Cell Leader

Affinity Petcare; Mantova; Remoto; EUR 68.000 - 98.000; Tempo pieno

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Descrizione del lavoro

Affinity Petcare is seeking a Cell Leader for its Mantova production cell. You will report to the Production Manager and own Safety, Quality, People, Delivery, Cost, and Innovation results for the cell, spanning multiple lines.

You will implement PDCA, drive loss mapping with other leaders, and build a master plan to hit targets. You will coach line leaders, manage personnel, and champion a Run-To-Target culture in a manufacturing excellence environment.

Competenze

• Education: Upper Secondary (High School Diploma) or Technical Degree required; University Degree in Engineering or related field preferred.
• Experience on shop floor with capability in leading small teams (5–10 operators).
• Hands-on in safety and quality compliance, problem-solving, and resolving technical issues.
• Leadership & coaching: ability to lead multiple teams, manage conflict, and communicate clearly at all levels, develop Line Leaders.
• Functional expertise: knowledge of manufacturing processes, equipment, scheduling systems, Lean tools; understanding cost drivers and analytics.

Mansioni

• Lead the cell using PDCA to deploy objectives and track key indicators.
• Oversee daily performance meetings and ensure resource availability and alignment.
• Coach and promote a Run-To-Target culture and develop talent.
• Manage production personnel in the cell and oversee performance reviews.
• Own safety and quality performance and drive robust quality systems.
• Support cost reduction and participate in innovation initiatives and new equipment readiness.

Conoscenze

Leadership

Team Leadership

Problem-solving

Safety & Quality

Lean Tools

Communication

Coaching

Formazione

Upper Secondary/Diploma

Technical Degree

University Degree in Engineering or related field

Descrizione del lavoro

We are looking for a Cell Leader for the Production team in our factory in Mantova, who will report to Production Manager. In this role, you will be fully accountable for the Safety, Quality, People, Delivery, Cost, and Innovation (SQPDCI) results of a production cell, which includes multiple lines. The primary purpose of this role is to eliminate losses across the entire cell, remove barriers for the Line Leaders in the team, and ensure that each line achieves its business results in a Manufacturing Excellence environment .

What you will do

• Target Deployment and Strategy Execution: Lead the Plan-Do-Check-Act (PDCA) approach for the cell to deploy objectives and track key business indicators. Working with the Reliability and Process Leaders to develop a loss map for the production lines and define a master plan of initiatives to achieve operational targets. This team is also responsible for identifying capability needs and driving development plans for the cell team.
• Performance Management: Oversee daily operational performance meetings, aligning with the Process Leader, Reliability Leader, and other support functions. The Cell Leader defines and reviews the daily action plan, focusing on priorities and ensuring resource availability and alignment. They also act as a role model to coach and promote a "Run-To-Target" culture.
• People Management: The Cell Leader is accountable for all production personnel in the cell, including direct and temporary staff. They must foster a High-Performance Organization culture, promote accountability, and develop a backup system to handle staffing variability 0 . A key responsibility is to oversee the complete performance cycle for the team, including dialogues and salary reviews.
• Safety and Quality: The Cell Leader owns and drives the cell-level safety performance, ensuring the elimination of risks and potential hazards. They are also responsible for ensuring that consumer complaints and product rejections are minimized through robust quality systems.
• Cost and Innovation: Support loss mapping and drive cost reduction initiatives, such as improving labor, equipment, and material productivity. Also involves participating in innovation initiatives, like new product launches or new equipment installations, ensuring the team's early involvement and operational readiness.

Who we are looking for

• Education: An Upper Secondary (High School Diploma) or Technical Degree is required, while a University Degree in Engineering or a related field is preferred. Certifications or formal training in Lean, World Class Manufacturing, or similar methodologies are also preferable.
• Experience: The candidate must have experience in shopfloor operations with proven capability in leading small teams (e.g., 5-10 operators). Hands-on experience in safety and quality compliance, problem-solving, and resolving technical issues within a manufacturing environment is also essential.
• Competencies: The ability to lead multiple teams, manage conflict, and communicate clearly at all levels is crucial. The ideal candidate should be skilled in coaching and developing Line Leaders and high-potential talent. They must be capable of planning and executing cell-wide initiatives, aligning resources with business objectives.
• Functional Expertise: Deep knowledge of manufacturing processes and dynamics is required. This includes familiarity with operational equipment, basic maintenance processes, production scheduling systems, and Lean tools. An understanding of cost drivers and an analytical approach to highlight main gaps is also necessary.

What we offer

• Discount on Amazon products
• Affinity University platform: Professional development opportunities for employees at different stages of their career, recognising different career paths.
• Celebration and fun

We cultivate an inclusive culture that celebrates diversity. We firmly believe that embracing a variety of perspectives is essential to the success of our company and the strength of our team. That is why we are committed to providing equal opportunities for all.

Our company

Affinity Petcare is much more than an international petfood company. For over 60 years we have been dedicated to nurturing healthy bonds between dogs, cats and people to make the world a better place.

We are very proud of our innovative brands, including Ultima, Advance, Brekkies, Nature's Variety, Nature's Menu, Natural Trainer, Libra and others. Currently, we have more than 1,200 professionals working with this purpose from Barcelona, Paris, Milan and London, as well as 4 production sites with which we supply the more than 70 countries where our brands are present.

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