Regional Process Engineering Manager APAC

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Regional Process Technology Manager, APAC - Taste & Wellbeing

Working location 1 Woodlands Avenue 8

Reporting to Head of ManEx & Process Technology APAC

As an APAC Process Technology Manager based in Singapore, you will drive operations excellence by acting as the functional lead to APAC Process Technology organization, improving processes, strengthen global & regional standards, champion cross-functional collaboration.

In this exciting role, you will

Operational Excellence & Digital Transformation

• Improve regional Process Technology methodologies to enhance efficiency, safety, quality, and cost across new product and process introductions, ensuring first‑time‑right production
• Be the regional industrialization business partner, being resourceful and supporting cross-functional teams to navigate industrialization & commercialization process, and overcome roadblocks
• Collaborate with the Science & Technology and Regional Innovation team to ensure new innovations can be industrialized successfully into operations
• Support 'in the region for the region' (IRFR) supply chain initiatives, including engagement with other regions Process Technology community for manufacturing insights
• Support digital transformation journey—adopting AI tools, manufacturing analytics, and automation to advance capability and productivity.

Strategy Development

• Shape and deliver the Process Technology Excellence strategy with alignment to regional Operations Excellence & global Process Technology functional goals.
• Partner cross-functionally with regional and local Operations, Innovation, and Commercial to ensure Process Technology integrates seamlessly into broader business strategies.
• Enhance and expand bench‑to‑batch processes, applying insights from regional frameworks (e.g. 3B) and supporting local process technology teams to strengthen industrialization approaches

Continuous Improvement & Performance Monitoring

• Embed a culture of continuous improvement—using benchmarking, best practices, and integration of Process Technology standards into the Givaudan Production System.
• Define and monitor improvements metrics in regional standards, rules, and systems supporting product industrialization (e.g. NPIR evolution, manufacturing instructions, costing templates) and process optimization (e.g. yield & scrap).
• Conduct regular gap assessments versus internal standards and lead corrective action planning to enhance performance.
• Identify portfolio improvement opportunities, securing agreement and ensuring successful implementation.

Collaboration, Training & Capability Building

• Build a regional community of Process Technology experts, promoting collaboration across Manufacturing Excellence, Continuous Improvement, Quality, Regional Innovation, Creation & Application, Science & Technology, and regional teams.
• Promote knowledge sharing, capability development, and adoption of new technologies, ensuring talent readiness for future challenges within APAC Operations Excellence organization
• Provide technical consultancy and leadership to APAC Process Technology community
• Be a change leader, coaching teams to embrace learning and digital ways of working

Your professional profile includes

• Technical degree in Food Science, Chemistry, Biology, or Chemical Engineering
• At least 8 years of professional experience, with 3+ years in process technology or a related technical function
• Experience leading cross-functional programs involving technology integration, operational excellence, and digital transformation
• Project management expertise with applied methodologies and tools (Lean, Six Sigma, Change Management); as an advantage Lean Green Belt certification
• Experience in flavour, fragrance, or related complex manufacturing industries is advantageous
• Experience with industrialization processes, product lifecycle management, audits, and change management principles
• Digitally fluent, with demonstrated curiosity and drive to maximize digital solutions

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We value the different perspectives that come from diverse cultures, backgrounds, and experiences.

Everyone — regardless of race, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, culture, religion, or any personal circumstances — is warmly welcomed at Givaudan, a place where we all love to be and grow.

Every essence of you enriches our world. Join us in making a difference together.