Lean Value Stream Leader & Process Engineer

Bridgestone EMEA; Modugno; On-site; EUR 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Bridgestone EMEA, based in Modugno, IT, seeks a Process Leader to optimize end-to-end value streams through Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives. You will work with Production, Quality, Supply Chain and Maintenance to drive waste reduction and faster delivery.

Required: Master’s in Engineering and 2–3 years in manufacturing with strong analytical and cross-functional collaboration skills. English proficiency is essential; on-site role in Modugno (BA).

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Engineering or related field.
• 0-2 years of experience in lean/continuous improvement environments is acceptable.
• Experience in cross-functional improvement projects is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain Value Stream Maps (VSM) to identify waste and bottlenecks.
• Support and facilitate Lean and Kaizen initiatives (5S, SMED, TPM, JIT, Standard Work).
• Analyze and improve production flow, line balancing, takt and cycle times, and WIP.
• Support cross-functional continuous improvement projects with timing, resources and costs.
• Monitor KPIs such as OEE, Lead Time, Takt Time, Cycle Time and Productivity.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

TPS

VSM

Process optimization

Line balancing

OEE

Lead Time

Takt Time

Cycle Time

Productivity

WIP management

ERP

CAD

MS Office

Communication

Gemba

Education

Master’s degree in Engineering

Tools

ERP systems

CAD software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Bridgestone EMEA, based in Modugno, IT, seeks a Process Leader to optimize end-to-end value streams through Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives. You will work with Production, Quality, Supply Chain and Maintenance to drive waste reduction and faster delivery.

Required: Master’s in Engineering and 2–3 years in manufacturing with strong analytical and cross-functional collaboration skills. English proficiency is essential; on-site role in Modugno (BA).