Continuous Improvement Lead with Turkish

Job Description

Our client is seeking an experienced Continuous Improvement Lead with Turkish to drive customer-focused innovation and technical services in the Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) region.

EMEA Recruitment is partnering with the world’s leading food manufacturer, headquartered in Zurich, a purpose-driven company shaping the future of the industry.

In this dynamic role, you will translate global strategies into actionable customer support initiatives, fostering collaboration and growth, while ensuring best-in-class technical support for cocoa products.

Key responsibilities of the Continuous Improvement Lead:

• Lead and mentor the Continuous Improvement team, establishing strategic goals, monitoring performance, and supporting professional development
• Collaborate with Sales and Marketing teams to define and implement customer-facing cocoa strategies, ensuring efficient resource allocation and alignment with business priorities
• Act as the primary CI contact for customers in the Tiga and Central country clusters, delivering technical expertise, resolving issues, and providing tailored training
• Manage customer projects with a focus on results, leveraging tools like Salesforce to track progress and ensure alignment with regional goals
• Build bridges between customers, CI teams, and Sales, ensuring seamless communication and project execution

About you:

• 3+ years of experience in R&D or Project Management within the food industry
• Fluent in English and Turkish - Polish is a plus
• Proven leadership skills with a focus on team development and strategic execution
• Strong stakeholder management and communication abilities
• Willingness to travel (minimum 40%) across Tiga and Central clusters

What our client is offering you:

• Annual bonus based on performance
• Lunch card
• Private medical care with Lux Med
• Co-financed Fit Profit sports card
• PPE for your retirement savings
• Cafeteria program as part of the social fund
• Group life insurance
• Flexible work hours between 7am and 10am for a better work-life balance

EMEA Recruitment is committed to promoting Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion in the workplace. We act as a neutral third party in the recruitment process, basing our candidate searches on skills and experience. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, gender, sex, relationship status, disability, race, religion/beliefs, or sexual orientation.