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Solutions Design Lead

Hybrid in Barcelona·Full-time·Added 4 months ago

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Omya

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Overview

Job details

Full-time hours
Per the ad.
Hybrid
Office and home days — the ad has the split.

Requirements

Have the right to work in Spain
Omya doesn't mention sponsorship in the ad.
Be near Barcelona for hybrid days
No relocation package mentioned.
Have 5+ years of experience
Lead-level role.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

What do we offer?

Hybrid Work Model: Flexibility to work from home and in the office, helping you achieve a healthy work-life balance.
Ticket Restaurant: Enjoy a daily meal allowance to support your well-being.
Flexible retribution: Kindergarten & Transport
30 Labor Days of Holidays: Ample time off to relax and recharge.
Language Lessons: Access to language lessons to help you grow both personally and professionally.
Medical Insurance: 60% company-subsidized medical insurance for employees, with the option to extend coverage to family members at a highly competitive rate.
Open and Modern Office Environment: Work in a collaborative, innovative, and comfortable space designed for your success

Requirements

What we're looking for

5-10+ years of hands-on manufacturing experience, ideally in Production / plant operations or Packaging or inventory-intensive environments
Proven exposure to Manufacturing processes and shopfloor operations and Interaction with MES/MOM or related systems
Experience in multi-plant or global environments with high variability
Knowledge of MES and ERP (SAP) integration; Traceability and inventory management processes
Ideally background in industries such as Mining, materials, chemicals, or process manufacturing
Strong process-oriented thinking (not system-driven)
Ability to translate best practices into practical solutions
Understanding of end-to-end manufacturing data flows (ERP ↔ MES ↔ LIMS ↔ shopfloor)
Excellent stakeholder collaboration across Operations, Supply Chain, IT, and Business teams

The role

What you'll do

Main responsabilities:

🔹 End-to-End Manufacturing Process Expertise

Define and validate end-to-end manufacturing processes, including:
- Production execution, tank, packaging, labeling, and inventory updates
- Warehouse flows (receiving, put-away, picking, shipping)
- Traceability across materials, batches, and handling units
Ensure processes reflect real operational practices, including:
- Manual interventions
- Exceptions (rework, scrap, damaged products)
Translate operational needs into clear, implementable functional requirements
Support definition of capabilities such as:
- Real-time production tracking (WIP, scrap, rework)
- Tank production and inventory
- Packaging and labeling execution
- Inventory synchronization and genealogy
Ensure alignment and integration with:
- ERP systems (SAP)
- Loading / shipping / receiving
- Quality systems (LIMS)
- WMS
- Shopfloor systems (SCADA/PLC)
Bridge planning and execution by ensuring:
- Production plans are feasible and aligned with plant constraints
- Supply chain decisions reflect real operational capabilities
Support the S&OP cycle:
- Demand review → Supply review → Reconciliation → Management Business Review
Work closely with plant teams to:
- Validate process designs on-site
- Identify gaps between "standard processes" and real execution
- Adapt solutions to varying plant maturity levels and automation capabilities
Contribute to defining:
- Global process templates
- Controlled plant-level adaptations
Ensure solutions are:
- Scalable across plants
- Adapted to local operational realities
Participate in vendor selection and solution design:
- RFI/RFP processes
- Functional validation workshops
- Technical demos and fit-for-purpose assessments

Qualifications & Skills

About Omya

Omya is a global leader in the production of mineral-based solutions, primarily calcium carbonate and dolomite, serving industries such as construction, paper, plastics, paints, and agriculture. Headquartered in Oftringen, Switzerland, the company operates over 150 production sites worldwide and employs around 9,000 people, with a strong focus on sustainable and innovative mineral solutions.

In Spain, Omya has a significant operational presence with production and distribution facilities, and the current open roles in areas like data engineering, AI, and IT project management indicate a growing digital and analytics hub. The company offers an international work environment, with opportunities for cross-border collaboration and career development, making it an attractive option for professionals looking to relocate to Spain while working for a global industrial leader.

Founded: 1884
Employees: 5,000–10,000
Headquarters: Oftringen, Switzerland
In Spain: Madrid, Barcelona
Website: omya.com

Good to know if you are moving

Omya is a global company with operations in over 50 countries, offering international career opportunities and cross-border mobility.
The company has a strong focus on sustainability and innovation, with ongoing investments in digital transformation and data analytics.
Spain is a key market for Omya, with multiple production sites and a growing digital team, providing a stable base for international hires.
Omya offers a multicultural work environment, with employees from diverse backgrounds and a collaborative corporate culture.
The company provides competitive benefits and supports professional development through global training programs.

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