Process Leader
Pubblicato il 08-08-2026 - Affinity Petcare in Italia
Your role
We are looking for a Process Leader role for our plant in Mantova, who will be responsible for refining manufacturing processes, driving efficiency, and upholding a commitment to excellence. This role involves sustaining and guiding the Cell Manager in deploying Manufacturing Excellence capabilities and acting as a key resource for diagnosing and resolving process‑related issues to minimize downtime and maximize output. The specialist will work to transition teams from reactive problem‑solving to proactive loss prevention and process optimization.
What you will do
- Process Improvement & Loss Elimination: Develop a loss map for cell production lines and define a masterplan to achieve operational targets, with a focus on Autonomous Maintenance (AM) implementation, Change Over optimization, and problem‑solving capabilities development. Continuously evaluate and improve existing processes by proposing innovative solutions to enhance productivity and quality.
- Performance Management & Coaching:
Contribute to daily operational performance meetings by supporting structured gap analysis and addressing systematic countermeasures. Actively coach team members on loss analysis, standard completion and compliance, and promote a "Run‑To‑Target" culture.
- Quality & Safety: Implement and monitor quality standards during process improvements and AM activities. Lead structured problem‑solving initiatives to drive root cause analysis (e.g., 5 Whys, FMEA) and eliminate defects. Ensure all process improvement initiatives align with safety standards and support the integration of safe practices into maintenance and process tasks.
- Training & Development: Facilitate training and skill development in problem‑solving, AM practices, defect handling, and process standardization. Provide technical guidance and training to production personnel on new processes and adjustments.
- Cross‑functional Collaboration: Work closely with the Cell Manager, Line Leaders, Maintenance and Relia