Continuous Improvement Manager

Within the Operations Area, we are looking for a Continuous Improvement Manager to join our site in Cascina Costa (VA), Italy.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Perform, with support of all other relevant stakeholders, cost deployment data analysis in order to scout for possible initiatives; carrying out advanced data collection and analysis where necessary to support specific ones

Support all production plants in expediting the identified initiatives, and generating new ones in order to match the assigned targets

Support all production plants in order to collect all ongoing initiatives, evaluate economic impacts and timely distribution; track adherence to plans and initiatives status at higher level; identify, risks and elevate where necessary

Track economic results of identified initiatives and impacts on plant performances with the help of relevant stakeholders (work analysis, specific project responsible) for the final validation to be performed

Promote Plant by Plant Continuous Improvement project roadmap over the year

Conduct problem solving sessions, determining problem metrics, troubleshooting root causes, possible solution scenarios, and settling all preliminary activities for project launch (effort and budget definition, KPI, plan for implementation, plant production capacity evaluation)

Develop and conduct periodical reviews to drive results with the fortitude to ensure change is permanent

Support training/workshops to drive cultural change

As mindset, the candidate will commit to meet and exceed the expectations and requirements of external and internal customers, driven by customer satisfaction and high-quality standards for the product/services; will work collaboratively with others to achieve group goals and objectives, motivating teams to reach KPI targets

REQUIREMENTS

Education: Scientific bachelor's or master degree from an accredited University;

Seniority: previous experience in manufacturing (within continuous improvement, quality or manufacturing engineering) or in project management and in process optimization and/or implementation of Kaizen-projects. In addition, previous experience in project management and leading improvement project teams is preferred;

Technical skills and competencies: good knowledge of Lean Manufacturing methodologies;

Soft skills: good problem solving, analytical and leadership skills; good communication skills, both verbal and written, and team leading capabilities; capability to work in multicultural environment; proactivity and self-motivation; ability to overcome obstacles through creative and adaptive approaches; ability to build collaborative working relationships;

Language skills: upper-intermediate command of the English language (B2 level);

Digital skills: office suite (Excel, Powerpoint, Word);

Additional requirements: willingness to travel.

WHAT WE OFFER

Working arrangement: Hybrid

Contract type: Permanent contract

13th-month salary

Pay Range: 40.00 - 55.00

Target bonus linked to results (8% RAL)

Welfare vouchers worth €250 per year

Ongoing training and professional development opportunities, including both technical and soft skills

Well-being: We place the economic, physical, social, and psychological well-being of our people first, offering a variety of solutions tailored to their needs.

The company reserves the right to assess the appropriate employment level and compensation package based on objective criteria emerging during the selection process and in line with the seniority of the selected candidate and the position itself, in accordance with the principles of fairness, transparency, and equal opportunities established by applicable legislation.

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