PE & CI Practitioner

Description De Fonction Externe

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Performance Excellence Practitioner to join our Performance Excellence team in Western Europe, France. This role is critical to driving operational excellence and fostering a culture of continuous improvement across the EMEA region. The successful candidate will act as a change management agent, supporting our journey toward zero-loss operations through the deployment and sustainment of the ADM Performance Excellence program. The role would be based in France ideally in the region close to Reims.

Your Responsibilities

• Lead the deployment and sustainment of the Performance Excellence program across multiple sites in EMEA.
• Facilitate cultural transformation by instilling a zero-loss mindset, standardized methodologies, and lean principles.
• Provide coaching, mentoring, and training to operational leaders and plant colleagues on performance excellence tools, standards, and best practices.
• Identify improvement opportunities through close collaboration with internal stakeholders and analysis of plant performance data.
• Conduct and support Kaizen events, Value Stream Mapping (VSM), DMAIC, Root Cause Analysis (RCA), and other impactful CI initiatives.
• Deliver regular Performance Excellence audits, assessments, and coaching on KPIs and key projects during plant visits.
• Promote and train on Gemba Walks to enhance frontline engagement and accountability.
• Build strong, collaborative relationships with EMEA-APAC Centers of Excellence to share knowledge and best practices.
• Report progress and improvement outcomes to regional leadership, recognizing colleagues and identifying areas for further development.
  
  
  

Your Profile

• University degree in engineering, operations, CI related disciplines.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in manufacturing, processing, and/or continuous improvement roles.
• Demonstrated experience with TPS, IWS, VPO, TPM, or other structured Manufacturing programs.
• Proven leadership skills, with the ability to influence at all levels of the organization.
• Exceptional coaching, facilitation, and team-building abilities.
• Strong analytical mindset with solid proficiency in MS Excel, data analysis, and process mapping.
• Strong problem-solving & prioritization skills using structured methodologies (DMAIC, 5 Why, Fishbone, etc.).
• Fluency in French (native preferred) and English, both written and verbal.
• Certified or trained in Six Sigma (LSS Black Belt preferred).
• Willingness to travel up to 50% within the EMEA region.
  
  
  

Your Future Perspective

• Challenging tasks, short decision-making processes and a high level of personal responsibility in a modern work environment with flexible work time models
• Room for innovative thinking and growth with the possibility to manage your own career path.
• A company culture which promotes continuous learning and diversity. To assist with this all colleagues are able to join our Women’s and Multicultural Employee Resource Groups, and the ADM Pride Employee Network and the Young Professionals Network. As well as the company wide mentorship program as mentor or mentee.
• Excellent career opportunities in a world leading nutrition company.
  
  
  

Learn more about ADM at www.adm.com.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and value diversity at our company to encourage a diverse range of perspectives, skills, experience and knowledge within our business. If you feel this job is for you, unlock your potential and apply now online informing us about your earliest possible entry date and salary expectation. By applying for this position, you agree to ADM’s privacy notice.

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La diversité, l'équité, l'inclusion et l'appartenance sont les piliers des initiatives prises par ADM pour continuer à innover, favoriser la croissance et atteindre des performances exceptionnelles. Nous nous engageons à recruter et à fidéliser nos collaborateurs issus de la diversité et à créer un cadre de travail accueillant et inclusif, qui permette à chaque collaborateur d'ADM de travailler dans un climat favorable, de contribuer de manière significative à notre réussite et d'évoluer tout au long de sa carrière. Nous respectons et valorisons les parcours et les expériences uniques que chacun peut apporter à ADM, car nous considérons que la diversité nous fait progresser, ensemble.

Pour plus d'informations sur notre action en faveur de la diversité, de l'équité, de l'inclusion et de l'appartenance, veuillez consulter notre site web ici : Diversité, Équité et Inclusion | ADM.

À propos de ADM

Chez ADM, nous libérons le pouvoir de la nature pour permettre l'accès à la nutrition dans le monde entier. Grâce à des innovations de pointe, à un portefeuille complet d'ingrédients et de solutions pour satisfaire tous les goûts et à un engagement en faveur du développement durable, nous donnons à nos clients la possibilité de relever les défis nutritionnels d'aujourd'hui et de demain. Nous sommes le leader mondial de la nutrition humaine et animale et la première entreprise de production et de transformation de produits agricoles au monde. Notre étendue, notre expertise, nos connaissances, nos infrastructures et notre savoir-faire logistique nous donnent des capacités inégalées pour répondre aux besoins en matière d'alimentation, de boissons, de santé et de bien-être, et bien plus encore. De la graine à la solution, nous enrichissons notre qualité de vie dans le monde entier. Pour en savoir plus, consultez le site www.adm.com.

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98822BR

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