Head of Continuous Improvement Italy (w/m/d)

TN Italy; Lazio; In loco; EUR 60.000 - 100.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

An established industry player in the pharmaceutical sector is seeking a Head of Continuous Improvement to lead strategic initiatives in process optimization and productivity enhancement. This role offers a unique opportunity to drive significant changes within the organization, focusing on Lean principles and operational excellence. You will be responsible for managing large-scale improvement projects and fostering a culture of continuous improvement across teams. If you are a strategic thinker with a passion for data-driven insights and a commitment to excellence, this position could be your next great challenge.

Competenze

• Master’s degree in industrial engineering or related fields required.
• Black Belt certification is mandatory for this role.

Mansioni

• Drive productivity and process improvements at Italian plants.
• Implement continuous improvement strategies aligned with corporate goals.

Conoscenze

Lean Manufacturing

Process Improvement

Project Management

Change Management

Data Analysis

Communication Skills

Formazione

Master’s Degree in Industrial Engineering

Black Belt Certification

Descrizione del lavoro

Head of Continuous Improvement Italy (w/m/d), Province of Latina

Location: Province of Latina, Italy

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: 4649c118d58b

Job Views: 2

Posted: 06.05.2025

Expiry Date: 20.06.2025

Job Description

Join our site in Borgo San Michele LT, Italy, and contribute to the health of patients by taking on meaningful responsibilities. We are Aenova, a global leader in contract manufacturing and development for the pharmaceutical industry, with 4,000 employees across 15 sites. Our Latina site is a center for sterile production and antibiotics.

Your key responsibilities

• Drive productivity increase at Italian plants through strategic planning, focusing on process streamlining and waste elimination.
• Focus on cost reduction, profitability increase, portfolio optimization, capacity rationalization, OEE improvement, and standards enhancement.
• Implement continuous improvement strategies aligned with corporate goals, establish performance KPIs, and monitor benefits related to P&L targets.
• Manage and facilitate continuous improvement initiatives, challenge organizational leaders to foster a culture of Lean thinking, and align cost-saving initiatives across all levels.
• Support organizational transformation with data-driven insights and collaborate with leadership on strategic investments.
• Ensure successful execution of large, cross-functional improvement projects tied to strategic priorities.
• Coordinate with finance to evaluate savings, validate benefits, and ensure accurate reporting.

Your profile

• Master’s degree in industrial engineering or related scientific disciplines.
• Black Belt certification is mandatory.
• Extensive experience in Lean Manufacturing, operational excellence, and process improvement.
• Over 10 years of experience in process optimization, operations leadership, and lean principles training.
• Pharmaceutical sector experience is highly preferred.
• Strong communication, project management, training, facilitation, and change management skills.
• Ability to work in fast-paced, dynamic environments and manage priorities effectively.
• Fluent English skills are strongly preferred.
• Strategic, data-driven thinker with the ability to travel up to 30% within Italy, based in Latina area.

Your motivation

If you seek new challenges in a competitive environment, value creativity and responsibility, and prefer a solutions-oriented culture, we look forward to discussing our corporate benefits with you. For questions, contact Luca Cenciarini, Human Resources, at [emailprotected].