Lead Manufacturing Specialist - Projects And Initiatives

Baker Hughes; Firenze; In loco; EUR 50.000 - 70.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

A leading energy solutions company in Florence is seeking a Lead Manufacturing Specialist to enhance productivity and quality through digital transformation and lean principles. You will collaborate across departments, lead initiatives to improve processes, and drive performance metrics. Candidates should hold a Bachelor's degree in Engineering with experience in manufacturing improvement and digital transformation. Flexible work arrangements are offered.

Servizi

Contemporary work-life balance policies

Comprehensive private medical care options

Life insurance and disability programs

Tailored financial programs

Competenze

• Proven experience in manufacturing process improvement.
• Strategic thinking with a hands-on approach.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.

Mansioni

• Lead the design and improvement of standardized manufacturing processes.
• Collaborate with teams to deploy and sustain the MES system.
• Define and digitize key value streams impacting operations.

Conoscenze

Lean principles application

Process improvement

Digital transformation

Leadership

Analytical and problem-solving

Communication skills

Formazione

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Master’s degree preferred

Descrizione del lavoro

Overview

Lead Manufacturing Specialist – Projects and Initiatives – Florence

Can you apply lean principles to enhance productivity, quality and customer experience?

Join Our Team

Our Lead Manufacturing Specialist – Projects and Initiatives is a pivotal role within the Manufacturing organization, responsible for driving process standardization, digital transformation and operational excellence across the enterprise. Partnering closely with Operations and the Digital Technology Department, this role leads the implementation of a unified services blueprint, promotes the adoption of digital tools—including the new MES (Manufacturing Execution System) 4.0 Enterprise system under development—and applies lean principles to enhance productivity, quality, and customer experience. Acting as a central reference point for process innovation, the Specialist ensures a consistent, integrated approach to manufacturing performance and stakeholder engagement.

You will also be responsible for:

• Leading the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of standardized and digitized manufacturing processes across the enterprise.
• Collaborating with Operations and Digital Technology teams to deploy, optimize, and sustain the MES Enterprise system.
• Driving the adoption of digital tools to enhance productivity, quality, traceability, and data visibility in Manufacturing.
• Applying lean principles and digital best practices to streamline workflows and eliminate inefficiencies.
• Defining and digitising key value streams with the highest impact on Manufacturing operations and service delivery.
• Developing and monitoring performance metrics to ensure alignment with business goals and customer expectations.
• Acting as a subject matter expert in designing and implementing global process templates, ensuring integrity and continuous improvement.
• Supporting the implementation of the digital operating framework and enable growth through process simplification.
• Facilitating cross-functional collaboration to ensure integrated and consistent process execution across functions.
• Translating operational needs into high-impact digital solutions by engaging with functional experts and stakeholders.
• Leading change management initiatives, including training strategy, delivery, and user adoption of new digital processes.
• Owning and managing user acceptance testing and provide approvals for key digital and process enhancements.
• Supporting ERP and digital tools adoption across the global Manufacturing organization.
• Leading the digitization of quality management processes, including document control and compliance tracking.
• Managing functional communications, proactively resolve issues, and mitigate project risks.
• Aligning Manufacturing process initiatives with broader organizational priorities and strategic goals.
• Acting as a gatekeeper for global process templates, ensuring consistency and scalability.

Fuel Your Passion

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Industrial Technology, or a related field; Master’s degree preferred.
• Proven experience in manufacturing process improvement, digital transformation, or operations excellence.
• Strategic thinking with a hands-on approach to execution – able to connect long-term vision with practical implementation.
• Strong leadership and influencing skills across all levels of the organization – essential for driving transformation and cross-functional alignment.
• Proven ability to challenge the status quo and influence cross-functionally and globally – critical for innovation and change leadership.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written – able to convey complex information clearly and drive stakeholder engagement.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills – capable of linking data to performance drivers and generating actionable insights.
• Passion for innovation, continuous improvement, and operational excellence – drives momentum and fosters a culture of progress.
• Ability to manage ambiguity and drive clarity in complex environments – ensures stability and direction during transformation.
• Experience developing and executing strategic digital plans with measurable outcomes – demonstrates capability in leading impactful initiatives.
• Adaptable and flexible, with a positive attitude – thrives in dynamic, evolving environments.
• Demonstrated leadership in matrix organizations and digital change management – ensures effective collaboration and execution across diverse teams.

Work in a way that works for you

We recognise that everyone is different and that the way in which people want to work and deliver at their best is different for everyone too. In this role, we can offer flexible working patterns in line with local policy

Working with us

Our people are at the heart of what we do at Baker Hughes. We know we are better when all of our people are developed, engaged and able to bring their whole authentic selves to work. We invest in the health and well-being of our workforce, train and reward talent and develop leaders at all levels to bring out the best in each other.

The Good Stuff

Our inventions have revolutionized energy for over a century. But to keep going forward tomorrow, we know we have to push the boundaries today. We prioritize rewarding those who embrace change with a package that reflects how much we value their input. Join us, and you can expect:

• Contemporary work-life balance policies and wellbeing activities
• Comprehensive private medical care options
• Safety net of life insurance and disability programs
• Tailored financial programs
• Additional elected or voluntary benefits

About Us

With operations in over 120 countries, we provide better solutions for our customers and richer opportunities for our people. As a leading partner to the energy industry, we’re committed to achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2050 and we’re always looking for the right people to help us get there. People who are as passionate as we are about making energy safer, cleaner and more efficient.

Join Us

Are you seeking an opportunity to make a real difference in a company with a global reach and exciting services and clients? Come join us and grow with a team of people who will energize and inspire you!