MES Production Scheduling Lead

Company Overview

Join us and celebrate the beauty of human experience. We deliver food innovations, craft inspired fragrances and develop beauty and wellbeing solutions worldwide. With more than 16,000 employees, we explore ideas and ambitions together.

Reporting to the MES Business Owner.

We need a leader to ensure the Manufacturing Execution System (MES) enhances production planning and resource scheduling. The role focuses on optimizing resource allocation, improving production timelines, and aligning operational goals with system capabilities, while bridging the gap between production teams and digital systems.

For US: Salary expectation based on technical experience: 99,500.00 – 160,000 USD. This range is for the US only.

Location: Global project – based at any Givaudan Operations site in Europe, Asia, LATAM, or East NOAM.

Travel Requirement: 25%

• Identify improvement areas in planning and detailed scheduling through the new APS.
• Leverage in-depth knowledge of APS solutions and, optionally, Parsec's Tracksys MES solution.
• Ensure the MES supports accurate production planning, capacity management, and scheduling.
• Collaborate with the MES team to align system functionalities with real-world production needs.
• Validate and test scheduling functionalities within the APS to ensure reliability and accuracy, building the template.
• Provide insights on resource allocation, lead times, and production constraints to improve planning.
• Identify and implement best practices for detailed scheduling in complex manufacturing environments.

• 5+ years of experience in production planning, scheduling, and capacity management.
• Familiarity with MES and APS systems and their integration into manufacturing workflows.
• Analytical skills to enhance planning and scheduling processes with data insights.
• Experience in manufacturing or supply chain environments.

• Medical
• Vision
• High matching 401(k) plan (For the US)

At Givaudan, you contribute to delightful taste and scent experiences that touch people’s lives. You work within an inspiring teamwork culture—thriving, collaborating, and learning from talented, passionate people across disciplines, regions, and divisions. Every essence of you enriches our world.

Diversity of perspectives fuels innovation and fosters deeper connections with our employees, customers, and partners. We are dedicated to cultivating an inclusive environment where every voice is valued and shapes our world. Join us in making a difference together.