Givaudan is looking for a Global Production Sampling Manager to define and lead the global sampling strategy across Fragrance & Beauty Operations. In this role, you will be responsible for improving the speed, reliability, and scalability of sampling operations to increase commercial success.
What You'll Do
- Define and lead the global production sampling strategy.
- Establish global standards, processes, and governance for production sampling.
- Improve speed, reliability, and scalability of sampling operations.
- Lead global programs such as MES Sampling and Smart Labeling.
- Align production sampling with manufacturing capacity and automation roadmaps.
- Define and track indicators to improve performance.
- Be the global interface between Operations and Commercial for production sampling.
What We're Looking For
- Degree in Operations, Supply Chain, Engineering, Chemistry, or a related field.
- 5+ years of experience in manufacturing, operations, labs, or supply chain.
- Experience in global or multi-site environments.
- English language mandatory.
- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
- Analytical mindset with experience in speed and operational excellence.
Nice to Have
- Experience preferably in the fragrance, food, or chemical industry.
- French language preferred.
Team & Environment
This role is part of the Manufacturing Excellence (ManEx) team, working with Operations, Commercial Labs, Quality, Digital, Engineering, and regional teams worldwide. You will report to the Head of ManEx, Global Operations, F&B.
Work Mode
This is a local-country position based at any of our F&B Operations sites where production sampling activities are present.
Givaudan is committed to equal opportunities and welcomes applications regardless of cultural and social background, gender, age, religion, or sexual identity.
