h3Global Continuous Improvement Operational Excellence Director /h3pThis Tempo pieno on site position offers great opportunities for career growth.
/ppWho we are: IRCA Group, an Advent portfolio company, was founded in Italy in **, and it is a leading international B2B provider of high-quality semi-finished ingredients such as chocolate, decorations, creams, inclusions, nuts and pistachios, pastry mixes, gelato ingredients, and other essential solutions for industrial clients or other independent artisanal producers.
With more than **
* employees, 19 production facilities worldwide, and €1.4 billion in revenues, IRCA Group has a solid track record of growth and international expansion.
/ph3What do

we offer
/h3ulliA dynamic, multicultural, and inclusive environment with exposure to global projects and stakeholders /liliThe opportunity to shape and lead a transformational Continuous Improvement journey at a global scale /liliInternational career development opportunities /liliExposure to senior leadership and the possibility to influence strategic business decisions /li /ulh3The role: /h3pWe are looking for an experienced and results-driven Global Continuous Improvement Operational Excellence Director to lead the design, deployment, and sustainability of IRCA Group's global Continuous Improvement (CI) strategy.
Reporting to the Global COO, the successful candidate will define and drive the Group's CI roadmap, embedding a culture of operational excellence across manufacturing sites and supply chain operations.
The role will be instrumental in delivering productivity improvements, cost savings, capability building, and cultural transformation throughout the organization.




We are seeking a highly motivated CI leader with proven experience in implementing global Continuous Improvement programs within international manufacturing environments, ideally through TPM, IWS, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or similar methodologies.
The selected candidate will lead the development and execution of the company's mid-to-long-term CI strategy across the end-to-end supply chain, while supporting the delivery of current performance improvement and savings initiatives.
They will be accountable for the overall success of the CI program, ensuring that a continuous improvement mindset and culture become embedded in the daily operations of the organization.
Working closely with Operations, Supply Chain, Engineering, RD, HR, Finance, and Plant Leadership teams, the Global Continuous Improvement Director will drive sustainable performance improvement and support the achievement of IRCA Group's strategic objectives.
The position is preferably based in Italy, at IRCA Group's Headquarters, with regular interaction and collaboration across the Group's international operations.
/ph3What will you do: /h3h3Continuous Improvement Strategy Governance: /h3ulliDefine and deploy the Group-wide Continuous Improvement strategy aligned with business goals and operational priorities /liliEstablish governance, standards, methodologies, and KPIs to ensure a consistent CI approach across all regions and manufacturing sites /liliDrive the deployment of TPM/IWS, Lean Manufacturing,



and Six Sigma methodologies across the organization /liliDevelop a multi-year CI roadmap supporting productivity, quality, safety, service, and cost excellence objectives /li /ulh3Operational Excellence Performance Improvement: /h3ulliIdentify, prioritize, and execute improvement initiatives that deliver measurable operational and financial results /liliOwn the CI savings pipeline and ensure achievement of productivity and cost-saving targets /liliMonitor the performance of CI initiatives and ensure sustainability of implemented improvements /liliBenchmark internal and external best practices to continuously enhance operational performance /li /ulh3Capability Building Cultural Transformation: /h3ulliDevelop and embed a culture of Continuous Improvement and servant leadership throughout the organization /liliCoach, mentor, and develop leaders and frontline teams on Lean, Six Sigma, TPM, problem-solving, and change management methodologies /liliBuild organizational capabilities by creating training frameworks and CI development programs /liliDrive employee engagement and ownership of improvement initiatives at all levels of the organization /li /ulh3Program Deployment Leadership: /h3ulliLead strategic pilot programs and lighthouse projects to demonstrate and scale best practices /liliPartner with plant leadership teams to deploy TPM pillars and establish site-level improvement plans /liliSupport regional and local teams during implementation, ensuring alignment with global standards /liliAct as a key change agent, influencing stakeholders and driving organizational transformation /li /ulh3Cross-Functional Collaboration: /h3ulliCollaborate closely with Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Engineering, RD, HR, Finance, Quality, and Procuremen

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🏢 IRCA Group
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