Lean Manufacturing Excellence Specialist

Ball Corporation; Nogara; On-site; EUR 41,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

Ball Corporation in Nogara, Italy is seeking a Manufacturing Excellence Specialist to drive continuous improvement across the plant, embedding standards and delivering annual targets while strengthening the Ball Manufacturing Excellence management system.

You will partner with operations, quality and cross-functional teams to lead Lean initiatives such as VSM, 5S, SMED, PDCA and TPM, coach staff, and analyze data to support better decisions and long-term value.

Qualifications

• University degree in Science, Engineering, Business, or a related discipline is desirable.
• At least 3 years of experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of Lean tools and systems with a proven track record of leading Lean improvement projects.
• Knowledge of statistical process control and data analysis, with Six Sigma Green Belt certification required and Black Belt certification desirable.
• Experience applying advanced statistical methods such as DOE and ANOVA within Six Sigma projects is desirable.
• Ability to communicate effectively and influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
• Strong English verbal and written communication skills, supported by proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.

Responsibilities

• Lead Ball Manufacturing Excellence self-assessments and execute improvement plans that embed operational standards into daily ways of working.
• Develop and maintain the plant Manufacturing Excellence master plan to support short and long term business objectives.
• Lead critical cross functional projects that enable or directly deliver Fuel for Growth savings and operational value.
• Plan, facilitate, and sustain continuous improvement initiatives using Lean methodologies such as VSM, 5S, SMED, PDCA, and TPM.
• Act as a change agent by coaching employees and leaders using GROW coaching techniques to support engagement and adoption.
• Lead structured problem-solving efforts through training, facilitation, and root cause analysis techniques.
• Analyze manufacturing and quality data using statistical tools to identify trends, support decisions, and improve performance.

Skills

Lean tools

Six Sigma Green Belt

Six Sigma Black Belt

DOE / ANOVA

Statistical analysis

Communication skills

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Education

University degree in Science, Engineering, Business, or related discipline

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Job description

Ball Corporation in Nogara, Italy is seeking a Manufacturing Excellence Specialist to drive continuous improvement across the plant, embedding standards and delivering annual targets while strengthening the Ball Manufacturing Excellence management system.

You will partner with operations, quality and cross-functional teams to lead Lean initiatives such as VSM, 5S, SMED, PDCA and TPM, coach staff, and analyze data to support better decisions and long-term value.