Lean & Manufacturing Engineering Manager
OverviewIn this role you will steer lean manufacturing and manufacturing engineering initiatives to boost operational excellence, safety, quality, and productivity across the Fiorenzuola site.
You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize processes and deliver innovative, customer-aligned solutions.
The position focuses on continuous improvement, process modernization, and scalable manufacturing practices that support growth.
You join a culture that values collaboration, learning, and impactful change.
Retribuzione / Benefitsbase salary aligned to market
annual merit review
career development programs
inclusive culture
leadership opportunities
global exposure
ResponsabilitàLead continuous improvement culture and employee engagement across manufacturing
Develop and execute lean manufacturing strategies aligned with site priorities
Drive improvement initiatives using Lean, Six Sigma, Value Stream Mapping, Kaizen
Lead manufacturing engineering in process improvements for quality, efficiency, safety, and productivity
Partner with operations, quality, supply chain, maintenance, and product engineering to optimize processes
Establish and monitor KPIs to track performance and CI outcomes
Identify opportunities for automation, digitalization, and process innovation
Lead root cause analysis and implement corrective and preventive actions
Support capital investment projects, equipment upgrades,
and facility improvements
Develop standardized processes, work instructions, and best practices
Coach and develop team members; foster learning and growth
Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, quality, and regulatory requirements
Collaborate with regional and global teams to share best practices
Requisiti fondamentaliExperience leading lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, or manufacturing engineering initiatives in manufacturing
Ability to lead teams and deliver improvements in safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and cost
Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles and CI methodologies
Experience leading cross-functional projects and driving organizational change
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with data-driven decision making
Effective communication and stakeholder management across functions and levels
Experience applying root cause analysis and structured problem-solving
Understanding of manufacturing processes, production systems, and performance metrics
Ability to prioritize multiple initiatives in a dynamic environment
Ability to communicate in English and Italian
Legal authorization to work in Italy
Collaborative mindset
Innovative thinking
Urgent, action-oriented
Lean Manufacturing
Six Sigma (Green/Black Belt preferred)
Value Stream Mapping
You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize processes and deliver innovative, customer-aligned solutions.
The position focuses on continuous improvement, process modernization, and scalable manufacturing practices that support growth.
You join a culture that values collaboration, learning, and impactful change.
Retribuzione / Benefitsbase salary aligned to market
annual merit review
career development programs
inclusive culture
leadership opportunities
global exposure
ResponsabilitàLead continuous improvement culture and employee engagement across manufacturing
Develop and execute lean manufacturing strategies aligned with site priorities
Drive improvement initiatives using Lean, Six Sigma, Value Stream Mapping, Kaizen
Lead manufacturing engineering in process improvements for quality, efficiency, safety, and productivity
Partner with operations, quality, supply chain, maintenance, and product engineering to optimize processes
Establish and monitor KPIs to track performance and CI outcomes
Identify opportunities for automation, digitalization, and process innovation
Lead root cause analysis and implement corrective and preventive actions
Support capital investment projects, equipment upgrades,
and facility improvements
Develop standardized processes, work instructions, and best practices
Coach and develop team members; foster learning and growth
Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, quality, and regulatory requirements
Collaborate with regional and global teams to share best practices
Requisiti fondamentaliExperience leading lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, or manufacturing engineering initiatives in manufacturing
Ability to lead teams and deliver improvements in safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and cost
Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles and CI methodologies
Experience leading cross-functional projects and driving organizational change
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with data-driven decision making
Effective communication and stakeholder management across functions and levels
Experience applying root cause analysis and structured problem-solving
Understanding of manufacturing processes, production systems, and performance metrics
Ability to prioritize multiple initiatives in a dynamic environment
Ability to communicate in English and Italian
Legal authorization to work in Italy
Collaborative mindset
Innovative thinking
Urgent, action-oriented
Lean Manufacturing
Six Sigma (Green/Black Belt preferred)
Value Stream Mapping