Manufacturing Excellence Manager - Lean & Safety

Bridgestone; Modugno; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onboarding & mentorship

Growth opportunities

CSR activities

Global and dynamic environment

Work-life balance

Job summary

Bridgestone is seeking a B-ME Manager on-site in Modugno (BA), IT, to lead manufacturing excellence across the plant. You will drive lean initiatives, optimize processes, and collaborate with site leadership to elevate safety, quality, and efficiency.

The role requires 5–7 years in manufacturing, strong Lean/Six Sigma background, and proven project management skills. You will mentor teams and implement continuous improvement across production lines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Industrial Technology or related field.
• Master’s degree or relevant certifications (e.g., Six Sigma Black Belt, Lean) is a plus.
• 5–7 years in manufacturing with track record of manufacturing excellence initiatives.
• Strong background in Lean, Six Sigma or similar methodologies.
• Experience in project management, leading cross-functional teams and large-scale improvements.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Plant Manager to align B-ME pillars with plant goals and co-lead plant-wide initiatives.
• Leverage data to monitor production performance, trends, and KPIs for leadership and corporate teams.
• Lead continuous improvement methodologies to boost efficiency, reduce waste, and optimize production.
• Analyze processes to identify bottlenecks, improve throughput, and enhance OEE.
• Promote best practices through benchmarking across production areas.
• Coordinate Kaizen activities to reduce losses and drive continuous improvement.
• Lead training on manufacturing techniques and problem-solving, fostering learning empowerment.
• Oversee manufacturing excellence projects, ensuring on-time, on-budget delivery.
• Foster safety and compliance to reduce incidents and injuries.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Leadership

Communication

Manufacturing knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Manufacturing

Master’s degree / Six Sigma Lean certs (plus)

Job description

Bridgestone is seeking a B-ME Manager on-site in Modugno (BA), IT, to lead manufacturing excellence across the plant. You will drive lean initiatives, optimize processes, and collaborate with site leadership to elevate safety, quality, and efficiency.

The role requires 5–7 years in manufacturing, strong Lean/Six Sigma background, and proven project management skills. You will mentor teams and implement continuous improvement across production lines.