On-Site Manufacturing Excellence Manager — Lean & Data-Driven

Bridgestone; Puglia; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onboarding experience

Mentorship and training

CSR activities

Global work environment

Work-life balance

Diverse & inclusive team

Job summary

Bridgestone Modugno, IT, is seeking a B-ME Manager to drive manufacturing excellence across production lines. You will lead continuous improvement initiatives, optimize processes, and ensure safety, quality, and efficiency in a full-time on-site role.

The role partners with Plant Manager and site leadership to implement lean practices, advance innovations, and cultivate a culture of continuous improvement. 5–7 years of manufacturing experience and a strong Lean/Six Sigma background are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Industrial Technology, or related field.
• 5–7 years of experience in a manufacturing environment with manufacturing excellence initiatives.
• Strong background in Lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, or similar methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Plant Manager to align B-ME Pillars with plant goals and drive plant-wide initiatives.
• Lead data-driven decisions by monitoring KPIs and reporting to leadership and corporate teams.
• Oversee training and certification of employees in manufacturing techniques and problem-solving methods.
• Manage projects related to manufacturing excellence, ensuring on-time, within-budget delivery.
• Foster safety and compliance, reducing incidents and injuries.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Six Sigma

Data analytics

Leadership

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Industrial Technology, or a related field

Master’s degree or relevant certifications (e.g., Six Sigma Black Belt, Lean)

Tools

Project management tools

Quality systems

Job description

Bridgestone Modugno, IT, is seeking a B-ME Manager to drive manufacturing excellence across production lines. You will lead continuous improvement initiatives, optimize processes, and ensure safety, quality, and efficiency in a full-time on-site role.

The role partners with Plant Manager and site leadership to implement lean practices, advance innovations, and cultivate a culture of continuous improvement. 5–7 years of manufacturing experience and a strong Lean/Six Sigma background are required.