GLOBAL METHODS AND WORK ANALYSES MANAGEMENT
Pubblicato il 28-10-2026 - Ariston Group in Fabriano
GLOBAL METHODS AND WORK ANALYSES MANAGEMENT Ariston Group is a global leader in sustainable climate and water comfort, listed on Euronext Milan. In 2025 the group reported 2.7 billion-euro revenues, with almost 11,000 employees, direct presence in 41 countries in 5 continents, 32 production sites and 31 research and development centers. The group demonstrates its commitment to sustainability through renewable and high-efficiency solutions, including heating heat pumps, water heating heat pumps, hybrids, domestic ventilation, air handling, electric components, and solar thermal systems, while continuously investing in technological innovation, digitalization, and advanced connectivity solutions. The group operates under global strategic brands Ariston, Wolf and Elco, and brands such as Calorex, NTI, Atag, Domotec, Brink, Chromagen, Racold, as well as Thermowatt and Ecoflam in the components and combustion technologies business. Are you passionate about Industrial Engineering, Lean Manufacturing, MTM, and productivity improvement? We are looking for a Global Methods & Work Analysis Manager to drive manufacturing performance across our international manufacturing network. You will lead global initiatives focused on work measurement, line balancing, ergonomics, workplace design, and operational efficiency, helping our manufacturing plants achieve world-class productivity standards. You will be part of the Global WCM team and report to the Group WCx Senior Director.
What you'll do
* Lead global productivity and work analysis initiatives across manufacturing plants.
* Drive MTM, time studies, line balancing, and labor productivity improvements.
* Optimize assembly lines, workstations, and production flows.
* Develop global standards for industrial engineering and workplace organization.
* Actively propose and manage improvement projects with a hands-on approach in the Workplace Organization domain (operational efficiency, waste reduction, workstation/line layout, ergonomics, rebalancing, material flows, visual management).
* Support plant teams with Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement projects within the Ariston Group WCM program for the Workplace Organization (WO) pillar.
* Collaborate with local and central industrial engineering to anticipate issues and suggest best practices for the WO pillar.
* Promote a Lean Manufacturing mindset within Ariston Group.
* Act as the corporate reference point for sharing WO best practices and for Plant WO Pillar Leaders across regions.
* Partner with Operations, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Excellence, and Plant Leadership teams worldwide. What we're looking for
* Degree in Industrial, Mechanical, or Manufacturing Engineering.
* At least 10 years of experience in Industrial Engineering, Methods Engineering, Lean Manufacturing, or Operational Excellence.
* Strong expertise in work measurement, ergonomics, line balancing, and productivity improvement. MTM is a plus
* Experience in manufacturing environments and continuous improvement programs.
* Ability to influence stakeholders and drive change in international organizations.
* Fluency in Italian and English, other languages like Spanish is a plus.
* Willingness and ability to frequent international business travel (approx. 50%). Ariston Group, as part of WCM Association, launched the program in 2011. 3 plants were awarded in the past few years with the Bronze Level Award and 1 awarded with Silver Level. On top of World Class Manufacturing, Ariston Group has launched the Digital and AI Manufacturing program that aims to embed the WCM tools in Ariston Digital Manufacturing Model. Ariston Group implement also World Class Logistics, World Class Engineering and World Class Process Excellence program in Manufacturing and Procurement. Working for the WCx Team in Ariston Group offers great learning opportunities, an experience in an international environment, hands-on activities in production, high visibility in the organization and privileged career path as WCx Central Team is one of the talent pool of the Company. As a reference, for such position
we offer
a salary ranging between € 52.000 and € 77.000. You will also be part of the Ariston Group short-term incentive program. This position is covered by the CCNL Metalmeccanici Industria. We are committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all people. We strive to provide a work environment that is accessible, welcoming and inclusive, in full compliance with applicable legal requirements. In line with this commitment, we promote fair, transparent and equitable reward practices. The compensation package will be determined based on the experience, skills and the scope of the role, applying objective and gender‐neutral criteria. We believe that transparency and fairness are essential to building trust, fostering inclusion and ensuring equal opportunities for everyone.
Location:
Albacina, IT, 60044 Position Level: Manager Posting Date: Sep 23, 2026