Avis de recrutement à Barry Callebaut

Join Barry Callebaut: Shaping the Future of Cocoa and Chocolate

At Barry Callebaut, we are on a mission to revolutionize the cocoa and chocolate industry. As the world’s leading producer of premium cocoa and chocolate products, our influence defines the industry’s future. Operating as a business-to-business company, we cater to the entire food sector—from raw cocoa beans to the finest chocolate creations.

Guided by a clear purpose, we believe in creating value by fostering positive change, reinvesting in the communities where we operate, and championing sustainability. With our global headquarters in Zurich and a team of over 12,000 passionate employees across 40+ countries, we are proud of our legacy and our impact.

If you’re looking to join a company that values innovation, inclusivity, and making a positive difference, we are always on the lookout for talented individuals to help drive meaningful change in our industry and beyond.

Position Overview: Sensory Coordinator

• Line Manager: Sensory Coordinator
• Location: Yaoundé
• Open Positions: 1
• Contract Type: Full-Time

Role Summary

As a Sensory Coordinator, you will oversee all sensory testing activities, ensuring timely delivery and compliance with industry standards. You’ll manage client complaints by identifying root causes and implementing corrective measures, contributing directly to product excellence and customer satisfaction. Additionally, you will be responsible for documentation management as per established procedures.

Key Responsibilities

• Sensory Analysis: Conduct product sensory tests promptly, adhering to protocols and Good Laboratory Practices (GLP).
• Documentation: Ensure all analysis records are well-documented, verified, and regularly backed up.
• Complaint Management: Lead root cause analysis for sensory deviations and client complaints, implementing corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
• Compliance & Audits: Perform weekly self-audits of the sensory lab and ensure alignment with GLP requirements.
• Inventory Management: Manage sensory lab consumables, ensuring sufficient stock levels and timely ordering.
• Sample Management: Coordinate the shipment of product samples for sensory profile analysis, reviewing results and addressing any deviations.
• Team Development: Plan and execute recruitment and training for sensory panelists, ensuring high-performance standards.
• Reporting: Generate monthly reports on claim status, root causes, and implemented solutions.
• Document Management: Update and maintain records, ensuring compliance with quality documentation systems (QDS).
• Training: Educate staff on document management systems and functionality.

Candidate Profile

Essential Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (Bac +3/4) in Physics-Chemistry, Microbiology, QHSE, or related fields.
• 3-5 years of experience in a similar role.
• Knowledge of the cocoa industry is a plus.
• Strong understanding of documentation management.

Technical Skills

• Proficiency in laboratory analysis and GLP protocols.
• Experience in managing end-to-end client complaints.
• Familiarity with tools like Salesforce, Claim systems, QDS, and SAP.
• Strong analytical, multitasking, and time-management skills.
• Competence in MS Office Suite.

Personal Attributes

• Detail-oriented with excellent problem-solving skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication abilities.
• Resilient under pressure, with a collaborative mindset and a passion for excellence.
• Demonstrates adaptability, tenacity, and integrity.

Why Join Us?

At Barry Callebaut, diversity and inclusion are at the heart of everything we do. We celebrate the richness of our differences and are committed to fostering a culture where everyone feels valued, empowered, and a sense of belonging.

Join us in driving sustainable growth and shaping a brighter future for the cocoa and chocolate industry. Be part of our journey today!

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Head of Civil and Infrastructure – Join Barry Callebaut’s Visionary Team

At Barry Callebaut, we are leading a transformative journey in the cocoa and chocolate industry. As the world’s premier manufacturer of high-quality chocolate and cocoa products, we take pride in shaping the future of the industry. Our company serves the entire food sector, from cocoa beans to premium chocolate products. We believe in doing well by doing good, with a focus on reinvesting in the communities where we operate, while maintaining a strong commitment to sustainability. Headquartered in Zurich, Barry Callebaut has over 12,000 dedicated employees in more than 40 countries worldwide. We are proud of our impact and the work we do. We are always looking for passionate professionals to help us continue our journey and make a positive difference in the industry.

Position Overview: Head of Civil and Infrastructure Center of Expertise

As the Head of Civil & Infrastructure Center of Expertise, you will define and lead the technical scope for large-scale, complex projects across the organization, managing both global and end-to-end initiatives. The role involves overseeing a portfolio of 10 to 15 projects per year, each with budgets ranging from 2 to 50 million CHF (average budget of 15 million CHF). Your stakeholder interactions will primarily involve senior-level negotiations and decision-making at L3 and L4 levels.

You will also play a pivotal role in driving Barry Callebaut’s technical standards, collaborating with the Global Senior Engineer BC Standards and a network of CSD professionals to evaluate, define, and implement the standards for civil engineering and infrastructure projects across the organization’s global clusters and locations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborative Leadership: Partner with Plant Managers, Project Engineering Execution Directors, Project Managers, and Capex Planning Directors to align on project objectives, technical requirements, and best practices.
• Expert Positioning: Provide expertise in engineering execution teams, focusing on maintenance, process management, and project management best practices.
• Department Leadership: Lead and develop the Civil Engineering and Infrastructure Department, managing resources, providing training, and offering direct guidance to ensure high-quality outcomes.
• Operational Planning and Problem-Solving: Design and execute operational plans for launching complex projects. Identify and address operational issues to minimize delays and ensure resource availability for engineering tasks.
• Project Lifecycle Management: Oversee corporate projects from the pre-IP phase and support the engineering execution in the post-IP phase.
• Footprint and Master Plan Studies: Lead studies related to factory layouts and master plans, particularly in civil and utility-related aspects of major projects and processes.
• Development of Technical Standards: Support the development and deployment of technical standards in alignment with business strategy, ensuring that all team members understand and apply the standards.
• Specification Setting: Define the technical specifications for main equipment and production processes, ensuring alignment with long-term strategic goals.
• Long-Term Strategy for Future Factories: Contribute to the development of the long-term strategy for Barry Callebaut’s factories, particularly regarding process flows and manufacturing processes.
• Collaboration with Technical Sourcing: Work alongside Technical Sourcing teams to drive strategic purchasing decisions and establish long-term partnerships with suppliers of key process equipment.
• Cross-Regional Collaboration: Collaborate with regional experts to enhance capacity, efficiency, safety, sustainability, and quality across all Barry Callebaut installations and factories.

About You:

• Education & Experience: A degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field, with significant experience in managing large-scale infrastructure projects. At least 10 years of experience in a leadership position within civil engineering or infrastructure development.
• Technical Expertise: Deep knowledge of civil engineering principles, project management methodologies, and technical standards. Strong understanding of engineering execution, project planning, and stakeholder management.
• Leadership Skills: Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage multiple high-budget projects simultaneously, with a focus on collaboration and achieving results.
• Strategic Thinking: Ability to think long-term and drive the development of strategies that align with Barry Callebaut’s global goals.
• Communication: Excellent communication and negotiation skills, particularly with senior-level stakeholders.
• Passion for Sustainability: A strong passion for sustainability and a commitment to continuous improvement in safety, quality, and efficiency.

Head of Civil and Infrastructure – Global Leadership Opportunity at Barry Callebaut

At Barry Callebaut, we are transforming the cocoa and chocolate industry as the world’s leading producer of high-quality cocoa and chocolate products. We serve the global food sector, offering everything from raw cocoa beans to premium chocolate products. Guided by our core value of doing well by doing good, we reinvest in the communities we operate in, while staying deeply committed to sustainability. With more than 12,000 employees in over 40 countries, we are proud of the positive impact we have on the industry and the world. Join us in shaping the future of chocolate and cocoa!

Position Overview: Head of Civil & Infrastructure – Center of Expertise

As the Head of Civil & Infrastructure Center of Expertise, you will define and lead the technical scope of major global projects within Barry Callebaut’s network of factories, offices, warehouses, and academies. You will manage a portfolio of large-scale, complex projects involving civil engineering and infrastructure (including smart buildings and utilities), each with budgets ranging from 2 to 50 million CHF. With a focus on global initiatives, you will lead cross-functional teams, influencing senior stakeholders and driving decisions across more than 10 locations.

This role will require you to work closely with engineering teams to establish technical standards, manage project delivery, and optimize processes. Additionally, you will lead efforts related to Industry 4.0 developments, such as smart technologies, data mining, and process automation, while ensuring the integration of hygienic design in our food processing operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Global Leadership: Manage a portfolio of 10-15 major projects annually across multiple regions, steering civil engineering and infrastructure initiatives for factories, offices, warehouses, and more.
• Civil and Infrastructure Expertise: Lead the development and implementation of technical standards for civil infrastructure, including smart building solutions and utility management, in line with Barry Callebaut’s global vision.
• Project Management: Oversee project execution from design to completion, ensuring adherence to timelines, budgets, and quality standards.
• Stakeholder Management: Lead and influence key stakeholders at senior levels (Directors, VPs) and ensure alignment across the organization’s leadership teams.
• Operational Excellence: Apply knowledge of Total Productive Maintenance (TPM), Lean, and Six Sigma methodologies to enhance operational efficiency, safety, and sustainability across facilities.
• Industry 4.0 Integration: Lead the integration of cutting-edge smart technologies, including Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), smart tech, and data mining tools, to optimize factory operations and improve performance.
• Team Leadership: Build and lead a team of senior engineers and technical specialists, fostering collaboration and driving performance across multiple projects and regions.
• Supplier Relations: Cultivate strong partnerships with key suppliers, ensuring the best solutions are delivered while maintaining cost-efficiency and quality.
• Change Management: Lead cultural transformation within the organization by promoting innovation, teamwork, and a focus on sustainable growth.
• Feasibility & Budgeting: Conduct business case analysis, feasibility studies, and budget management, ensuring financial viability and alignment with project goals.

About You:

Essential Qualifications & Experience:

• Master’s degree in Civil Engineering (specializing in construction and utilities).
• 15+ years of experience in the manufacturing and process industries, with a strong background in civil engineering, project management, and process automation.
• 10+ years of experience leading multiple technical departments and managing large-scale projects across global locations, especially in a matrix organization.
• Proven experience in hygienic design within the food processing industry, along with familiarity with chocolate manufacturing processes.
• Expertise in Industry 4.0 technologies and smart tech advancements, with a focus on automation, data analytics, and smart infrastructure.
• Familiarity with TPM, Lean, and Six Sigma methodologies.
• Strong budgeting and financial analysis skills, including the ability to develop business cases and manage capital expenditures.
• Fluency in English (spoken and written); knowledge of French, German, or additional languages is an advantage.
• Extensive leadership experience, including situational leadership and influencing senior stakeholders for decisions and approvals.

Core Competencies:

• Ability to influence and lead through collaboration, not authority.
• Strong negotiation skills with a solution-oriented mindset.
• Hands-on approach with a “Make it Happen” mentality to mobilize people and resources.
• High resilience, especially in driving cultural change across global teams.
• Craftsmanship and attention to detail, valuing and respecting quality and expertise.
• Ability to build strong relationships with suppliers and colleagues across diverse regions.

Travel Requirements:

• Travel is expected to be between 10-50% of your time, depending on project needs. High flexibility in scheduling and adaptability to varying time zones are essential.