Continuous Improvement Lead (FTC until March 26)

Continuous Improvement Lead - Fixed Term Contract until March 2026

Location - Lodz

Reports to - Head of Technology Improvement

About Us

Tate and Lyle is a successful organisation with a clear purpose, ambition, strategy, and strong expert talent, solely focused on achieving its’ ambition as a world class ingredients solutions provider. We have expanded our plant-based footprint beyond corn into tapioca, stevia leaf, chickpea protein and soluble fibre to explore wider platforms for achieving our ambition. Achieving this ambition will require; development of new capabilities, reallocation of resources and investment to become a leaner, more agile company, leveraging latest technology, process insight and ways of working.

Role Purpose

Tate & Lyle has recently embarked on a journey to utilize a Process Mining tool called Celonis to identify areas for improvement within the business. As part of a newly formed Centre of Excellence, this role will become an expert in utilizing this tool while closely working with the business process leads to analyze, identify and implement improvement opportunities (Use cases) within the business.

Main Accountabilities

• Translate strategic objectives into high -impact use cases
• Lead business values workshops and use Celonis to identify quality opportunities for process improvement
• Use data to derive root causes, quantify business impacts
• Build business cases and ROI calculations, leveraging industry benchmarks and best practices
• Formulate solutions and improvement actions in finance, sales, procurement, and/or other major business functions
• Execute improvement actions and change initiatives
• Present results to senior stakeholders
• Drive a governance structure and operating model for customers to support Celonis across the organization
• Devise strategies to enable end users at scale
• Expand your use case and capability knowledge using the latest features and functionalities of the platform

Performance Measures

• Successful identification, analysis, validation and implementation of business improvement utilizing the various process mining (Celonis) and or automation (e.g. UiPath) tools where possible.

About You

• Background in Continuous Improvement with appropriate certifications (i.e. Lean, Green Belt or Black Belt certification).
• Experience in team-based project work, strategy design or process improvement execution.
• Degree in finance, economics, business information systems or other business engineering related fields.
• Demonstratable understanding of organisational interdependencies and cultural nuances, and proven ability to leverage them to build a strong network of business stakeholders at all levels.
• Preferred experience in a process mining tool i.e. Celonis
• Strong communication and presentations skills (verbal, written and listening). Be articulate, expressive, engaging, and inspiring – an advocate for the function and its purpose.
• Bring strong analytical skills, especially in applying.
• Ability to see a process end to end and the ability to influence functional leaders to create flow.
• Be relentlessly curious with all stakeholders and be able to clearly and concisely articulate the root cause of issues.
• Be a confident, proactive self-starter who can work autonomously with strong attention to detail.
• Practice unquestionable integrity and discretion, be committed to T&L core values and behaviours.

What do we have for you? 

As a business operating in 50 countries worldwide, we offer a global rewards package to all employees alongside a range of country-specific benefits. In addition to the flexible working policy, hybrid working model & competitive salary we offer:

• Extensive development opportunities and programs (vertical & horizontal promotions, foreign assignments, projects, broad range of internal & external training)
• Private medical care, including dental care
• MyBenefit Platform, including Multisport
• Lunch subsidy
• Work from home benefits package
• Languages assistance program 
• Personal trainer
• Life Insurance
• LinkedIn Learning Platform access
• Employee Assistance Program (an online platform to support your well-being) and Mental Wellness University 
• Possibility to participate in various programs & projects, including activities in Charity Team, First Aid Team, Emergency Team, Active Team and Eco Team
• Last but not least: Work in a welcoming, stimulating, and energetic environment where you can unleash your potential

At Tate & Lyle, we are committed to all our employees being seen, heard, and valued and thus, we value the contributions of people with unique backgrounds, identities, and experiences.

Tate & Lyle is an equal opportunity employer, committed to the strength of an inclusive workforce.