B-ME Manager
Pubblicato il 28-10-2026 - Bridgestone in Modugno
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B-ME Manager
POSITION SNAPSHOT
Type of work: On site
Type of contract: Open-ended/permanent
Full/Tempo parziale: Full time
Location: Modugno (BA), IT
ABOUT US
Bridgestone Americas, Inc. (BSAM), headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee, and Bridgestone Europe, Middle East and Africa (BSEMEA), headquartered in Brussels, Belgium, operate collectively as a “Bridgestone West” strategic region. This region services the strategic business needs of teams across the Americas, Europe, Middle East and Africa. BSAM and BSEMEA are subsidiaries of Bridgestone Corporation, globally headquartered in Japan. Bridgestone and its subsidiaries develop, manufacture and market a wide range of Bridgestone, Firestone and associate brand products and solutions to address the needs of a broad range of customers and industries.
ABOUT THE ROLE
About the Role
Job Purpose
The B-ME (Bridgestone Manufacturing Excellence) Manager plays a critical role in driving operational excellence in the plant. This position is responsible for leading and executing continuous improvement initiatives, optimizing manufacturing processes, and ensuring the highest levels of safety, quality, and efficiency. The B-ME Manager will be part of B-ME Regional team, collaborating with Plant manager and site leadership team to implement lean manufacturing practices, advance technological innovations, and cultivate a culture of continuous improvement across production lines.
Responsibilities:
- Collaboration with Plant Manager:
Work closely with the Plant Manager to understand local operational challenges, opportunities for improvement, and strategic priorities.
Ensure alignment between B-ME Pillars’ activities and the plant’s business goals. Co-lead plant-wide initiatives that drive efficiency, optimize resources, and improve overall plant performance.
- Data-Driven Decision Making:
Leverage data and analytics to monitor production performance, identify trends, and regularly report key performance indicators (KPIs) to Plant leadership team and corporate organization
Lead the development and execution of the continuous improvement methodologies to drive operational efficiency, eliminate waste, and optimize production processes.
Analyze manufacturing processes, identify bottlenecks, and propose improvements to enhance throughput, reduce downtime, and improve overall equipment effectiveness (OEE).
Champion the adoption of best practices across all production areas through a benchmarking process.
Coordinate and promote Kaizen activities aimed to reduce losses and achieve continuous improvement.
- Training and Development:
Lead and support the training and certification of employees at all levels on manufacturing techniques (Manufacturing Education Center), best practices, and problem-solving methods. Promote a culture of continuous learning and empowerment in the workforce.
- Project Management:
Oversee and lead projects related to manufacturing excellence, ensuring timely execution within budget. Use project management tools and techniques to monitor progress, mitigate risks, and ensure successful project completion.
- Safety and Compliance:
Work to foster a safe working environment and support the company's safety programs to reduce incidents and injuries.
Education
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Industrial Technology, or a related field.
- A Master’s degree or relevant certifications (e.g., Six Sigma Black Belt, Lean certification) is a plus.
Experience
- At least 5-7 years of experience in a manufacturing environment, with a proven track record of implementing manufacturing excellence initiatives.
- Strong background in Lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, or similar methodologies.
- Experience in project management, including leading cross-functional teams and driving large-scale process improvement initiatives.
Skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and motivate others.
- Deep understanding of manufacturing processes, equipment, and quality systems.
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to engage and present to senior management and operational teams.
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