Global Performance Lead

We are looking for a Global Performance Lead to support manufacturing teams across Barry Callebaut's global network in delivering cost savings and performance improvements. As a Global Performance Lead, you will manage and govern a global savings pipeline, support regions and sites in identifying and prioritizing high-impact improvement initiatives, and implement and maintain standardized global governance frameworks for savings validation and tracking.

Requirements

• University degree in Engineering and/or MBA
• Minimum 10 years of operational experience in manufacturing (Production, Supply Chain, Maintenance), including CI roles
• Proven experience in plant or senior operational leadership roles
• Strong results orientation with a clear focus on delivering measurable savings
• Solid analytical and financial acumen, with the ability to link performance to cost structures
• Experience in governance, performance tracking, and project pipeline management
• Ability to influence and collaborate across global, multicultural environments
• Clear, confident communicator, comfortable presenting to senior stakeholders
• Structured, detail-oriented, and resilient under pressure
• Fluent in English, additional languages are an advantage
• Willingness to travel occasionally, up to 20% of working time

Benefits

• Employment on a regular basis
• Annual bonus based on your work results
• Lunch card to be used for groceries and restaurants
• Private medical care in Lux Med (basic package fully financed by BC)
• Fit Profit sports card co-financed by BC
• PPE: we care about your future, and we save money for your retirement
• Cafeteria Program as a part of Social Fund
• Group life insurance
• Hybrid working model
• Flexible working hours
• Free consultation with a lawyer once a quarter
• Chocolate and snacks in the office
• Relax zone in the office with various amenities
• Sport @work facilities
• Integration budgets for team events