Continuous Improvement Coordinator

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pContinuous Improvement (NOS) Coordinator /ppstrongLocation: /strong Milan, Lombardy, Italy /ppstrongEmployment Type: /strong Full-Time /ppstrongIndustry: /strong Manufacturing / Aluminium Processing /ppAbout the Opportunity /ppA leading manufacturing organisation is seeking an experienced strongContinuous Improvement Coordinator /strong to drive a culture of operational excellence and continuous improvement across its Italian operations.
/ppThe 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.
/ppWorking 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.
/ppKey Responsibilities /ppContinuous Improvement Operational Excellence /pulliLead the development and implementation of the organisation's continuous improvement operating system.
/liliPromote a culture of continuous improvement across manufacturing operations.
/liliIdentify operational challenges and work with management teams to develop and implement effective solutions.
/liliSupport existing Centres of Excellence covering areas such as Autonomous Maintenance, Planned Maintenance, Routine Management, Progressive Quality, Education Training, and Focused Improvement.
/liliDevelop improvement roadmaps with functional leaders and identify opportunities to introduce additional Centres of Excellence.
/li /ulpLean Six Sigma /pulliCoach improvement teams in the effective application of Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies.
/liliProvide guidance on structured problem-solving techniques including Root Cause Analysis, 5 Why, and Ishikawa diagrams.
/liliSupport teams in identifying root causes, implementing corrective actions, and sustaining improvements.




/liliPromote standardised continuous improvement tools and practices across operations.
/li /ulpCost Reduction Financial Performance /pulliPartner closely with Finance to establish an effective cost deployment process.
/liliIdentify and develop cost-reduction initiatives in collaboration with functional leaders.
/liliSupport ambitious site-level cost optimisation programmes.
/liliConnect operational improvement initiatives with measurable financial outcomes.
/li /ulpChange Management /pulliAct as Change Leader within the local Management Team.
/liliLead the organisational Change Management programme.
/liliSupport Operations leadership and the Management Team through structured change management methodologies.
/liliUse tools such as Population Impact Analysis, SWOT Analysis, and Change Effectiveness Reviews to assess and manage transformation initiatives.
/liliIdentify resistance to change and develop strategies to improve adoption and engagement.
/li /ulpOperations Support /pulliWork closely with the Operations Director to support implementation of the continuous improvement operating system.
/liliSupport operational routines, production events, and improvement activities across manufacturing environments.
/liliHelp embed sustainable improvement practices into day-to-day operations.
/li /ulpTraining Capability Development /pulliWork with functional leaders to identify continuous improvement training requirements across the organisation.
/liliDesign and deliver tailored training programmes for both operational employees and management.
/liliDevelop internal capability in Lean, Six Sigma, problem-solving, and continuous improvement methodologies.




/li /ulpRegional Collaboration /pulliAct as a key link between Italian manufacturing sites and the wider regional organisation.
/liliParticipate in regional continuous improvement meetings and initiatives.
/liliSupport assessment and certification activities across European manufacturing sites.
/liliShare best practices and facilitate cross-site learning.
/li /ulpRequirements /pulli5+ years of experience as a Continuous Improvement Manager, Lean Manager, Operational Excellence Manager, or similar.
/liliStrong experience within manufacturing environments, preferably involving continuous production lines.
/liliProven experience leading Change Management programmes, particularly in environments with significant resistance to change.
/liliDemonstrated success delivering substantial site-level cost reduction programmes.
/liliMaster's degree in Engineering or a related technical/scientific discipline.
/liliNative-level Italian.
/liliExcellent English language skills.
/liliStrong analytical, organisational, and problem-solving capabilities.
/liliExcellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
/liliAbility to work collaboratively across functions and organisational levels.
/li /ulpKey Skills Competencies /pulliContinuous Improvement /liliLean Manufacturing /liliWorld Class Manufacturing /liliSix Sigma /liliOperational Excellence /liliChange Management /liliCost Reduction /liliRoot Cause Analysis /liliProblem Solving /liliCost Deployment /liliManufacturing Operations /liliProcess Optimisation /liliPerformance Improvement /liliTraining Development /liliStakeholder Management /liliTransformation Leadership /li /ulpCompensation Benefits /pullistrongSalary: /strong €53,000–€58,000 gross annual salary + premio /lilistrongContract: /strong Permanent, full-time /lilistrongEmployment Level: /strong Metalworking industry collective agreement, Level B3 / Managerial classification /liliOpportunities to contribute to regional and international continuous improvement initiatives.
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