial projects, makes critical decisions and follows results.

·      Evaluates recruitment needs for industrial team, shares expectations with HR

·      Involves recruitment process to choose the best candidate for current vacancies and makes final decision for industrial team. 

·      Monitors and manages performance of his/her subordinates, defines development areas and informs HR for planning appropriate actions.

·      Organizes performance meetings with his/her subordinates for annual review, defines developmental actions and KPIs for next year.  

·      Completes other tasks and responsibilities assigned by management in compliance with his/her skills, abilities and experiences.