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Join Our Purpose - Feeding the Future
Nutreco is a member of the SHV family, and we are committed to 'Feeding the Future' through sustainable and innovative practices. Nutreco has two business lines: Skretting is a leading global provider of innovative aquafeed solutions, revolutionizing aquaculture for a sustainable future. Trouw Nutrition specializes in animal nutrition and is committed to advancing livestock health and productivity through cutting-edge solutions.
We are seeking an experienced Operational Excellence (OE) Lead who holds the key to success in delivering projects that align with our business goals and Nutreco OE methodologies. Whether it's Operations, Supply Chain, IT, Finance, HR, or any other field where opportunities are identified and executed, you will take charge of defining, preparing, and leading initiatives from start to finish. Your expertise will be instrumental in ensuring that OE initiatives meet objectives within quality, time, and budget targets, while effectively managing associated risks. You will be responsible for the creation, management, and implementation of the OE roadmap across 3 plants: Sloten, Deventer & Tilburg, and Bützow (Germany) as of 2025.
About The Role:Responsibilities:
Develop and implement an operational excellence strategy aligned with the organization's goals and objectives by defining strategic objectives and establishing a roadmap.
Analyse existing operational processes to identify inefficiencies, bottlenecks, and areas for improvement. Lead implementation and change management initiatives to enhance productivity and drive continuous improvement.
Provide leadership and guidance to a team of professionals.
Foster a collaborative and high-performance team culture, provide coaching and mentorship, and empower team members to drive operational improvements and achieve organizational objectives.
Skills and Expertise
Qualifications:
A bachelor's or master's degree in a relevant field such as Business Administration, Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, or a related discipline.
At least 5 years of relevant experience in operational excellence, process improvement, or related roles, preferably in a leadership position.
Proven experience in direct or indirect leadership and/or stakeholder management
Knowledge of Lean Six Sigma methodologies, process mapping techniques, and other improvement frameworks.
Fluency in English; knowledge of additional languages is a plus.
Expectation from Role:
Mature leadership ability with a strategic and people-oriented mindset
An excellent communicator who is strong at relationship management.
A focused pragmatist who enjoys connecting with people to achieve outstanding results.
Why You Will Love Working with Us
Global Benefits:
A full-time position in an international, dynamic environment.
Competitive remuneration package, good pension scheme, and 30 vacation days.
Opportunities for professional growth within Nutreco and the broader SHV group.
Flexible travel to our plants with the opportunity to work from home once per week
Next Steps
We value a seamless candidate experience and would like to respond within five (5) business days. The hiring process typically takes 4-6 weeks. For more information, please contact Sophie Grünewald . We appreciate your interest in joining our mission to innovate and sustainably shape the future of food production.
