Purposewe are seeking a technical services (ts) manager to drive manufacturing process excellence at the bridgestone plant in bari, ensuring efficient, reliable and cost-effective tire production.responsibilitiesdesign, develop and optimise manufacturing processes, production layouts and equipment arrangements.define process parameters and technical standards to improve productivity and resource utilisation.identify bottlenecks and implement solutions to increase equipment efficiency and reduce manufacturing costs.provide technical support to production teams, troubleshoot process issues and lead root-cause analysis.coordinate technical trials, validation activities and new product industrialisation.collaborate with engineering, maintenance, quality and other plant functions to ensure product specifications match manufacturing capabilities.drive continuous-improvement initiatives following bme and lean principles, focusing on productivity,



scrap reduction and cost efficiency.analyse manufacturing data and kpis to identify improvement opportunities and implement sustainable solutions.lead and develop the technical services team, fostering innovation, knowledge sharing and cross-functional collaboration.key qualificationsbachelor's or master's degree in mechanical, chemical, industrial or materials engineering or related field.minimum 7 years experience in manufacturing process engineering or technical services, preferably in tire or automotive industry.proven experience in process optimisation, technical troubleshooting and technology implementation.leadership experience and cross-functional project management.strong knowledge of lean manufacturing, bme principles and continuous-improvement methodologies.fluent in english and italian, both written and spoken.

📌 Ts manager (Modugno)
🏢 Bridgestone
📍 Modugno