OverviewIn this role you will drive Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement across the site to boost safety, quality, service, and productivity.
You will lead cross-functional initiatives, facilitate Kaizen and VSM activities, and develop capabilities to sustain improvements.
You'll partner with production, quality, and maintenance to deliver measurable performance gains and cost reductions.
This is an opportunity to shape the site's Operational Excellence culture and roadmap.
ResponsabilitàSupport 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
Develop, monitor, and analyze operational KPIs related to Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, and Productivity
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
Drive sustainable improvements through performance reviews and corrective action plans
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
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
Sustain improvements through audits, follow-up activities, and continuous performance monitoring
OEE improvement
Productivity improvement
Manufacturing cost reduction
Reduction of process waste and scrap
Lead time reduction
Inventory reduction
On-Time Delivery improvement
Number and impact of Continuous Improvement projects completed
Employee engagement and participation in Continuous Improvement initiatives
Requisiti fondamentaliBachelor'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)
Strong results orientation and execution mindset
Ability to influence and lead without formal authority
Change management and stakeholder engagement capabilities
Lean Manufacturing
Six Sigma methodologies (Green Belt preferred)
Kaizen Facilitation

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