Process Excellence Specialist

DiaSorin S.p.A.; Saluggia; On-site; EUR 33,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free canteen

Feel Good – Diasorin for You wellbeing

Supplementary pension

Supplementary healthcare coverage

Company welfare plan

Job summary

DiaSorin S.p.A. is seeking a Process Excellence Specialist in Italy to drive continuous improvement and digital transformation across diverse processes. You will identify opportunities, develop business cases, and track benefits with cross-functional teams.

You will design KPI governance, deploy dashboards (Power BI/Tableau), and partner with IT on data initiatives to improve efficiency, compliance, and customer experience. Proficiency in Italian and English is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering (Industrial, Mechanical, Biomedical) or other Technical/Scientific disciplines.
• 3+ years in Operational/Process Excellence, Continuous Improvement, Industrial Engineering or similar roles in structured environments; experience in regulated industries (e.g., IVD/medical devices/pharma) is a plus.
• Proven experience in managing diverse inputs to achieve specific targets
• Strong background in reviewing and analyzing performance plans and schedules
• Solid understanding of databases, including their functioning and effective management

Responsibilities

• Apply Lean / Operational Excellence tools (e.g., PDCA, A3, PPS, VSM, SMED, 5Why, Pareto, Standard Work) to eliminate waste and stabilize processes.
• Lead and/or facilitate Kaizen events and cross-functional workshops; ensure proper preparation, execution, documentation, and follow-up.
• Map current processes, collect and analyze data, identify root causes, and define countermeasures; standardize improvements and update SOPs/work instructions in collaboration with process owners.
• Design, deploy and maintain KPI governance and management (definitions, data sources, calculation rules, cadence, targets, visualization, and escalation routines).
• Manage Governance as the set of business rules that are defined and shared across the organization, enabling it to operate efficiently, responsibly, transparently and sustainably, with the aim of long term success and value creation.
• Develop performance dashboards and reports (e.g., Power BI/Excel) and support structured daily/weekly performance reviews with Operations leaders.
• Lead, support, and coach teams on Structured Problem Solving and problem-solving routines.
• Manage improvement projects and activities end-to-end (charter, planning, risks, stakeholders, milestones, deliverables) and provide regular updates to management.
• Manage benefits and ensure sustainability through controls, ownership assignment, and periodic verification.
• Collaborate with Engineering/IT on digital initiatives (e.g., data acquisition, workflow automation) that support process performance, compliance, and traceability.
• Define, monitor, and continuously improve the site KPI system and management, enabling data-driven decisions through dashboards and standard reporting.
• Support the creation, improvement, deployment, and governance of the DiaSorin Industrial System.

Skills

Lean principles

Operational excellence

Data analytics

Stakeholder management

Italian & English

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

SQL databases

Job description

Process Excellence Specialist

Employment type: Regular Full Time

Obsessed by Science. Entrepreneurial by Nature. United by Purpose.

Diasorin is a global leader in immunodiagnostic and molecular diagnostic solutions, advancing science to improve patient outcomes worldwide. For more than 50 years, we have combined scientific rigor with an entrepreneurial mindset, operating with a strong commitment to innovation, accountability, and results to deliver trusted diagnostic solutions.

As the Diagnostics Specialist, Diasorin continuously invests in research, technology, and people. Guided by our values of operational excellence, customer focus, and teamwork, we empower teams to think boldly, act decisively, and transform ideas into meaningful impact across one of the industry’s broadest specialty diagnostic portfolios.

When you join Diasorin, you are not just filling a role. You are helping build what comes next.

Why Join Diasorin

• Build What Matters
  Take ownership, challenge the status quo, and contribute directly to solutions that improve patient care worldwide.
• Innovate with Agility at a Global Scale
  Work in an entrepreneurial environment that enables speed, collaboration, and global impact.
• Grow in a People-Centered Culture
  Thrive in a culture that values accountability, inclusion, and continuous development.

Job Scope

The Process Excellence Specialist drives continuous improvement and digital transformation initiatives across end-to-end processes, acting on a broad range of industrial processes (not necessarily or strictly limited to the industrial/manufacturing area) to improve effectiveness and efficiency through the application of Operational/Process Excellence methodologies.

The role identifies and quantifies improvement opportunities, develops business cases, and tracks benefits realization to ensure sustainable results.

The Process Excellence Specialist also coordinates activities, projects, and cross-functional initiatives to enhance efficiency, foster innovation, and support the organization’s strategic transformation goals, balancing the interests of internal and external stakeholders.

The role combines process optimization with the identification of advanced digital solutions, including automation and Artificial Intelligence (AI), to enhance efficiency, compliance, and internal/external customer experience.

It supports the guidance of, and the transfer of ownership for, Structured Problem Solving within the organization.

The role uses and sponsors the most effective tools to translate high-level strategy into deployment actions with clear objectives and a clear RACI.

It ensures effective management of performance indicators.

It also supports governance management of the DiaSorin Industrial System.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Apply Lean / Operational Excellence tools (e.g., PDCA, A3, PPS, VSM, SMED, 5Why, Pareto, Standard Work) to eliminate waste and stabilize processes.
• Lead and/or facilitate Kaizen events and cross-functional workshops; ensure proper preparation, execution, documentation, and follow-up.
• Map current processes, collect and analyze data, identify root causes, and define countermeasures; standardize improvements and update SOPs/work instructions in collaboration with process owners.
• Design, deploy and maintain KPI governance and management (definitions, data sources, calculation rules, cadence, targets, visualization, and escalation routines).
• Manage Governance as the set of business rules that are defined and shared across the organization, enabling it to operate efficiently, responsibly, transparently and sustainably, with the aim of long term success and value creation.
• Develop performance dashboards and reports (e.g., Power BI/Excel) and support structured daily/weekly performance reviews with Operations leaders.
• Lead, support, and coach teams on Structured Problem Solving and problem-solving routines.
• Manage improvement projects and activities end-to-end (charter, planning, risks, stakeholders, milestones, deliverables) and provide regular updates to management.
• Manage benefits and ensure sustainability through controls, ownership assignment, and periodic verification.
• Collaborate with Engineering/IT on digital initiatives (e.g., data acquisition, workflow automation) that support process performance, compliance, and traceability.
• Define, monitor, and continuously improve the site KPI system and management, enabling data-driven decisions through dashboards and standard reporting.
• Support the creation, improvement, deployment, and governance of the DiaSorin Industrial System.

Education, Experience, and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering (Industrial, Mechanical, Biomedical) or other Technical/Scientific disciplines.
• 3+ years in Operational/Process Excellence, Continuous Improvement, Industrial Engineering or similar roles in structured environments; experience in regulated industries (e.g., IVD/medical devices/pharma) is a plus.
• Proven experience in managing diverse inputs to achieve specific targets
• Strong background in reviewing and analyzing performance plans and schedules
• Solid understanding of databases, including their functioning and effective management
• In-depth knowledge of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
• Expertise in process improvement methodologies (Lean Management, Operational Excellence)
• Indicators analysis and management (KAI, KPI, KMI)
• Project and risk management skills
• Ability to integrate indicators to support business plans
• IT proficiency and digital transformation expertise
• Familiarity with AI/ML concepts and their application in business processes
• Proficiency in Business Intelligence tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau) and data analytics
• Structured problem solving leading
• Ability to simplify complex concepts, clear communication and facilitation
• Highly motivated, well-organized and self-driven
• Strong prioritization and time management skills
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management
• Analytical mindset with problem-solving and data-driven approach
• Pragmatic and results-oriented mindset
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a dynamic environment
• Innovative thinking and creative problem solving mindset with a strong ability to to challenge the status quo and generate innovative solutions
• Strong analytical and structured thinking
• Ability to influence without authority stakeholder management
• Proficiency in written and spoken Italian and English

What we offer

• Classification under the Chemical-Pharmaceutical CCNL (Italian national collective bargaining agreement)
• Gross annual base salary from €36.621,44
• Variable compensation linked to the achievement of objectives

Actual pay is set on objective criteria: seniority, distinctive skills, scope of responsibility.

At Diasorin, we are committed to supporting the well-being of our employees every day — which is why we complement compensation with a comprehensive set of benefits:

• Free canteen
• Feel Good – Diasorin for You: a dedicated well-being program offering initiatives, services, and opportunities designed to support you every day
• A benefits package guaranteed by the Chemical-Pharmaceutical CCNL, including a supplementary pension fund and supplementary healthcare coverage
• Company welfare plan offering flexible benefits you can tailor to your needs

Diasorin is committed to building a workplace where people feel empowered to contribute ideas, take ownership, and grow their careers. We believe diverse perspectives strengthen innovation and help us deliver meaningful impact for patients and customers worldwide.

Diasorin is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

This posting and recruitment process are subject to applicable local laws and regulations in the country where the position is located. Additional employment disclosures, candidate rights, and employment conditions may apply based on local jurisdiction.

Individuals hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work and may be subject to a background check and drug screening where permitted by law. Diasorin is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities during the application process. If assistance is required, please contact [e-mail] .