Continuous Improvement Coordinator
Pubblicato il 09-08-2026 - SoTalent in Lombardia
p Continuous Improvement (NOS) Coordinator p Location: Milan, Lombardy, Italy /pp Employment Type: Full-Time /pp Industry: Manufacturing / Aluminium Processing /pp About the Opportunity /pp A leading manufacturing organisation is seeking an experienced Continuous Improvement Coordinator to drive a culture of operational excellence and continuous improvement across its Italian operations. /pp The role will lead the implementation of a structured operational improvement system, leveraging Lean Manufacturing, World Class Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and change management methodologies to improve operational performance, reduce costs, and strengthen organisational capabilities. /pp Working closely with the Management Team, Operations leadership, Finance, and functional leaders, the successful candidate will play a key role in driving transformation and embedding sustainable improvement practices across the organisation. /pp Key Responsibilities /pp Continuous Improvement Operational Excellence /pulli Lead the development and implementation of the organisation's continuous improvement operating system. /lili Promote a culture of continuous improvement across manufacturing operations. /lili Identify operational challenges and work with management teams to develop and implement effective solutions. /lili Support existing Centres of Excellence covering areas such as Autonomous Maintenance, Planned Maintenance, Routine Management, Progressive Quality, Education Training, and Focused Improvement. /lili Develop improvement roadmaps with functional leaders and identify opportunities to introduce additional Centres of Excellence. /li /ulp Lean Six Sigma /pulli Coach improvement teams in the effective application of Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies. /lili Provide guidance on structured problem-solving techniques including Root Cause Analysis, 5 Why, and Ishikawa diagrams. /lili Support teams in identifying root causes, implementing corrective actions, and sustaining improvements.
/lili Promote standardised continuous improvement tools and practices across operations. /li /ulp Cost Reduction Financial Performance /pulli Partner closely with Finance to establish an effective cost deployment process. /lili Identify and develop cost-reduction initiatives in collaboration with functional leaders. /lili Support ambitious site-level cost optimisation programmes. /lili Connect operational improvement initiatives with measurable financial outcomes. /li /ulp Change Management /pulli Act as Change Leader within the local Management Team. /lili Lead the organisational Change Management programme. /lili Support Operations leadership and the Management Team through structured change management methodologies. /lili Use tools such as Population Impact Analysis, SWOT Analysis, and Change Effectiveness Reviews to assess and manage transformation initiatives. /lili Identify resistance to change and develop strategies to improve adoption and engagement. /li /ulp Operations Support /pulli Work closely with the Operations Director to support implementation of the continuous improvement operating system. /lili Support operational routines, production events, and improvement activities across manufacturing environments. /lili Help embed sustainable improvement practices into day-to-day operations. /li /ulp Training Capability Development /pulli Work with functional leaders to identify continuous improvement training requirements across the organisation. /lili Design and deliver tailored training programmes for both operational employees and management. /lili Develop internal capability in Lean, Six Sigma, problem-solving, and continuous improvement methodologies.
/li /ulp Regional Collaboration /pulli Act as a key link between Italian manufacturing sites and the wider regional organisation. /lili Participate in regional continuous improvement meetings and initiatives. /lili Support assessment and certification activities across European manufacturing sites. /lili Share best practices and facilitate cross-site learning. /li /ulp Requirements /pulli5+ years of experience as a Continuous Improvement Manager, Lean Manager, Operational Excellence Manager, or similar. /lili Strong experience within manufacturing environments, preferably involving continuous production lines. /lili Proven experience leading Change Management programmes, particularly in environments with significant resistance to change. /lili Demonstrated success delivering substantial site-level cost reduction programmes. /lili Master's degree in Engineering or a related technical/scientific discipline. /lili Native-level Italian. /lili Excellent English language skills. /lili Strong analytical, organisational, and problem-solving capabilities. /lili Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. /lili Ability to work collaboratively across functions and organisational levels. /li /ulp Key Skills Competencies /pulli Continuous Improvement /lili Lean Manufacturing /lili World Class Manufacturing /lili Six Sigma /lili Operational Excellence /lili Change Management /lili Cost Reduction /lili Root Cause Analysis /lili Problem Solving /lili Cost Deployment /lili Manufacturing Operations /lili Process Optimisation /lili Performance Improvement /lili Training Development /lili Stakeholder Management /lili Transformation Leadership /li /ulp Compensation Benefits /pulli Salary: €53,000–€58,000 gross annual salary + premio /lili Contract: Permanent, full-time /lili Employment Level: Metalworking industry collective agreement, Level B3 / Managerial classification /lili Opportunities to contribute to regional and international continuous improvement initiatives. /li /ul /p