Productivity Manager Production (f/m/d)

With us, you will experience a corporate culture in which you can play an active role and your ideas are welcome. Our commitment to sustainability is reflected in our processes and products. Honesty, loyalty, openness and results-oriented work are the cornerstones of our daily work. We offer you a secure and future-oriented position with a wide range of development opportunities. You can expect a positive working environment in which teamwork and mutual support are very important. Become part of a committed and motivated team of around 400 employees in Emmerich am Rhein and Düsseldorf, who contribute to the success of our company every day.

Our company is part of the internationally active Kuala Lumpur Kepong Berhad (“KLK”) group, headquartered in Malaysia. In Europe, we are represented at seven locations in Switzerland, Belgium, the Netherlands, Italy and Germany. KLK EMMERICH GmbH is part of the KLK OLEO division, a leading global player in the oleochemical industry.

At the earliest possible date, we are looking for you to join our team at our Emmerich am Rhein site on a permanent basis as a

Productivity Manager Production (f/m/d)

What are your tasks?

This position is essential to ensuring that a company performs at its highest possible level of productivity. The main duty is to supervise and carry out plans, procedures and projects that will increase productivity across the board.

Development and implementation of improvement strategies:

• Analyze current processes and identify potential for improvement
• Create and implement plans for continuous improvement
• Conduct in-depth analysis (if required), including data collection, data analysis and data synthesis, to provide key insights for improvement across all areas of the business

Process optimization:

• Project management to make processes and procedures more efficient
• Improving productivity by implementing best practices
• Applying lean and RCI methods

Team management and training:

• Leading and supporting teams in the implementation of RCI projects
• Training employees in RCI methods and tools

Performance monitoring and reporting:

• Creating and tracking KPI's to measure effectiveness and success
• Reporting results and interim results to management
• Conducting audits to ensure compliance with standards

Promoting a culture of continuous improvement:

• Motivating employees for continuous improvement
• Organizing workshops and events using the RCI principles

What do you bring with you?

• Completed studies in engineering and business administration (Master degree)
• Several years of experience in a similar function in the production or process area of a company in the chemical industry, preferably in the field of oleochemistry
• Knowledge of technical processes in production
• Project management basics
• Interest in lean management and process optimization
• Independent and structured working style
• Strong communication skills, moderation skills and enjoyment of implementation-oriented project work
• Good MS Office user skills as well as good German and English skills
• Constant search for improvement and efficiency opportunities and tireless willingness to continuously improve
• Strong problem-solving skills, good communication skills, flexibility and ability to work under pressure
• Strong team player, reliable, solution-oriented and well-structured way of working with a hands-on mentality
• Ability to act as a driving force for change across all areas of the business

What we can offer you?

• A challenging job in an international company that is actively striving for growth
• A great team: a lively team spirit, a strong sense of community, friendly cooperation and a culture that allows mistakes to be made
• A wide range of opportunities for further development
• Attractive remuneration
• Company pension scheme
• Ticketsprinter (discounts on regional events and leisure activities)
• On-site occupational health and support services
• Job bike, company events
• Group accident insurance
• Company canteen with company subsidy for meals (daily changing menu, salads and bowls)
• We live our values. Become a part of it!

Your Answer:

There are many good reasons to work at KLK - see for yourself. We look forward to receiving your application! Simply click on “Apply now” below and fill out the short application form.