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Liquid Shift Leader

Location: 

Toluca de Lerdo, MX, 50200

At Barry Callebaut, we are on a journey to transform the cocoa and chocolate industry. As the world’s leading manufacturer of high-quality chocolate and cocoa products, our actions truly shape the future of our industry. We are a business-to-business company, serving the entire food sector, from the cocoa bean to the finest chocolate product. We are a company with a purpose, we believe in doing well by doing good and reinvesting in the communities we operate. We have a long-standing commitment to sustainability and our goal is to shape a sustainable cocoa and chocolate future. We are headquartered in Zurich, and have more than 12,000 passionate Employees working in more than 40 countries worldwide. We are very proud of who we are and what we do. And of course, we are always looking for talented people to help us have a positive impact on our industry and beyond!
A Liquid Shift Leader is responsible for organizing, coordinating, and controlling operational activities during their shift at the Toluca plant, ensuring the achievement of performance indicators while guaranteeing efficient and safe processes aligned with quality and food safety standards. Additionally, this role leads the team to meet customer requirements, applicable regulations, and business objectives.

 

Key responsibilities:

  • Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and food safety standards, promoting a zero-accident culture.
  • Coordinate and supervise daily team operations to ensure the production plan is achieved.
  • Identify, analyze, and resolve deviations in the production process by implementing corrective and preventive actions.
  • Ensure compliance with key performance indicators (KPIs) related to production, quality, safety, and efficiency.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams such as maintenance, quality, and planning to ensure operational continuity.
  • Monitor maintenance activities, cleaning standards, safe conditions, and the timely closure of abnormalities.
  • Lead team development by fostering collaboration and self-directed teams.
  • Manage resources (personnel, time, and tools) to achieve objectives efficiently.
  • Participate in audits and the HACCP system to ensure compliance with established standards.
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives in processes, performance, and work systems.
  • Manage area costs and promote resource optimization.
  • Ensure compliance with corporate policies and procedures.

 

About you:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Industrial, Mechanical, Business Administration, or related field).
  • 3 to 5 years of experience in similar roles, ideally within the food industry.
  • Knowledge of HACCP, GMP, and food safety standards.
  • Proficiency in Excel; SAP knowledge is a plus.
  • Intermediate level of English.
  • Knowledge of TPM (Autonomous Maintenance Pillar).
  • Experience leading operational teams.
  • Strong analytical, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
  • Team-oriented mindset with effective communication and a sense of urgency.
  • Proactive and results-driven.
  • Willing to work rotating shifts.

What you can expect from Barry Callebaut:

  • Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
  • An environment that welcomes workplace flexibility.
  • An atmosphere where diversity is embraced, and inclusivity is second nature. We call it #OneBC! Just ask our champions with the Americas Women’s Forum and the Racial Equality Forum!
  • Ability to grow personally and professionally within an organization that values development and internal career growth.
  • Be part of our mission in making sustainability the norm through Forever Chocolate with priorities centered around prospering farmers, zero child labor, carbon and forest positive, and creating 100% sustainable ingredients in all of our products.
 

At Barry Callebaut, we are committed to Diversity & Inclusion. United by our strong values, we thrive on the diversity of who we are, where we come from, what we’ve experienced and how we think. We are committed to nurturing an inclusive environment where people can truly be themselves, grow to their full potential and feel they belong. #oneBC - Diverse People, Sustainable Growth.

If you want to learn more about Barry Callebaut, please find further information here.

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