City : Bilbao
State : Vizcaya / Bizkaia (ES-BI)
Country : Spain (ES)
Requisition Number: 46835
At Bunge, our purpose is to connect farmers to consumers to deliver essential food, feed, and fuel to the world. We are looking for a passionate and results-driven Continuous Improvement Lead to champion operational excellence initiatives at our Bilbao plant and help drive sustainable performance improvements across our manufacturing operations.
If you are energized by solving complex challenges, leading change, developing people, and delivering measurable business impact through Lean and Six Sigma methodologies, we would love to hear from you.
About the Role
As the Continuous Improvement Lead, you will be responsible for leading and coordinating all Continuous Improvement (CI) activities at the Bilbao site. You will partner closely with plant leadership, production, engineering, and operations teams to identify productivity opportunities, improve key performance indicators, and embed a culture of continuous improvement across the organization.
You will serve as the site focal point for the Bunge Production System (BPS) and support the implementation of CI methodologies that drive operational excellence, efficiency, safety, quality, and performance.
Key Responsibilities
Continuous Improvement Leadership
- Lead and coordinate the site's Bunge Production System (BPS) program.
- Drive the implementation of the Continuous Improvement pillar within BPS.
- Identify productivity opportunities across the site and develop an annual productivity roadmap aligned with Plant Leadership.
- Support the improvement of operational KPIs through structured CI methodologies and project execution.
- Facilitate Continuous Improvement events, including: Kaizen workshops, DMAIC projects, Root Cause Analysis (RCA), Yellow Belt projects
- Promote a culture of problem-solving and operational excellence throughout the plant.
Training & Capability Building
- Train and coach operators and teams in Continuous Improvement tools and methodologies.
- Deliver Lean and Six Sigma training programs across the site.
- Develop problem-solving capabilities using tools such as: 5 Why Analysis, Fishbone Diagrams, Root Cause Analysis and Standard Work
- Mentor teams to successfully identify, prioritize, and execute improvement projects.
Change Management & Collaboration
- Work cross-functionally with Production, Engineering, Maintenance, Quality, and Plant Leadership teams.
- Support the implementation of Lean Manufacturing best practices.
- Act as a key change agent, driving engagement and adoption of Continuous Improvement initiatives.
- Contribute to 5S deployment and sustainability efforts across plant areas.
What We're Looking For
Qualifications & Experience
Education
- Bachelor's degree in: Industrial Engineering, Chemical Engineering / Chemistry, Manufacturing Engineering or a related technical discipline
Experience
- 3–5 years of experience within engineering, production, or manufacturing environments.
- Demonstrated experience leading teams, projects, or operational improvement initiatives.
- Experience driving Continuous Improvement programs in industrial settings.
- Previous exposure to food manufacturing, industrial processing, laboratory operations, or energy sectors is preferred.
- Experience working in agile and fast-paced environments.
- Fluent in Spanish and Advance level of English.
- Availability to travel as needed.
Technical Skills & Knowledge
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
- SAP knowledge is highly desirable.
- Strong project management and organizational skills.
- Excellent communication and facilitation capabilities.
- Good understanding of manufacturing processes and industrial operations.
- Experience with Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement methodologies.
- Knowledge of: Lean Six Sigma, Kaizen, TPM, TPS, Standard Work, Root Cause Analysis, 5S
- Strong change management capabilities.
Why Join Bunge?
At Bunge, you'll have the opportunity to make a visible impact on operational performance while working alongside talented teams in a global organization. We offer a collaborative environment where innovative thinking, continuous learning, and professional growth are encouraged and rewarded.
Join us and help build a safer, more efficient, and more sustainable future for our operations.
At Bunge (NYSE: BG), our purpose is to connect farmers to consumers to deliver essential food, feed and fuel to the world. As a premier agribusiness solutions provider, our team of ~34,000 dedicated employees partner with farmers across the globe to move agricultural commodities from where they’re grown to where they’re needed—in faster, smarter, and more efficient ways. We are a world leader in grain origination, storage, distribution, oilseed processing and refining, offering a broad portfolio of plant-based oils, fats, and proteins. We work alongside our customers at both ends of the value chain to deliver quality products and develop tailored, innovative solutions that address evolving consumer needs. With 200+ years of experience and presence in over 50 countries, we are committed to strengthening global food security, advancing sustainability, and helping communities prosper where we operate. Bunge has its registered office in Geneva, Switzerland and its corporate headquarters in St. Louis, Missouri. Learn more at Bunge.com.
Every day our people exemplify these values, which represent Bunge at its core:
- We Are One Team – Collaborative, Respectful, Inclusive
- We Lead The Way – Agile, Empowered, Innovative
- We Do What’s Right – Safety, Sustainability, With Integrity
If this sounds like you, join us! We value and invest in people who believe in our purpose and are excited to live it every day – people who are #ProudtoBeBunge
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