Who are we?
Amaris Consulting is an independent technology consulting firm providing guidance and solutions to businesses. With more than 1,000 clients across the globe, we have been rolling out solutions in major projects for over a decade – this is made possible by an international team of 7,600 people spread across 5 continents and more than 60 countries. Our solutions focus on four different Business Lines: Information System & Digital, Telecom, Life Sciences and Engineering. We’re focused on building and nurturing a top talent community where all our team members can achieve their full potential. Amaris is your steppingstone to cross rivers of change, meet challenges and achieve all your projects with success.At Amaris, we strive to provide our candidates with the best possible recruitment experience. We like to get to know our candidates, challenge them, and be able to give them proper feedback as quickly as possible. Here's what our recruitment process looks like:
Brief Call: Our process typically begins with a brief virtual/phone conversation to get to know you! The objective? Learn about you, understand your motivations, and make sure we have the right job for you!
Interviews (the average number of interviews is 3 - the number may vary depending on the level of seniority required for the position). During the interviews, you will meet people from our team: your line manager of course, but also other people related to your future role. We will talk in depth about you, your experience, and skills, but also about the position and what will be expected of you. Of course, you will also get to know Amaris: our culture, our roots, our teams, and your career opportunities!
Case study: Depending on the position, we may ask you to take a test. This could be a role play, a technical assessment, a problem-solving scenario, etc.
As you know, every person is different and so is every role in a company. That is why we have to adapt accordingly, and the process may differ slightly at times. However, please know that we always put ourselves in the candidate's shoes to ensure they have the best possible experience.
We look forward to meeting you!
Job description
We are seeking a Global Change Agent (GCA) – Operational Excellence – F/M/X to lead continuous improvement and transformation projects across our 40 international production sites. This high-impact, on-site role (with up to 2 remote days per week) requires up to 40% international travel and strong experience in production management, Lean methodologies, and project leadership within industrial environments.
🔥 Responsibilities:
- Lead and execute operational excellence and continuous improvement projects across our international production sites.
- Conduct on-site diagnostic workshops to analyze production processes, recipes, and equipment, delivering actionable recommendations for optimization.
- Design and implement pilot phases in selected plants, followed by full-scale rollouts across all sites globally.
- Oversee and manage continuous improvement programs, ensuring alignment with business objectives and operational efficiency.
- Apply Lean methodologies to drive process optimization and waste reduction.
- Collaborate closely with site managers, production teams, and technical experts to ensure successful project delivery and sustainable transformation.
- Foster a culture of operational excellence, innovation, and high performance throughout the organization.
- Communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels, adapting to diverse cultural and operational environments.
🎯 Your Profile:
- You hold a degree in process engineering, chemical engineering, or a related industrial discipline, or have equivalent industrial experience.
- You have between 5 and 15 years of experience in production environments, ideally within the chemical industry.
- You have a solid background as a production manager or engineer, with hands-on experience in project management and continuous improvement.
- You are certified in Lean methodologies (minimum Lean Six Sigma Green Belt).
- You have a proven ability to lead complex transformation projects and implement best practices across multiple sites.
- You possess excellent communication and influencing skills.
- You are fluent in English, both spoken and written.
💡Our Company Culture:
- Agility: Evolving in a flexible, dynamic, and stimulating environment.
- International: Benefit from international collaborations and numerous mobility opportunities.
- Intrapreneurship: Get involved in parallel initiatives or develop your own Business Unit.
- Listening Management: Receive personalized support throughout your professional journey.
We are committed to diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of gender, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, beliefs, age, marital status, disability, or any other characteristic.