The Lean & Operational Excellence Specialist supports the achievement of the plant's strategic objectives by driving the deployment of Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement principles across the organization. This role leads initiatives aimed at improving operational performance, eliminating waste, and developing organizational capabilities to enhance safety, quality, service, productivity, and cost efficiency. Continuous Improvement & Lean Deployment Support and sustain the site Continuous Improvement roadmap and initiatives. Facilitate Kaizen events, Value Stream Mapping (VSM) activities, and process improvement workshops. Identify, prioritize, and lead waste reduction (MUDA) and process optimization projects. Apply Lean Manufacturing tools and structured problem-solving methodologies to improve operational performance. Support the standardization and continuous improvement of manufacturing and administrative processes. Promote a culture of continuous improvement at all levels of the organization. Support the plant in achieving operational and business performance targets. Partner with Production, Supply Chain, Quality, EHS, and Maintenance teams to deliver cross-functional improvement initiatives. Analyze operational data and trends to identify opportunities for performance improvements and cost reduction. Change Management & Capability Building Train, coach, and support supervisors, team leaders, and employees on Lean methodologies and Continuous Improvement tools. Foster a culture of accountability, ownership, and operational excellence. Support organizational and cultural transformation initiatives. Facilitate training sessions, workshops, and knowledge-sharing activities to strengthen Lean capabilities across the site.



Project Management Lead and coordinate improvement projects from business case development through implementation and sustainability verification. Define project objectives, timelines, milestones, deliverables, and expected benefits. Monitor project progress and ensure achievement of targeted results. Manufacturing cost reduction. Reduction of process waste and scrap. Number and impact of Continuous Improvement projects completed. Employee engagement and participation in Continuous Improvement initiatives. Bachelor's Degree in Industrial, Mechanical, Chemical, Manufacturing, or Management Engineering, or equivalent. ~3-5 years of experience in Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, Operational Excellence, Industrial Engineering, or similar roles. ~ Previous experience within a manufacturing environment; experience in process industries is considered a plus. ~ Fluent English (B2/C1 level). Lean Manufacturing. ~ Six Sigma methodologies (Green Belt preferred). ~ Kaizen Facilitation. ~ Root Cause Analysis (5 Why, Fishbone/Ishikawa). ~ 5S. ~ Total Productive Maintenance (TPM). ~ Visual Management. ~ Statistical analysis and performance data interpretation. ~ Advanced Microsoft Excel skills; Power BI knowledge is a plus. ~ Familiarity with ERP systems is an advantage. Change management and stakeholder engagement capabilities. Effective collaboration in cross-functional environments. Lean Practitioner certification and/or Lean Six Sigma Green Belt/Black Belt certification. Experience within multinational manufacturing organizations. Exposure to chemical, coatings, or process manufacturing industries. Experience working in a continuous improvement-driven culture. Develop and implement a structured Lean and Continuous Improvement roadmap for the site. Successfully lead cross-functional improvement projects with quantifiable business impact. Increase employee involvement and ownership of Continuous Improvement initiatives.

📌 TEAM MANAGER FULL-TIME (Italia)
🏢 Ppg
📍 Italia