Continuous Improvement Engineer EMEA

Aliaxis Italia; Casella; Hybrid; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

International exposure

Travel across EMEA

Job summary

Aliaxis Italia is seeking an experienced Continuous Improvement Engineer EMEA to drive Operational Excellence across multiple manufacturing sites in EMEA. You will deploy CI programs, coach local teams, and lead Lean initiatives, with regular travel across sites.

The role requires an engineering degree, 3–8 years of experience, and fluency in English, with Green Belt a plus. Travel up to 50% and cross-functional collaboration are key aspects of this position.

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering or a related technical, manufacturing or operations discipline.
• 3-8 years of proven experience in manufacturing and continuous improvement environments.
• Strong understanding of Lean Manufacturing, Operational Excellence and Six Sigma methodologies.
• Green Belt certification is a plus.
• Solid project management and stakeholder management capabilities, and proven experience in leading or supporting improvement projects with measurable business results.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent coaching, facilitation and communication skills.
• Ability to influence stakeholders across functions and organizational levels.
• Fluent English is required.
• Additional languages are considered a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support the deployment of Continuous Improvement and Operational Excellence programs across EMEA manufacturing sites.
• Coach local CI leaders and plant teams in Lean and problem-solving methodologies.
• Facilitate Gemba walks, Kaizen events, 5S, visual management and standard work.
• Deliver training programs on CI methodologies and capability development.
• Support execution and sustainability of Lean programs and operational excellence initiatives.
• Track project progress, performance indicators and improvement benefits across sites.
• Develop and standardize playbooks, methodologies and best practices for regional deployment.
• Lead cross-functional initiatives to improve Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost and People performance.
• Act as a subject matter expert for Continuous Improvement tools and methodologies.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Problem solving

Stakeholder management

Coaching

Analytical thinking

Communication

Education

Engineering degree

Job description

JOB TITLE & LOCATION

As Continuous Improvement Engineer EMEA, you will play a key role in supporting the deployment and execution of Operational Excellence initiatives across our manufacturing sites in EMEA. Reporting to the Operational Excellence Manager EMEA, you will partner closely with plant leadership teams, Continuous Improvement leaders and cross-functional stakeholders to drive sustainable performance improvements, standardize best practices and strengthen operational capabilities across the region. The role can be based in one of our EMEA locations and requires regular travel across manufacturing sites (up to 50%).

Who Are We

At Aliaxis, we design innovative, reliable, and sustainable solutions for fluid and energy management. Our pipe and fitting systems work seamlessly behind the scenes — delivering peace of mind to customers and end users across the globe. With operations in over 40 countries, we tackle the most complex challenges in the building, infrastructure, industrial, electrical, and agriculture sectors. But what truly drives us is our people. Our 15,000 employees bring the expertise, passion, and dedication that power everything we do. Together, we make life flow — and we're looking for talented individuals to join us on that journey.

What We’re Working Towards

We're offering a unique opportunity to join a global Belgian company with an international and collaborative culture. Aliaxis is focused on reinforcing our operational foundations and building the agility needed to capture future growth opportunities. Through our Horizon 2030 strategy we're evolving into a more disciplined, high-performing global Group — and we're looking for talented people who want to contribute to this long-term strategic journey.

About The Role

In this role, you will support the deployment of Continuous Improvement methodologies and Operational Excellence programs across EMEA manufacturing sites, collaborating with local teams to identify improvement opportunities, coaching employees on Lean principles and problem-solving methodologies, acting as a change agent to drive adoption of new ways of working, facilitating operational excellence initiatives and ensuring the consistent application of standards across the region.

What You Will Do

• Support the implementation of Operational Excellence and Continuous Improvement initiatives across EMEA manufacturing sites.
• Coach and support local CI leaders and plant teams in Lean Manufacturing and problem-solving methodologies.
• Facilitate Gemba walks, Kaizen events, 5S initiatives, visual management and standard work implementation.
• Deliver training programs on Continuous Improvement methodologies and capability development.
• Support the execution and sustainability of Lean Manufacturing programs and operational excellence initiatives.
• Track project progress, performance indicators and improvement benefits across EMEA sites.
• Develop and standardize playbooks, methodologies and best practices for regional deployment.
• Lead and support cross-functional initiatives aimed at improving Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost and People performance.
• Act as a subject matter expert for Continuous Improvement tools and methodologies.
• Act as a change agent across the EMEA region, driving engagement, adoption and sustainability of Continuous Improvement initiatives and best practices.
• Partner with Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Quality, Engineering, Finance and HR teams to drive operational performance improvement.

About You

• Degree in Engineering or a related technical, manufacturing or operations discipline
• 3-8 years of proven experience in manufacturing and continuous improvement environments.
• Strong understanding of Lean Manufacturing, Operational Excellence and Six Sigma methodologies.
• Green Belt certification is a plus.
• Solid project management and stakeholder management capabilities, and proven experience in leading or supporting improvement projects with measurable business results.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent coaching, facilitation and communication skills.
• Ability to influence stakeholders across functions and organizational levels.
• Fluent English is required.
• Additional languages are considered a plus.

What We Offer

We offer the opportunity to join a highly international organization and contribute directly to the continuous improvement of manufacturing operations across EMEA.

• Dynamic and collaborative international environment
• Exposure to multiple manufacturing sites and operational excellence challenges
• Opportunity to work on regional transformation initiatives
• Continuous learning and development opportunities
• International exposure and travel across EMEA
• Opportunity to influence operational performance and business results
• Hybrid working flexibility according to business requirements

About Our Workplace

Aliaxis is proud to be an equal opportunity employer who welcomes candidates and employees from all backgrounds. We are guided by our behaviours — We Care, We Dare, We Deliver! These reflect what we expect from each other and what you can expect from us: a culture that looks after its people, encourages you to challenge and improve, and gives you the space to make a real contribution.

How We Welcome You

For us, equity and belonging start already at the application step: whether it's offering flexibility in scheduling interviews, or ensuring a supportive and inclusive environment, we strive to remove barriers and create equal opportunities for all applicants. Should you have specific needs, please do not hesitate to let us know and we will do our best to accommodate.

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